Welcome to the 117th edition of the Dartmouth Natal Day Road Races. We are happy to be returning to our historic 2-mile and 6-mile course in 2023 after running a modified route in 2022.
About the Race:
The Dartmouth Natal Day Road Race was first held been held in 1907, making it one of the oldest races in North America. It consists of 2-mile and 6-mile events, run on a 2-mile course through historic downtown Dartmouth. The course starts and finishes in front of the 250-year old Christ Church on Ochterloney Street and is followed by a reception and awards presentation. Race start time is 8:15 AM for both the 2-mile and 6-mile events. Chip timing and race statistics are provided by Atlantic Chip Timing.
The event attracts many of the top elite runners from around the province, but it is organized as a family-oriented race with lots of multi-generational participants. In 2022 the event attracted more than 800 people. The Dartmouth Natal Day Road Races are priced to make the event as accessible as possible for participants.
Both the 6-mile and 2-mile races have been selected for the 2023 Run Nova Scotia Road Race Series. The 6-miler is also included in the 2023 Run Nova Scotia Performance Series and is expected to attract a competitive field of many of Nova Scotia's fastest runners.
The event attracts many of the top elite runners from around the province, but it is organized as a family-oriented race with lots of multi-generational participants. In 2022 the event attracted more than 800 people. The Dartmouth Natal Day Road Races are priced to make the event as accessible as possible for participants.
Both the 6-mile and 2-mile races have been selected for the 2023 Run Nova Scotia Road Race Series. The 6-miler is also included in the 2023 Run Nova Scotia Performance Series and is expected to attract a competitive field of many of Nova Scotia's fastest runners.
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Online Registration:
Our 2023 online race entry fee will be $25 for adults and $10 for youth age 17 & under (no t-shirt). There is an addition $3 discount for adult Run Nova Scotia members who register by August 5th, making the price only $22 for those participants.*
In-person registration will be available on Sunday during race kit pick-up, unless we have exceeded our 1,100 maximum. Adult in-person registration will be $30 (youth will remain at $10).
Adult entry includes a free t-shirt to the first 800 adults to register. The combined registration is limited to 1,100 participants due to course limitations.
The youth $10 entry does not include a t-shirt, but you may order one separately for $10 if registering on-line. Quantities are limited.
Online registration closes Saturday, August 5, at 11:00 PM. There will be no race-day registration.
* Note that Race Roster charges an administration fee for online registrations.
In-person registration will be available on Sunday during race kit pick-up, unless we have exceeded our 1,100 maximum. Adult in-person registration will be $30 (youth will remain at $10).
Adult entry includes a free t-shirt to the first 800 adults to register. The combined registration is limited to 1,100 participants due to course limitations.
The youth $10 entry does not include a t-shirt, but you may order one separately for $10 if registering on-line. Quantities are limited.
Online registration closes Saturday, August 5, at 11:00 PM. There will be no race-day registration.
* Note that Race Roster charges an administration fee for online registrations.
Race Kit Pick-up & Late Registration:
There will be no race day registration.
Race Kit Pick-up will take place at Christ Church Hall, 61 Dundas St. in Dartmouth on Sunday August 6 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM and on Race Day from 6:30 AM to 7:45 AM.
Late Registration will also be available on Sunday at Christ Church Hall, although participants are encouraged to register early. Sunday registration will be $30 for adults (still $10 for youth).
Race Kit Pick-up will take place at Christ Church Hall, 61 Dundas St. in Dartmouth on Sunday August 6 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM and on Race Day from 6:30 AM to 7:45 AM.
Late Registration will also be available on Sunday at Christ Church Hall, although participants are encouraged to register early. Sunday registration will be $30 for adults (still $10 for youth).
Water and Refreshments:
There will be a manned water stop on the course located at the one-mile mark of the race (6-mile racers will pass the water stop three times). There will also be bottled water at the finish line for race participants, provided by Natal Day sponsor, Aquafina.
There will be a post-race reception and awards ceremony with a variety of fresh fruit, drinks, baked goods and yogurt for registered participants and race volunteers.
Important Safety Information:
Much of the course is open to traffic but is well controlled by police and course marshals for your safety.
After 9:30 AM we may lose some police support and traffic will be heavier as the number of participants on the course declines. If it will take you more than 1 hour to complete the course, please keep to the side of the road and be cautious, particularly for the last mile along Portland St and Alderney Dr. The finish line will remain open until at least 9:45 AM.
The course is too crowded to accommodate runners with dogs. Please leave your four-legged friend at home.
After 9:30 AM we may lose some police support and traffic will be heavier as the number of participants on the course declines. If it will take you more than 1 hour to complete the course, please keep to the side of the road and be cautious, particularly for the last mile along Portland St and Alderney Dr. The finish line will remain open until at least 9:45 AM.
The course is too crowded to accommodate runners with dogs. Please leave your four-legged friend at home.
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