This weekend’s race roundup

Fall racing season isn’t over yet, runners. In fact, now is the perfect time to jump into a race, enjoy the fall colours, and test yourself one last time before digging out your tights and transitioning to the slower winter months. And if you’re starting Boston training in a month or two, a short race this weekend is just the ticket to keep you sharp before you enjoy a few weeks of easy stuff. Here are a few options from our Race Guide (www.raceguide.ca) to get you started.

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Eastern Canada and Quebec

385e Demi-Marathon de l’Acadie, St-Isidore, N.B. Sunday, November 3 at 10:00 a.m. Half-marathon
Light up the Lake, Dartmouth, N.S. Saturday, November 2 at 6:30 p.m. 5K run/walk
Course d’Oka Road Race, Oka, Que. Sunday, November 3 at 8:15 a.m. 5K, 10K, half-marathon

Ontario

MEC Ottawa Road Race Two, Ottawa. Saturday, November 2 at 8:30 a.m. 5K, half-marathon
The Great Big Cookie Run, Ottawa. Saturday, November 2 at 10:00 a.m. 5K, kids run
The Trail to Ale Run, Calabogie, Ont. Saturday, November 2 at 11:00 a.m. Trails, beer
Road2Hope Hamilton Marathon, Hamilton. Saturday, November 2 and Sunday, November 3 at 8:00 a.m. 5K, 10K, half-marathon, full marathon
Angus Glen Fall Race Weekend, Unionville, Ont. Sunday, November 3 at 9:00 a.m. 10K, half-marathon

Western Canada

First Responders Half Marathon Calgary, Calgary. Sunday, November 3 at 9:00 a.m. 1K, 5K, 10K, half-marathon or relay
Boundary Bay Marathon, Delta, B.C. Sunday, November 3 at 8:30 a.m. 5K, 10K, half-marathon, full marathon
North Face Dirty Feet Tunnel Run, Penticton, B.C. Sunday, November 3 at 10:00 a.m. 20K individual or team relay (trail)
Live It Up 8K, Parksville, B.C. Sunday, November 3 at 11:00 a.m. 8K

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