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NEWS & MEDIA2010 Street Closure Information The Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon returns again this year on the Victoria Day Holiday Weekend - Friday, May 21 to Sunday, May 23, 2010. Race weekend kicks off with the Doctors Nova Scotia Youth Run on Saturday, May 22, with all other 'adult' events taking place on Sunday, May 23. You're invited to take part in the celebrations - cheer on the runners, lend a hand as a volunteer, or lace up your sneakers and giv'er! Starting and finishing near the old Town Clock on Brunswick Street, the route will showcase Halifax and Dartmouth's beautiful landmarks, historic downtown streets, and scenic parks. Over 10,000 runners, walkers and volunteers will participate in race weekend events. As a result, some intermittent traffic delays in your neighbourhood are expected. Street closures will include: Saturday, May 22 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Brunswick Street, between Duke and Sackville Streets, both directions Sunday May 23 900 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Macdonald Bridge, both directions Sunday, May 23 5:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Brunswick Street, between Duke and Sackville Streets, both directions
Point Pleasant Park and Shubie Park will also be components of the race route on Sunday May 23, but will remain open to the public. With an event the size of the Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon there is always coverage from different outlets across the country and of course locally. This section of our website highlights the stories that other people have written about our event. It also contains our press releases and other information. Please contact media@bluenosemarathon.com for all media inquires and staff@bluenosemarathon.com for all other inquires and comments. 2009 Press Releases2009 Important Community Communiqués Click here to view important information for residents and businesses in the Maynard, Fuller Terrace and Isleville areas of central and north Halifax. This notice is also being sent via Canada Post to the homes and businesses in the affected areas. Click here to view a communiqué distributed to all places of worship affected by the race route on Sunday May 17. Click here to read the community notice sent to more than 20,000 households and businesses along the race route. Blue Nose Marathon changes race routes We're Back! 2008 Press ReleasesThousands Take to the Streets for Fifth Annual Blue Nose Marathon Doctors Nova Scotia Youth Run Jump-Starts Fifth Annual Blue Nose Marathon Blue Nose International Marathon Traffic Advisory Blue Nose Marathon Update - Time Is 'Running' Out Myles? Guide to Becoming a Super-Star Spectator Scotiabank Laces Up and Partners with Blue Nose International Marathon Scotiabank today strengthened its commitment to the Blue Nose International Marathon by unveiling the Scotiabank Full Marathon and Red Lace initiative, which will help raise funds for the YMCA Strong Kids Program. Street Closures - Approximate Timings DOCTORS NOVA SCOTIA LAUNCHES YOUTH RUN PARTICIPATION PRIZES Blue Nose International Marathon Sprints into Fifth Year Wearing wacky blue noses and giant clown shoes, 25 awkward sprinters competed today in a foot race to mark the start of training for the 5th annual Blue Nose International Marathon and race weekend. This year marks the 5th anniversary of the Blue Nose Marathon. It's become the premier marathon and race weekend celebration east of Ottawa and during the last four years we've covered a lot of ground. 2007 PRESS RELEASESBlue Nose International Marathon overruns Halifax Doctors Nova Scotia Youth Run kicks off Blue Nose Marathon Weekend Street Closures - Approximate Timings Blue Nose International Marathon Traffic Advisory Phoenix Youth Giv'er Derek Linders - 52 miles for 52 children Marathon Medical - A System within a System Eat Right and You will Reach your Training Goal! Call for Volunteers as the Blue Nose International Marathon Gears Up to Giv'er Oxford School Takes Up the Blue Nose Challenge And Celebrates Being Active NewsletterThe Blue Nose International Marathon newsletter provides its readers with updates, as well as nutrition and training tips to keep you motivated right up until race day. Click on the link to learn more. MORE » Brand Standards & LogoNeed a Blue Nose or sponsor logo? Click on the link! MORE » |
