HALIFAX, May 20, 2018 /CNW/ - Nearly 11,000 participants
lined up at the start line of the 15th annual Scotiabank
Blue Nose Marathon this weekend.
Taking place over three days, participants had the opportunity
to choose between seven unique races: Doctors Nova Scotia Youth
Run, Lifemark 5KM, GoodLife FITNESS 10KM, BOYNECLARKE LLP 15KM,
Blue Nose Half Marathon, Killam Marathon Team Relay and Scotiabank
Full Marathon. With the help of more than 1,500 volunteers, the
event was an incredible success.
To date, 1,300 of those participants have collectively raised
more than $500,000 for 65 local
charities through the Scotiabank Charity Challenge. This number is
expected to continue to grow as fundraising is open 30 days after
the event.
"Thanks to the commitment of Scotiabank Charity Challenge
participants and the generosity and support of the people of
Halifax, year-after-year important
dollars are raised in support of local charities as part of the
Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon," said Jim
Rogers, District Vice President, Halifax at Scotiabank. "Our goal has always
been to help create a better life for people in the communities we
serve. The Scotiabank Charity Challenge provides runners with a
tool to fundraise for causes that are important to them, and make
each race that much more meaningful."
The Scotiabank Charity Challenge is a turnkey fundraising
program that provides a simple way for runners to support the
charity of their choice and make a significant impact locally.
Participating charities keep 100 per cent of the proceeds raised,
as Scotiabank pays for all transaction and credit card fees.
Donations to all participating charities will be accepted until
June 18, 2018 at 5 p.m.
Known for its inclusivity, the Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon
welcomes all ages, abilities and fitness levels to the start line
each year. This year's Doctors Nova Scotia Youth Run welcomed more
than 3,100 young people to the start line, with participants
ranging from just a few weeks old up to 16 years of age.
"Thanks to the support of the community, the fifteenth annual
Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon was an incredible success," said
Rod McCulloch, Chair of the Board of
Directors, Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon. "The city of Halifax truly does rally behind this event and
every participant, fundraiser, sponsor, volunteer and spectator
should be proud of what they accomplished this weekend."
Overall, the 15th annual Scotiabank Blue Nose
Marathon welcomed 10,865 participants to the event.
Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon Results
Scotiabank Full
Marathon
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MALE
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1. David MacLennan of
Scotsburn,NS;
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2:50:10
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2. Bryan Hipson of
Yarmouth, NS;
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2:53:56
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3. Christian Hart of
Dartmouth, NS;
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2:59:34
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FEMALE
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1. Sarah Latonas of
Calgary, AB;
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3:22:21
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2. Leanne Vessey of
Charlottetown, PEI;
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3:26:35
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3. Dana Mason of Cole
Harbour, NS;
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3:29:14
|
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Blue Nose
Half-Marathon
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Male
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1. Johana
Kariankei of Iten, Kenya;
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1:12:18
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2. Brandon
Higginbotham of Winsloe, PEI;
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1:17:32
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3. Lee McCarron
of Halifax, NS;
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1:17:49.4
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Female
|
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1. Paula James
of Windsor, NS;
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1:26:48
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2. Denita
Hammond of Halifax, NS;
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1:34:36
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3. Andrea Whynot
of Conquerall Bank, NS;
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1:34:56
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BOYNECLARKE LLP
15KM
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Male
|
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1. Matthias
Mueller of Middle Sackville, NS;
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55:38
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[New course
record]
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2. Drew Moore of
Halifax, NS;
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59:52
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3. Colin Miller
of Dartmouth, NS;
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1:00:07
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Female
|
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1. Stacy
Chesnutt of Dartmouth, NS;
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1:07:09
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[New course
record]
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2. Tanya
Corbin-Riley of Halifax, NS;
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1:07:22
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3. Morgan Hawkes
of Halifax, NS;
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1:07:32
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Goodlife FITNESS
10KM
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Male
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|
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1. Chris Gray of
Halifax, NS;
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36:39
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2. Brad Piggott
of Dartmouth, NS;
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37:29
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3. Michael
Peterson of Charlottetown, PEI;
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37:35
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Female
|
|
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1. Ashley Ryer
of Halifax, NS;
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37:47
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2. Jessica
Belliveau of Quispamsis, NB;
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39:12
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3. Jessie Lilly
of Wolfville, NS;
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41:50
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Lifemark
5KM
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Male
|
|
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1. Michael
Bergeron of Halifax, NS;
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17:02
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2. Stephane Piccinin
of Halifax, NS;
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17:09
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3. Daniel
Maguire of Halifax, NS;
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17:38
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Female
|
|
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1. Abby Lewis of
Beaverbank, NS;
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18:46
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2. Madalyn
Higgins of Middle Musquodoboit, NS;
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19:12
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3. Iris Gamble
of Shad Bay, PEI;
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19:40
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Wheelchair
division
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1. Ben Brown of
Cambridge, NS;
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14:06
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2. Dillon MacMillan
of Halifax, NS;
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17:44
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3. Andrew Seely of
Halifax, NS;
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23:50
|
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The Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon is a world-class sporting
event that brings together participants and volunteers from across
Canada and beyond for a race in
Halifax.
For a complete list of 2018 charities participating in the
Scotiabank Charity Challenge, please visit the
http://bluenosemarathon.com/charity-challenge/program/.
Scotiabank offers the Scotiabank Charity Challenge at six
sponsored marathon events across Canada including Montreal, Halifax, Ottawa, Calgary, Vancouver and Toronto.
For more highlights and complete race results, please visit:
www.sportstats.ca
Twitter and Instagram Hashtag: #bluenose2018 #runScotia
#InfinitePotential
About Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon
Known as 'the
people's marathon', the Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon welcomes all
ages, abilities and fitness levels to the start line. With the help
of more than 1,500 volunteers, the event hosts seven fitness events
(Lifemark 5KM, GoodLife FITNESS 10KM, BOYNECLARKE LLP 15KM, Blue
Nose Half Marathon, Scotiabank Full Marathon, Killam Marathon Team
Relay and the Doctors Nova Scotia Youth Run-2KM and 4KM), and the
largest Active Living Expo in Atlantic
Canada. Through the Scotiabank Charity Challenge, over 64
local charities raise more than half a million dollars annually.
The event takes place annually during the Victoria Day weekend
(May 18-20, 2018) in Halifax.
About Scotiabank
At Scotiabank, we aim to support
organizations that are committed to helping young people reach
their infinite potential. Young people are our future leaders and
Scotiabank's goal is to help ensure that they have the necessary
skills and resources they need to support their success. Together
with our employees, the Bank supports causes at a grassroots level.
Recognized as a leader for our charitable donations and
philanthropic activities, in 2017, Scotiabank contributed more than
$80 million to help our communities around the world.
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