Run Like HECS
- Date Sat 6th June 2026
- Location Halifax, NS
- Price $13.07 - $40.06
- Races 3 races
- Distances Ultra, 1km, 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exciting Run Like HECS event happening on Saturday, June 6, 2026, in the beautiful city of Halifax! This annual celebration, hosted by the Halifax Early Childhood School, aims to raise funds for the preschool while bringing together families, competitive runners, and individuals of all ages and abilities for a day of fun and fitness.
The event will kick off at Point Pleasant Park, where participants can choose from several race distances including a 5km adult run/walk starting at 9:00 am, a 400m children's dash at 9:40 am, and a 1km children's race at 10:00 am. Everyone is invited to join in the festivities, and after the races, enjoy a BYO picnic by the ocean at 11:00 am. With prizes for the top male and female finishers in the 5km race and exciting draw prizes for all participating children, there's something for everyone. Don't miss out on this fantastic community event—mark your calendars now!
The event will kick off at Point Pleasant Park, where participants can choose from several race distances including a 5km adult run/walk starting at 9:00 am, a 400m children's dash at 9:40 am, and a 1km children's race at 10:00 am. Everyone is invited to join in the festivities, and after the races, enjoy a BYO picnic by the ocean at 11:00 am. With prizes for the top male and female finishers in the 5km race and exciting draw prizes for all participating children, there's something for everyone. Don't miss out on this fantastic community event—mark your calendars now!
Organiser's Description
Run Like HECS 2026 is the fourth annual event for our non-profit preschool, Halifax Early Childhood School. Every year we raise funds to grow and maintain our special school, while hosting a running event for families, competitive runners, and people of all ages and abilities. Races: Saturday, June 6 at Point Pleasant Park (Lower parking lot, by Black Rock Beach). Rain or Shine!
9:00am-11:00am (individual event times TBD)
9:00am: Adult 5km run/walk begins
9:40am: 400m children's run/dash begins
10:00am: 1 km children's race begins
11:00am - BYO picnic by the ocean Prizes available for top male and female finishers of the 5km race, and all children participating will be entered to win a series of draw prizes. Bib Pick-up (for those who want to get their bib before race day) Friday, June 5, 2026, 4-6 pm, at the Running Room on Spring Garden Rd. in Halifax (5515 Spring Garden Rd., Ph: (902) 420-0774)
9:00am-11:00am (individual event times TBD)
9:00am: Adult 5km run/walk begins
9:40am: 400m children's run/dash begins
10:00am: 1 km children's race begins
11:00am - BYO picnic by the ocean Prizes available for top male and female finishers of the 5km race, and all children participating will be entered to win a series of draw prizes. Bib Pick-up (for those who want to get their bib before race day) Friday, June 5, 2026, 4-6 pm, at the Running Room on Spring Garden Rd. in Halifax (5515 Spring Garden Rd., Ph: (902) 420-0774)
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Location
Point Pleasant Park, Point Pleasant Drive, Halifax, NS, Canada
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