Don't let winter get you down, grab your run crew and register for the 13th Long John Jaunt. This year we have a brand new look and sponsor! We are pleased to welcome The Simon Hotel and Trio Restaurant as our platinum sponsors.
This year we are awarding a prize for the best waterstop as voted by event participants. So if you and your crew feel like bundling up all your enthusiasm to cheer on participants please contact our Water Stop coordinator Allison MacDonald to get in on the fun! Allison can be reached at
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There are 5 event categories for 2026:
Peter Bauer Memorial 5km Pole Walk Parkinson's Society Fundraiser (poles are optional)
The Escape Outdoors 10km Run
The Lifemark 15km Run
The Simon Hotel 1/2 Marathon 11am Start
The Simon Hotel 1/2 Marathon 10am Start. ( The 10 am start is set for finishing times over 2:00:00)
Event Location: Boularderie School, 12065 Kempt Head Road, Boularderie East, NS B1X 1K4
Registration Fees:
The Peter Bauer 5km Memorial Walk $25
The Escape Outdoors 10km Run: Early bird $45 after February 2, 2026 $55
The Lifemark 15km Run: Early bird $55 after February 2, 2026 $65
The Simon Hotel 1/2 Marathon: Early bird $65 after February 2, 2026 $75
Important Times:
The school will be open at 9am Saturday February 21, 2026 for race kit pick up.
The 1/2 Marathon early start is 10am sharp.
The 5km walk, 10km run, 15km, and 1/2 Marathon will start Saturday February 21, 2026 at 11am sharp.
Nutrition and Lunch:
There will be 4 water stops and lunch will be provided to event participants by Trio Restaurant
Parking:
There is limited parking at the Boularderie School .
Parking is available along Calabash Road across the street from the school.
Storm date: February 22, 2026
We look forward to seeing you on event day!! Here is the registration link on Webscorer.com
https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=417714
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