Nasty Nuttby Killer 5K 2026

Nasty Nuttby Killer 5K is a compact road race with a serious climb, set on Nuttby Mountain in rural Nova Scotia. The event is built around a hard uphill effort rather than a fast PR day, with the course rising toward the windmills at the top.

It sits within the broader Run Nova Scotia road race series and draws runners who want a short distance with a big challenge. For runners who like hilly efforts, it offers a straightforward test: one hard 5K, lots of climbing, and a summit finish feel.

For more local race options, see Races in NS or Road races.

Road course on Nuttby Mountain, with roughly 200 metres of climbing and no significant downhills. The route finishes near the windmills at the top, making this a sustained uphill effort from start to finish.

• Single 5K distance
• Saturday, September 12, 2026
• Nuttby, Nova Scotia location
• Road race with a steep climbing profile
• Approximately 200 metres of elevation gain
• Course heads up to the windmills on Nuttby Mountain
• Timed event with overall and age-class winners