Louisbourg Race Through Time 2026

This page is kept as a past race archive for the Aug 15, 2026 edition in Louisbourg, NS. Use the links below to find upcoming races in the same area or distance category. You can also browse the 2026 race calendar.

Louisbourg Race Through Time 2026 is the 30th annual 8 Miler in Louisbourg, Nova Scotia. It’s an evening road race with a 5:30 PM start and a small-field feel in a coastal historic setting.

The race is organized by the Louisbourg Road Race Committee and uses chip timing. Runner logistics are straightforward: kit pick-up is on race day at United Church Hall on Upper Warren Street.

A post-race meal is part of the experience, and the event caps the field at 225 runners.

For runners comparing local road options, it fits alongside other road races in Louisbourg.

Race-day logistics are centered on Upper Warren Street in Louisbourg. Kit pick-up runs from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at United Church Hall, 3 Upper Warren Street.

The course must be completed by 7:15 PM, when the route closes.

• 8 Miler road race
• 30th annual edition
• 5:30 PM evening start
• Chip timed
• Field capped at 225 runners
• Race-day kit pick-up at United Church Hall
• Post-race meal included