Nine races. Three distances. Fast times. The Run Nova Scotia Performance Series, brought you you by Dr. Jeff Ratushny, offers competition and camaraderie for runners looking for a challenge.
The events included in the 2022 Performance Series include the following:
- 5K distance: Ulnooweg Summer Solstice Run, Annapolis Royal, Cape Breton Fiddlers Run
- 10K distance: Cobequid Trail Run, Sheila Poole 10km, Cape Breton Fiddlers Run
- 21.1K distance: Run Our Shore, Cobequid Trail Run, Nova Scotia Marathon
Compete in the 5K, 10K, and 21.1K distances. The runner, male, and female (19 years+), with the fastest combined time from races at each distance wins. To qualify, 2022 Run Nova Scotia members need to run at least one race at each distance (i.e., one of each eligible 5K, 10K and 21.1K of the above listed events. Prize money is on the line.
| Category | Place | Prize | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 1st | $750 | |
| 2nd | $500 | ||
| 3rd | $375 | ||
| 4th | $275 | ||
| 5th | $200 | ||
| 40-49 Masters | 1st | $200 | |
| 50-59 Senior Masters | 1st | $200 | |
| 60+ Golden Masters | 1st | $200 | |
| Youth Performance Series* | 1st | 2021 Run Nova Scotia membership & Gift Certificate | |
| Random draw** | NA | Complimentary entry into three Performance Series races of choice in 2021 |
**The Youth Performance Series category is intended for runners 18 years of age or younger. To compete in the Youth Performance Series, young runners must complete two of the three 5km races in the Youth Performance Series. The 5K events included in the 2022 Youth Performance Series include the following: Ulnooweg Summer Solstice Run, Annapolis Royal, Cape Breton Fiddlers Run. The Youth Performance Series winner is the runner with the fastest cumulative time across their two 5K races. The overall Youth Performance Series winner receives a complimentary Run Nova Scotia membership for the subsequent membership year and a gift certificate for a pair of sneakers from Aerobics First.
** To be eligible for the random draw, participants must have met the requirements of the performance series, but did not win prize money.
See where you rank. Push yourself to the limit. Set a new personal best. Get ready for the Run Nova Scotia Performance Series and Youth Performance Series!
You can find all of the races involved here: Run Nova Scotia Performance Series.
The fine print:
- The Performance Series is open to all current members of Run Nova Scotia. Prospective members will have a period of seven days after a race to join Run Nova Scotia and have their race result count towards the series. For example, to have a May 2nd race result count toward the member’s combined total time, the individual would need to be a confirmed member by May 9th.
- Prize money for open athletes is open to all ages. If an individual collects money from the open prize pool, they become ineligible to qualify for age group prizing. Age categories are based on the athlete age at year-end of the race season in question.
- If there is a tie in total combined time, the tie will be broken by head to head results in any races on the Performance Series that both racers finished. If this measure is insufficient to break the tie, the racer’s 10K time will be used.
- For purposes of the Performance Series, a time conversion factor will be used to convert Natal Day 6 Miler results to a 10K equivalent time.
- If a runner has not completed at least one 5K, one 10K (or equivalent), and one eligible half marathon from the Run Nova Scotia Performance Series, they are ineligible for prizing.
- Scoring is based on Gun Time results.
2019 Winners
2018 WINNERS
|
Division |
Athlete |
Total Time |
Division |
Athlete |
Total Time |
|
Open Male |
Matt McNeil |
1:59:58 |
Open Female |
Heather O’Donnell |
2:20:41 |
|
Gavin Hatheway |
2:03:47 |
Emily Hamilton |
2:21:33 |
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Matthias Mueller |
2:07:30 |
Paula James |
2:23:14 |
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|
Kyle Smith |
2:10:33 |
Rayleen Hill |
2:24:32 |
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Wade Were |
2:12:35 |
Maura Wieczorek |
2:28:57 |
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Masters Male |
Ian Holdway |
2:16:02 |
Masters Female |
Stacy Chesnutt |
2:36:26 |
|
Senior Masters Male |
Bryan Hipson |
2:13:18 |
Senior Masters Female |
Anita Howard |
2:54:19 |
|
Golden Masters Male |
Terry Morris |
2:50:12 |
Golden Masters Female |
Cindy O’Donnell |
2:48:57 |
|
Youth Male |
Jacob Benoit |
32:40 |
Youth Female |
Eileen Benoit |
39:50 |
2017 WINNERS
|
Division |
Athlete |
Total Time |
Division |
Athlete |
Total Time |
|
Open Male |
Matt McNeil |
1:59:22 |
Open Female |
Colleen Wilson |
2:19:30 |
|
Calvin Dewolfe |
1:59:52 |
Emily Hamilton |
2:21:20 |
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|
Greg Wieczorek |
2:03:18 |
Denise Robson |
2:23:18 |
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|
Matthias Mueller |
2:04:28 |
Rayleen Hill |
2:24:25 |
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|
Gavin Hatheway |
2:04:57 |
Paula James |
2:25:30 |
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|
Masters Male |
Jeff Ratushny |
2:20:34 |
Masters Female |
Stephanie Seaward |
2:39:35 |
|
50+ Male |
Wade Were |
2:11:09 |
50+ Female |
Karen Marlin |
3:01:11 |
|
Youth |
Matthew Ratushny |
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Katelyn Richards |
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|
Laurel Ratushny |
2016 WINNERS
|
Division |
Athlete |
Total Time |
Division |
Athlete |
Total Time |
|
Open Male |
Matt McNeil |
1:57:54 |
Open Female |
Denise Robson |
2:19:30 |
|
Graydon Snider |
2:00:11 |
Colleen Wilson |
2:19:44 |
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|
Matthew Ho |
2:01:08 |
Erin Poirier |
2:25:13 |
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Greg Wieczorek |
2:05:10 |
Emily Hamilton |
2:26:08 |
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|
Matthias Mueller |
2:07:51 |
Chloe Austin |
2:27:50 |
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|
Masters Male |
Wade Were |
2:12:06 |
Masters Female |
Rayleen Hill |
2:29:03 |
|
50+ Male |
Bryan Hipson |
2:12:31 |
50+ Female |
Jacqueline Fitzgerald |
2:49:50 |
2015 WINNERS
|
Division |
Athlete |
Total Time |
Division |
Athlete |
Total Time |
|
Open Male |
Graydon Snider |
1:56:36 |
Open Female |
Erin MacLean |
2:14:19 |
|
Matthias Mueller |
2:06:48 |
Denise Robson |
2:19:01 |
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|
Wade Were |
2:09:37 |
Emily Hamilton |
2:21:27 |
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|
Masters Male |
Bryan Hipson |
2:16:12 |
Masters Female |
Linda Macdonald |
2:28:52 |
|
50+ Male |
Ray Moorehead |
2:16:03 |
50+ Female |
Norma Houston |
2:47:46 |