Youth Running Series

10/08/2026

504 runners ran up, down, and all around the hills at TRAIL MAYHEM. Thank you to everyone who joined us! The results are now posted on our website: https://www.youthrunningseries.ca/results

School results are:
🥇 Bois Joli with 37 runners!
🥈 Springvale with 25 runners!
🥉 École Mer et Monde with 21 runners!

Don't be spooked! Our final race of the season is on October 31, and 183 runners are in the running to receive a 6-Star Finisher prize. More details will be posted soon, so start thinking about your costume! As always, you can find registration links and additional information on our website. If you have any questions about the results, please email us at [email protected].

10/05/2026

What a beautiful day in the valley at TRAIL MAYHEM! We were thrilled to have our favourite photographer on site to snap some great pics. Thank you, RALPH! As always, please credit Ralph on any photos you share: https://ralphsaulnier.smugmug.com/YRS/2026/Trail-Mayhem

09/28/2026

Hey y'all, it's fall, and Trail Mayhem is this Saturday at 11:00 AM. Bib pickup starts at 9:30 AM. Remember, single-race registration closes Wednesday, September 30 at 6:00 PM ($5 at bib pickup), and there's no same-day registration.
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Trail Mayhem is our fifth race of the season, and 200 full-series members are on track to earn their 6-star prize! Last year, 100 participants completed all six races, and we hope to see even more this year!
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We're looking for volunteers. If you can help, please let us know. The trail courses require several spotters to keep runners on course and safe. [email protected]
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Come for the run, stay for OnTree and Beavertails (in the ski lodge). OnTree is offering a $5 discount for climbers with their race bib!
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Visit our website for event information and a link to single-race registration: https://www.youthrunningseries.ca/2026-events

09/24/2026

It was a record-breaking night at GLOW ON THE O with 1,012 RUNNERS!!! A total of 997 official runners, along with several additional rogue runners, participated. Thank you to everyone who came! Please join us in giving GLOWING reviews to our fantastic volunteers, our sponsors who donated 1,200 water bottles, and our results guy, Jamie, for tallying the results so quickly!

The results are now posted on our website: https://www.youthrunningseries.ca/results

School results are:
🥇 Bois Joli with 84 runners!
🥈 LeMarchant St. Thomas with 57 runners!
🥉 St. Catherine's with 54 runners!

See y'all at Trail Mayhem on Saturday, October 3! More details will be posted soon. As always, you can find registration links and additional information on our website. If you have any questions about the results, please email us at [email protected].

09/18/2026

Hey GLOW runners, if you're staying until the end, please plan your route home accordingly. The MacDonald Bridge will close at 9:00 pm.

A few more overnight closures are coming up on the Macdonald Bridge this week. 🌉🚨

The bridge will be closed overnight to vehicle traffic from 9PM to 5AM on September 14th, 16th, and 18th.

The sidewalk and cycling lane will remain open during tonight’s closure. 🚲🚶🏽‍♂️

Please plan ahead and use the MacKay Bridge or another alternate route during the overnight closures.

Thanks for your continued patience as this work moves forward!

09/16/2026

Hey everyone! Just a friendly reminder that registration for the single-race option at GLOW closes tonight at 6:00 p.m. If you’re even a little bit interested, go ahead and sign up! You don't pay the $5 until you pick up your bib at the race. Remember, there’s NO same-day registration, so don’t miss out! 🌟 And don’t forget—only those with race bibs will get a FREE YRS water bottle! See you there!

Prices & DeadlinesRegular deadline: September 16th, 2026 6:00pm (Atlantic Time)Registration OpenedRegistration FeesPrice $5.00 per entryAll prices in CAD $ Payment MethodsOn-site Other Information Races start at 6:30 pm with registration opening at 5:00 pm More information: http://www.youthrunningse...

09/11/2026

We're back and we're glowing 🌟 because the Royal LePage Atlantic Glow On The O is happening on Friday, September 18, at the Emera Oval in Halifax! The U6 girls will kick things off at 6:30 p.m., and bib pickup will take place from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. 🌟 Be sure to wear your brightest glow gear and stay until the end for a chance to win prizes! 🌟

Exciting news! In celebration of our 30th anniversary, we're giving away FREE YRS water bottles at Glow On The O to all racers with a bib—don’t miss out while supplies last!

Full-Series registration is closed, but you can still register for a single race through Trackie until September 16 at 6:00 p.m. After you register through Trackie, pay $5 at bib pickup. There is NO same-day registration. 🌟

For registration links and more details about race day, visit our website: https://www.youthrunningseries.ca/2026-events

We can’t wait to see you shining under the lights next week! 🌟

06/24/2026

648 raced up and down and all around Gorsebrook! The results are now posted on our website: https://www.youthrunningseries.ca/results
School results are:
🥇 Bois Joli with 68 runners!
🥈 St. Catherine's with 33 runners!
🥉 LeMarchant St. Thomas with 30 runners!

If you have any questions about the results, please email us at [email protected]. As always, you can find links to registration and additional information on our website.

A special shout-out to Atlantic Chip Sport Timing for sponsoring our medals - the podium runners have been excited to receive one! Share a podium pic below!

06/20/2026

It was great having Wanderers members at our race today
As soccer fever sweeps across our country, let's kick off the summer by celebrating with one of our local teams! The Halifax Wanderers are excited to offer you a complimentary youth ticket to their World Cup Celebration Match (Wanderers vs Pacific FC) on Saturday, June 26 at 7 PM!
To claim your ticket, click the link below, add an adult ticket to your cart, enter the promo code Run!, click Validate, then add your complimentary youth ticket. Thank you, Halifax Wanderers!

06/20/2026

It was a beautiful day in Halifax ☀️ thank you to everyone who raced, cheered, and volunteered. The results will be posted next week. have a great, safe and active summer - see you at glow!