Run Like HECS

Run Like HECS 5km run/walk (timed) and a 200m children’s run. Fundraiser for Halifax Early Childhood School (HECS).

June 6th is around the corner! That means it’s nearly time to RUN! (Or walk, all abilities welcome) Register for the rac...
05/28/2026

June 6th is around the corner! That means it’s nearly time to RUN! (Or walk, all abilities welcome)

Register for the race by following the link in our bio!

A 5k race followed by a 1k and 400m dash.

June 6th is a family fun race day! Register for a 5k to train your best time, register your kiddos for a 1k or a 400m da...
04/30/2026

June 6th is a family fun race day!

Register for a 5k to train your best time, register your kiddos for a 1k or a 400m dash!

Or just pop down to point pleasant for a community event and help cheer on the runners!

Register at the link in our bio

04/26/2026

June 6th is race day!

Register & join us for our fundraiser!

Link in bio - 9am start! All running/walking levels welcome

Registration is now open for the annual RUN FOR HECS! https://raceroster.com/events/2026/116518/run-like-hecs 🌟 This is ...
04/20/2026

Registration is now open for the annual RUN FOR HECS!

https://raceroster.com/events/2026/116518/run-like-hecs 🌟

This is our 4th year running this event. We raise funds to grow and maintain our school, while hosting a running event for families, competitive runners and people of all ages and abilities.

Prizes for top 3 finishers of the 5k and medals for the children participating and a draw for fun prizes from local shops.

⭐️ Cookie medals make our unique event! 🏃‍♀️🍪A lot of hard work and love went into making these beautiful cookies. A hug...
06/09/2025

⭐️ Cookie medals make our unique event! 🏃‍♀️🍪

A lot of hard work and love went into making these beautiful cookies. A huge thank you to our volunteer for creating these gorgeous medals!


🎉🏃‍♀️𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐄 𝐈𝐒 𝐅𝐋𝐀𝐆𝐆𝐄𝐃 & 𝐖𝐄’𝐑𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐘 𝐓𝐎 𝐑𝐔𝐍! 🏃‍♂️🎉We’re all set for tomorrow’s 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐑𝐃 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐮𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐇𝐄𝐂𝐒 event at 𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭...
06/06/2025

🎉🏃‍♀️𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐄 𝐈𝐒 𝐅𝐋𝐀𝐆𝐆𝐄𝐃 & 𝐖𝐄’𝐑𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐘 𝐓𝐎 𝐑𝐔𝐍! 🏃‍♂️🎉

We’re all set for tomorrow’s 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐑𝐃 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐮𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐇𝐄𝐂𝐒 event at 𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤! 🌳💛

📅 Saturday, 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟕
📍 Point Pleasant Park

⏰ Event Schedule:
• 🏃 5K Run/Walk (timed) – 9:00 AM
• 👶 400m Kids Dash – 10:00 AM
• 🏃‍♀️ 1K Family Run – 10:30 AM
• 🧺 BYO Picnic
@ Black Rock Beach – 11:00 AM

Bring your energy, your smiles, and your whole crew—kids, adults, neighbours, and friends are all welcome! Let’s make it another unforgettable FUNdraiser for our amazing preschool 💛

👉 Register now: [link in bio]
📲 Follow along for updates!


🎉 A huge THANK YOU to 𝐖𝐨𝐨𝐳𝐥𝐞𝐬 for their generous donation of these wonderful children’s books for our 𝐑𝐮𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐇𝐄𝐂𝐒 kids...
06/01/2025

🎉 A huge THANK YOU to 𝐖𝐨𝐨𝐳𝐥𝐞𝐬 for their generous donation of these wonderful children’s books for our 𝐑𝐮𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐇𝐄𝐂𝐒 kids race prizes! 🏃‍♂️📚

Our little runners will be thrilled to receive titles like:

📘 𝘔𝘺 𝘏𝘢𝘪𝘳 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘴 𝘓𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘙𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳
🦈 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘙𝘢𝘺𝘴 (𝘚𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘳 𝘉𝘰𝘰𝘬)
🚗 𝘐𝘧 𝘐 𝘉𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘵 𝘢 𝘊𝘢𝘳
✈️ 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘏𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘰𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 (𝘓𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘴)
🌊 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘰𝘭 𝘉𝘦𝘢𝘯 𝘔𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘴 𝘢 𝘚𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘩
🐾 𝘞𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘴?

Your support helps make events like this extra special. Thank you for inspiring a love of reading and adventure in our young participants! 💙


🏃‍♂️🎉 WE ARE BACK! 🎉🏃‍♀️Join us at 𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤 on 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐚𝐭 𝟗:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌 for the 𝐑𝐮𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐜𝐬 fun run!Whether ...
06/01/2025

🏃‍♂️🎉 WE ARE BACK! 🎉🏃‍♀️
Join us at 𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤 on 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐚𝐭 𝟗:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌 for the 𝐑𝐮𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐜𝐬 fun run!
Whether you’re racing the 𝟓𝐊𝐌, cheering on the little ones in the 𝟏𝐊𝐌 & 𝟒𝟎𝟎𝐌 𝐝𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐬, or just there for the smiles — it’s a day for the whole family!

🎟️ Adults: $35 | Youth: $10
💛 Medals, memories, and loads of fun await!


🏃‍♀️🎉 Get ready for the 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐮𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐇𝐄𝐂𝐒 fundraiser for Halifax Early Childhood School!🌟 Kids of all ages and ab...
05/30/2025

🏃‍♀️🎉 Get ready for the 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐮𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐇𝐄𝐂𝐒 fundraiser for Halifax Early Childhood School!

🌟 Kids of all ages and abilities can join the 𝟒𝟎𝟎𝐦 𝐝𝐚𝐬𝐡 — perfect for little legs and big smiles!
🏅 Got some extra energy? Try the 𝟏𝐤𝐦 𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 for a fun challenge!

🍪 Every child gets a 𝘤𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘪𝘦 𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘢𝘭 for participating — because every runner deserves a sweet reward!

📅 Don’t miss out on this joyful event — fun, fitness, and community all in one!


The Halifax Early Childhood School is hosting a fun run fundraiser on Saturday, June 7 at 9-11 am at Point Pleasant Park...
05/29/2025

The Halifax Early Childhood School is hosting a fun run fundraiser on Saturday, June 7 at 9-11 am at Point Pleasant Park (lower parking lot, across from Black Rock Beach). There is a 5 km (timed) race, a 1 km race and a 400 m dash for children. Everyone and all abilities welcome to register. The event is sponsored by the Running Room of Halifax. You can register at: https://raceroster.com/events/2025/104593/run-like-hecs
We would love to see you there!

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Cabot Trail Relay Race
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Halifax, NS

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