2026 McNabs Half Marathon

The 2026 McNabs Half Marathon takes place on July 4, 2026 on McNabs Island, NS. This island trail race brings runners out for a Fort to Fort route with multiple distance options and a start beside McNab’s Beach. Expect a trail day with island scenery, stone walls, a lighthouse, and beach sections, plus 7K, half marathon, and marathon loop options. The event also includes shuttle support, on-course medical coverage, trail stewards, and a post-race social with food and prizes.

The course uses island loops starting from the visitor centre near McNab’s Beach, with the half marathon set as three loops. Runners can expect trail terrain with beachside and fort-to-fort scenery, supported by trail stewards and on-site medical coverage.

• Island trail race on McNabs Island
• Fort to Fort course setting
• 7K, half marathon, and marathon options
• Start area near McNab’s Beach visitor centre
• Shuttle support from Halifax and Dartmouth waterfronts
• On-site medical support and trail stewards
• Post-race social with BBQ, goodies, and prizes