The course set in the rural setting takes place on a secondary highway and except for the first two to three  miles takes place around Cape Sable Island in the shape of an 8. The route is basically flat, with some rolling hills and a gradual grade around the 19, 21 and 23 mile marks.  Aid stations of water and gatorade are approximately every 2 miles and the temperature is generally between 19 degrees and 23 degrees C or between 66 degrees and 76 degrees F. There is usually an offshore breeze for the majority of the course that is found to be refreshing. The Half Marathon starts the same time as the Marathon and follows the same route until you get to the end of the top of the 8 then you return to the causeway where both races finish.

Nova Scotia Marathon

Pre-Race Review/ Lineup

Course description and brief race information. The Nova Scotia Marathon is a runner-friendly course with a scenic twist, says race director Raymond Green.

Nova Scotia Marathon Route One To Enjoy

Human Interest Story

Virginian runner more than halfway to goal of completing 52 events in 52 weeks - all in less than 3 1/2 hours

The Nova Scotia Marathon in Barrington will be No. 29 for Dane Rauschenberg.

Marathoner Goes the Distance at Nova Scotia For Charity

Race celebrates 36th year

As of last Thursday, 73 runners were registered for the event, which is on par with last year. Information on the race is given.

Barrington Gearing Up for Nova Scotia Marathon

Dane Rauschenberg's goal for 2006 is 52 marathons in 52 weeks and all of them in less than three and a half hours.

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