Running Groups in Nova Scotia

The following is a listing of regular group runs that we are currently aware of. If you are aware of other group runs that are available anywhere in Nova Scotia, please collect the details and forward the information to info@runnovascotia.ca to help keep our list current and accurate.

HRM - Bedford

Bedford Running Room

When?		Wednesdays at 6:00 pm, Sundays at 8:30 am
Where?		Running Room, Sunnyside Mall, Bedford
Overview:		These runs are open to everyone.
Contact:		Running Room, 832-5240
E-mail:		bedford@runningroom.com
Web:		www.runningroom.com

HRM - Dartmouth

Fast Company Running Club

When?		Sundays at 9:00 am
Where?		Fairbanks Centre, Shubie Park
Overview:		Meet at Fairbanks for an hour-long run (or whatever’s on your schedule). Meet back at the Fairbanks for refreshments. Runs are open to everyone.
Contact:		Etienne Robichaud: 435-4214 (h), 427-3185 (w)
E-mail:		EtienneRobichaud@ns.sympatico.ca
Web:		www.FastCompanyRunningClub.ca

Heart and Sole Running Club

When?		Sundays at 9:00 am
Where?		Findlay Centre, 26 Elliot Street
Overview:		Leave at 9am for 5k, 10k, or 15k regular running routes. Meet back at the Findlay Centre afterward for water and coffee.
Contact:
E-mail:		heartandsolerunningclub@gmail.com
Web:		http://heartandsolerunningclub.blogspot.ca/

Salt Marsh Trail Running Club

When?	Wednesdays at 6:30 pm; Saturdays at 9:00 am
Where?	Wednesdays at Cole Harbour High; Saturdays at the Red Barn on Bissett Road
Overview:	We encourage all abilities to run with us.Wednesdays are generally a 1/2 hour to an hour at recreational pace, and Saturdays are usually 1/2 hour to 1 1/2 hours depending on abilities. There's always someone to run with!
Contact:	Rufus Sweet, (902)462-7395
E-mail:	rsweet40@hotmail.com
Web:	https://sites.google.com/site/saltmarshtrailrunningclub/

HRM - Halifax

Aerobics First

When?		Mondays at 6:00 pm
Where?		Aerobics First, 6166 Quinpool Road
Overview:		These runs are open to everyone. Meet at 6:00 and hit the road by 6:15 .
Contact:		Aerobics First, 423-1470
E-mail:		Mail@AerobicsFirst.com

DogRunnin

When?		Thursday 6:30PM (May 28th - November 26th) for Canicross Saturday 8:00AM (May 30th - November 28th) for Trail Running
Where?		Various Trails around HRM.
Overview:		Canicross: Our on leash club will cover distances of 5 - 10km on each run at different groomed trails around HRM each week. While not required, a running harness for your dog and a hands free leash or canicross system are strongly encouraged. Trail Running: A great way for both you and your dog to enhance your running routine and to ensure all your socks go from white to brown. Each week we'll tackle different wilderness (usually single track, ungroomed) trails around HRM putting 5 - 10km on our trail shoes. These runs will be off leash so it's important your dog has reliable recall and gets along well with others. Investment: $100.00. Or join both the DogRunnin Canicross and Trail Running clubs for an investment of $180.00.
Contact:		Sarah Warford
E-mail:		info@dogrunnin.com
Web:		http://dogrunnin.com/services/dogrunnin-run-clubs

Halifax Running Club

When?		Thursdays at 6:00 pm from The Tower at St. Mary's University, Tower Road Sundays at 8:30 am from the Halifax Curling Club, South Bland Street
Where?		Halifax Curling Club, 948 South Bland Street, Halifax
Overview:		Routes and distances depend on what your training goals are. $2 coffee & bagel social after each Sunday run.
Web:		www.HalifaxRunningClub.com

Halifax Running Room

When?		Wednesdays at 6:00pm ; Sundays at 8:30am
Where?		Running Room, 5514 Spring Garden Road, Halifax
Overview:		These runs are open to everyone.
Contact:		Running Room, 420-0774
E-mail:		Halifax@RunningRoom.com
Web:		www.RunningRoom.com

Halifax Trail Runners

When?		Wednesdays at 6:30 pm at the trail head.
Where?		Changes weekly. Visit website for locations.
Overview:		These runs are open to everyone and take place somewhere in HRM!
Contact:		Rob Chambers
E-mail:		rob@halifaxtrailrunners.com
Web:		www.halifaxtrailrunners.com

North End Runners

When?		Wednesdays at 6:00pm
Where?		Meet at North Brewing Co at North and Agricola Streets in Halifax’s North End.
Overview:		Run 6K with us every Wednesday, rain or shine. All newcomers and paces welcome. Free, local, and good looking since 2013.
Contact:
E-mail:		runthenorth@gmail.com
Web:		http://www.northendrunners.com/

Lakeshore Runners

When?		Saturdays at 8:30 am Tuesdays at 6:30 pm
Where?		Sackville Sports Stadium. 409 Glendale Drive, Lower Sackville
Overview:		We run from the Sackville Sports Stadium. Saturdays at 8:30 am and Tuesdays at 6:30 pm.
Contact:		Denise Camp-Saulnier and Neil Saulnier
E-mail:		lsrunners@live.ca
Web:		"Lakeshore Runners" group on Facebook.

Timberlea Tundra Pounders

When?		Tuesdays at 6:30pm Thursdays at 6:30pm
Where?		BLT Elementary School, Timberlea
Overview:		Interested runners are welcome to join our Facebook group...Timberlea Tundra Pounders..to keep up to date on possible runs. There are no fees involved and we welcome all levels of running ability.
Contact:		Courtney Osbourne
E-mail:
Web:		"Timberlea Tundra Pounders" group on Facebook.

Fitness542

When?		Tuesdays at 6:00pm Thursdays at 6:00pm Saturdays at 8:30am
Where?		Souls In Motion, Burnside
Overview:		We generally run 5k or 8k during the week and include hill repeats and some speed work. There is also a long run on Saturday mornings with various distances from 5k to 15k and beyond. These runs are open to everyone. Washrooms and water on site.
Contact:		Karen Murphy
E-mail:		karenm066@yahoo.ca
Web:		www.fitness542.com (also on Facebook)

Amherst

The Amherst Striders Running Club

When?		Wednesdays at 6:00 pm, Saturdays at 8:00 am
Where?		Tim Hortons on Victoria St, Amherst
Overview:		Runs are open to everyone and no one gets left behind.
Contact:		Ken MacKenzie: (902) 661-3074
E-mail:		mackenziefam@eastlink.ca

Bridgewater

When?		10:00 am on Saturdays
Where?		YMCA on High Street , attached to the Nova Scotia Community College, Bridgewater
Overview:		In conjunction with the Lunenburg County YMCA has a group run 10:00 am on Saturdays from the Bridgewater at YMCA on High Street, attached to the Nova Scotia Community College. Gather in the YMCA boardroom for the start. Open to all runners. Usually an hour run at a recreational pace.
Contact:		Steve Saunders: (902) 624-9361
E-mail:		Striders@GetALive.com
Web:		Striders.GetALive.com

Lunenburg

When?		Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 6:15 am, and Saturday at 8:30 am
Where?		Sawpit Road, Lunenburg
Overview:		The weekday runs are short, 4.7 km, as most runners must be at work early. The Saturday run can be anywhere from 8 to 20 km depending on what everyone is training for. All ability levels are welcome, BUT WE ARE A WOMEN ONLY RUNNING CLUB and there is a gonad check before every run. There are 3 to 8 runners at each run depending on everyone's schedule. The pace varies according to ability. Our objective is to get the group out for some exercise, and a chat, and not to run anyone into the ground. But, anyone who doesn't show gets talked about.
Contact:		Glenna Jenkins: 634-9572
E-mail:		Jenkins.Lunenburg@ns.sympatico.ca

The Bluenose Striders

When?		Thursday evening starting at 5:30 pm
Where?		Tim Horton's on Highway 3 in Lunenburg
Overview:		Open to all runners. Usually an hour run at a recreational pace.
Contact:		Steve Saunders: (902) 624-9361
E-mail:		Striders@GetALive.com
Web:		Striders.GetALive.com

Pictou County

New Glasgow YMCA

When?		Saturdays at 7:00 am and Sundays at 8:00 am
Where?		New Glasgow YMCA, South Frederick Street
Overview:		Open to all runners. The Saturday runs are the better choice for recreational runners.
Contact:		New Glasgow YMCA: 752-0202

St. Margaret's Bay Running Club

When?		Saturdays at 8:30 am
Where?		St. Margaret's Centre, 12 Westwood Blvd. , Upper Tanatallon (off Hammonds Plains Road or Exit 5 from the 103)
Overview:		Join the club to take advantage of seminars and training programs put on by FitPro.
Contact:		FitPro: 826-1538
Web:		PDF

Truro

Hubtown Running Club

When?		Saturdays at 8:30 am
Where?		St. Margaret's Centre, 12 Westwood Blvd. , Upper Tanatallon (off Hammonds Plains Road or Exit 5 from the 103)
Overview:		Join the club to take advantage of seminars and training programs put on by FitPro.
Contact:		FitPro: 826-1538
Web:		PDF

Yarmouth

Yarmouth YMCA

When?		Weekdays at 12:00 noon
Where?		Yarmouth YMCA on Main Street
Overview:		The runs begin and end at the YMCA
Contact:		Cindy Nickerson, Program Director: 742-718

Runner's Attic

When?		Saturdays at 9:00 am
Where?		Runner's Attic, 346 Main Street, Yarmouth
Overview:		This run is open to everyone, but the focus is getting beginners out the door! Staff will also provide printed running routes to visitors who need them.
Contact:		Phil Grant: 742-9812
E-mail:		runnersattic@eastlink.ca