This marathon is a standard length at 26.2 miles (42.2km). Since its inception, abbreviated runs are also available including a youth run (2k and 4k), 5k, 10k, 13.1-mile (21.1km) half marathon, and a team relay, each sponsored by different local sponsors.[1]
History
The marathon was first held in 2004.
In 2005, despite unexpected heavy rain and strong winds, officials were able to reroute the course to avoid dangerous areas, such as a bridge crossing and flooded areas, and started the race with only a one-hour delay.[2]
Set within the Halifax-Dartmouth city confines, the Blue Nose Marathon includes a path around Lake Banook and Lake Micmac, crossing Halifax's Macdonald Bridge, and a run through Point Pleasant Park on the south-end Halifax peninsula.[4] All seven events start and finish at the same points, with different courses to accommodate the seven distances.
Sponsors
Each race has its own sponsor each year, current sponsors include:[5]
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