We are excited to announce that the Dartmouth Natal Day Road Races is back for 2022. The course will be altered somewhat for this year to accommodate set up work taking place for the 2022 World Sprint Canoe Championships. We will return to our usual course in 2023.
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 the 2-mile event followed immediately by the 6-mile start. 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 2019 the event attracted more than 1,000 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 2020 Run Nova Scotia Road Race Series. The 6-miler is also included in the 2020 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 2019 the event attracted more than 1,000 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 2020 Run Nova Scotia Road Race Series. The 6-miler is also included in the 2020 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 2020 online race entry fee remains at the low price of only $20 for adults and $5 for youth age 17 & under (no t-shirt). Plus there is a $5 discount for Run Nova Scotia members (adult registrations) who register by August 1st, making the price only $15 for those participants.*
Adult entry includes a t-shirt to the first 900 adults to register. Unfortunately it is not possible to include a finisher's medal in addition to a t-shirt and still keep the race prices so low.
The youth $5 entry does not include a t-shirt, but you may order one separately for only $10.
Online registration closes Saturday, August 1, at 9:00 PM.
* Note that Race Roster charges an administration fee for online registrations.
Adult entry includes a t-shirt to the first 900 adults to register. Unfortunately it is not possible to include a finisher's medal in addition to a t-shirt and still keep the race prices so low.
The youth $5 entry does not include a t-shirt, but you may order one separately for only $10.
Online registration closes Saturday, August 1, at 9:00 PM.
* Note that Race Roster charges an administration fee for online registrations.
Race Kit Pick-up & Late Registration:
Race Kit Pick-up will take place at Christ Church Hall, 61 Dundas St. in Dartmouth on Sunday August 2 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM and on Monday August 3 from 6:30 AM to 8:00 AM.
Late Registration will also be available on Sunday and Monday at Christ Church Hall. Race day registration will close at 7:30 AM on Monday morning (or earlier if all bibs are sold out).
Sunday and Monday registration will be $25 for adults. The youth price will still be $5.
Late Registration will also be available on Sunday and Monday at Christ Church Hall. Race day registration will close at 7:30 AM on Monday morning (or earlier if all bibs are sold out).
Sunday and Monday registration will be $25 for adults. The youth price will still be $5.
Mail-in Registration:
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Mail in registration is available. A registration form can be downloaded and printed from the attached PDF file to the right.
Mail-in registrations and cheques should be sent to: Fast Company Running Club 54 Slayter St. Dartmouth NS, B3A 2A3 |
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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 our 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.
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