The Not Since Moses race, held annually in Five Islands, Nova Scotia, offers a truly unparalleled running experience by taking participants onto the exposed ocean floor of the Bay of Fundy. Leveraging the world's highest tides, this unique event allows runners to traverse muddy, rocky, and often challenging terrain that is typically submerged under meters of water. Participants can choose from various race distances, including a 5K that runs out and back from Five Islands Lighthouse Park, a more demanding 10K starting from Soley Cove and finishing at the Lighthouse Park, and a fun Youth Run consisting of loops on a dedicated mud course. Due to the rapid return of the tides, race completion times are strictly enforced, making it not just a race against other runners, but also a thrilling race against the sea itself.
Race Date:
13 July, 2025
The 5KM race offers a unique out-and-back course, starting from Five Islands Lighthouse Park and venturing 2.5KM onto the exposed ocean floor before returning to the same finish line. This run/walk provides breathtaking oceanside scenery and takes participants through some of the notoriously muddy areas of the Minas Basin. It's suitable for most abilities and all ages, though youth under 12 must be accompanied by a registered adult. The race must be completed within 90 minutes due to tidal timing.
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The 5KM race offers a unique out-and-back course, starting from Five Islands Lighthouse Park and venturing 2.5KM onto the exposed ocean floor before returning to the same finish line. This run/walk provides breathtaking oceanside scenery and takes participants through some of the notoriously muddy areas of the Minas Basin. It's suitable for most abilities and all ages, though youth under 12 must be accompanied by a registered adult. The race must be completed within 90 minutes due to tidal timing.
The Not Since Moses 5KM is 5km long.
The Not Since Moses 5KM takes place in Five Islands, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Runna classifies the Not Since Moses 5KM elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
The 5KM race offers a unique out-and-back course, starting from Five Islands Lighthouse Park and venturing 2.5KM onto the exposed ocean floor before returning to the same finish line. This run/walk provides breathtaking oceanside scenery and takes participants through some of the notoriously muddy areas of the Minas Basin. It's suitable for most abilities and all ages, though youth under 12 must be accompanied by a registered adult. The race must be completed within 90 minutes due to tidal timing.
The Not Since Moses 5KM is 5km long.
The Not Since Moses 5KM takes place in Five Islands, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Runna classifies the Not Since Moses 5KM elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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