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
Join us for the vibrant Run Like HECS event on Saturday, June 6, 2026, held in the beautiful surroundings of Point Pleasant Park in Halifax. This exciting annual race, now in its fourth year, is a fantastic opportunity for families, competitive runners, and individuals of all ages and abilities to come together in support of the Halifax Early Childhood School.
Kick off the day at 9:00 AM with the adult 5km run/walk, followed by the 400m children's dash at 9:40 AM and the 1km children's race at 10:00 AM. Everyone is invited to celebrate their accomplishments with a BYO picnic by the ocean starting at 11:00 AM. Not only will participants have a chance to win prizes for the top three male and female finishers in the 5km race, but all children will also be entered into a draw for exciting prizes! Be sure to pick up your race bib early on Friday, June 5, from 4-6 PM at the Running Room on Spring Garden Rd. Rain or shine, this event promises to be a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit!
Kick off the day at 9:00 AM with the adult 5km run/walk, followed by the 400m children's dash at 9:40 AM and the 1km children's race at 10:00 AM. Everyone is invited to celebrate their accomplishments with a BYO picnic by the ocean starting at 11:00 AM. Not only will participants have a chance to win prizes for the top three male and female finishers in the 5km race, but all children will also be entered into a draw for exciting prizes! Be sure to pick up your race bib early on Friday, June 5, from 4-6 PM at the Running Room on Spring Garden Rd. Rain or shine, this event promises to be a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit!
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 3 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 3 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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Point Pleasant Park, Point Pleasant Drive, Halifax, NS, Canada
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