Fill Yer Boots
Fill Yer Boots with unique race experiences across Nova Scotia! The upcoming Blue Nose race calendar includes five exceptional events: the Night Owl 5KM (March 22, 2025), Emera Blue Nose Marathon (May 16-18, 2025), Not Since Moses (July 13, 2025), Beat Beethoven (September 26, 2025), and Valley Harvest Marathon (October 11-12, 2025). If you’re […]
Charity Info
Each year, Not Since Moses partners with local organizations that are making a positive impact in our community. Participants have the opportunity to support these important initiatives by adding a donation to their registration or donating on behalf of a participant. We are proud to celebrate the incredible landscape that makes the Not Since Moses […]
Local Attractions
Local Attractions In & Near Five Islands Looking to make the most out of your race weekend? Explore the stunning Five Islands community and surrounding areas! Check out some local attractions below or discover Central Nova Scotia HERE. That Dutchman’s Cheese Farm – Nova Scotia’s original artisan cheesemakers. Ship’s Company Theatre – Experience unique, high-quality theatre, music, and events for all. […]
Where to Eat
Where to Eat In & Near Five Islands IN FIVE ISLANDS Diane’s Restaurant Five Islands Market Granny’s Seafood Restaurant & Ice Cream Parlor ECONOMY(10 min East of Five Islands) Pat’s Boardwok PARRSBORO(15 min West of Five Islands) Harbour View Restaurant Glooscap Restaurant & Lounge GLENHOLME/MASSTOWN(45 min East of Five Islands) Greco Express Masstown Market […]
Travel Routes to Five Islands
From Halifax Approximate travel time is 2 hours and 15 minutes from downtown Halifax (without stops), or about 1 hour and 45 minutes from Halifax Stanfield International Airport, depending on traffic. Directions: Take Highway 102 North toward Truro. Just past Truro, keep left to merge onto Highway 104 West toward Amherst. Take Exit 12 (Highways […]
Bay of Fundy Tides
About the Bay of Fundy Tides As part of the Cliffs of Fundy UNESCO Global Geopark, this area is known for its landscapes of international significance and incredible tides! According to Guinness World Records, and other world-renowned sources, the Bay of Fundy has the highest tides on the planet: 16.8 meters (54.6 feet). It takes […]
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Youth Run
The Youth Run consists of 1-4 loops of a 250M mud course that begins and ends at Lighthouse Park, after the other races end. These runs are an absolute blast for kids: muddy, slippery, sloshy, and a hilariously great time suitable for all abilities and fitness levels. This is the part of the course that […]
10KM
The 10KM race starts at the same time as the 5KM but in a unique location—the east side of Economy Mountain in Soley Cove. This route will showcase some of the most breathtaking tidal landscapes while still encompassing the muddiest areas of the 5KM trail, as it ends at Five Islands Lighthouse Park, the same […]
5KM
Like the ocean tides, the 5KM race comes out and back—2.5KM out from the Five Islands Lighthouse Park, then 2.5KM back to the finish line. This run/walk offers breathtaking oceanside scenery and adventures through some of the muddiest areas of the Basin, so get ready for some fun! The 5KM is suitable for most abilities […]