Race to the Rescue

Race to the Rescue

Event Overview

• Hosted By: Strait Area Ground Search and Rescue in collaboration with Cape George Trail Association.
• Fundraiser For: Strait Area Ground Search and Rescue (SAGSAR)
• Date: September 26, 2026
• Start Time: 8:30 AM

Distance Options

• 10KM: North Shore Fire Hall to Cape George Lighthouse with 265 M elevation.
• 21KM: North Shore Fire Hall, looping back along the lowering Heritage and Goat trail, then ending at the Cape George Lighthouse with 720 M elevation.
• Bib Pick-ups:
  • Friday September 25, 2026: 5:00-7:00 PM at Coastal Chiropractic
  • Saturday September 26, 2026: 7:30-8:15 AM at North Shore Fire Hall

Race Day Schedule

• 8:30 AM: 10KM and 21KM Race Start
• Awards: Will be right after the 10KM and 21KM finish.

Course Information

• Aid Stations: Two for the 21KM, and one for the 10KM. The aid stations will have water and a first aid provider.
• Transport: Available from the finish line (Cape George Lighthouse) to the start (North Shore Fire Hall).
• Dogs: No dogs allowed during the race but welcome at the finish line!
• 10KM Route: Firehall Connector (North heading) ➜ Lighthouse trail
• 21KM Route: Firehall Connector (South heading) ➜ Goat trail (East heading) ➜ Heritage trail ➜ Bubbling springs trail ➜ Bubbling springs connector ➜ Goat trail ➜ Fire Hall Connector (North heading) ➜ Lighthouse trail

About SAGSAR

SAGSAR is a fully volunteer-run, non-profit organization committed to delivering the highest level of response when someone goes missing in a wilderness setting. We cover the largest geographic area of any SAR team in Nova Scotia. Our dedicated volunteers are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Guided by the SAR motto, "so others may live," every donation we receive directly supports our ability to mobilize, reach remote areas, and assist those in need.

Donation Options

Not interested in running the race but want to donate? We have other options! If you aren’t able to run but would still like to donate, you can utilize the peer-to-peer fundraising option within Race Roster registration and sponsor a runner, or head over to our website or on the left side of this page and click the ‘donate’ button!

Event Link

For more details, visit the event page: Race to the Rescue

A special thank you to the North Shore Volunteer Fire Department for letting us utilize their space!