The Ship Harbour Hustle 5K

We wouldn't be able to put on our run without Karen's key work behind the scenes and on race day!

The Town of Port Hawkesbury is pleased to announce that Karen MacKinnon has been selected as its Volunteer Representative for 2026. We extend our sincere congratulations and appreciation for her outstanding dedication and service to the community.

"Karen MacKinnon has dedicated countless hours of volunteer service to improving the quality of life in Port Hawkesbury and surrounding communities. For more than a decade, she has served on the board of the Leeside Society, contributing her time, leadership, and commitment to supporting local residents. Karen played a leading role in the development of the playground at Tamarac Education Centre, where she devoted significant effort to advocacy, fundraising, and project coordination to create a valuable community asset for local families. She currently serves as President of PHAST (Port Hawkesbury Antigonish Swim Team), where she works tirelessly to provide children and youth with a safe, supportive environment to learn and enjoy swimming. A cancer survivor herself, Karen has continued to give back by volunteering with the Canadian Cancer Society. She previously chaired the local Relay for Life and remains an active volunteer with the annual Terry Fox Run in Port Hawkesbury. In addition, she has contributed to community recreation through her previous service on the board of the Strait Area Curling Club. Karen approaches every volunteer role with enthusiasm, compassion, and a genuine desire to make her community stronger. Her leadership, dedication, and willingness to help others have had a lasting impact on countless individuals and organizations. She exemplifies the spirit of volunteerism and is highly deserving of recognition."

Ship Harbour Hustle 2026 is a wrap! Over $300 was raised for the Port Hawkesbury Food Bank Society

Thanks to everyone who came out, especially all the new runners and volunteers!

Thanks to the Port Hawkesbury RCMP for their course support this year.

Thanks to Maple Signs & Engraving for continuing to support our event with beautiful medals.

The revamped course was a hit and we're already thinking of new ideas to grow and improve for next year, the 5th anniversary of the event. Stay Tuned.

2026 Course Map:

Start/Finish at the Port Hawkesbury Community Park

Course remains the same as previous years with the exception of no trail section. Instead we'll continue onto Spruce St., down Pine Ridge Dr, then back onto MacQuarrie Drive to the Finish line.

Pylons, Arrow Signs, Chalk and Course Directors on site, plus 2 water stations as marked.

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We're back this Saturday, July 4th, starting and ending @ the Port Hawkesbury Community Park!

Prize draws, medals, water, and a timed run/walk. Cash prize for new Male or Female records set.

All proceeds support the Port Hawkesbury Food Bank Society! Festival of the Strait Town of Port Hawkesbury

We're back for another year, and this year we're proud to be supporting the Port Hawkesbury Food Bank Society

The course is the original all-road Festival of the Strait route, before the trail sections were added. If you ran it back in the day, you know what you're in for. If you haven't tried it yet, now's your chance.

Timed event, open to runners, walkers, and strollers. Registration on site.

Know someone who'd love this? Tag them or give this a share. Every person who shows up makes a difference.

Village Run Club - Walk, Jog, or Run!

Join us Saturday mornings at 9:00 AM, starting Saturday, April 11.

All ages and all paces are welcome!

Start & Finish: Village Fitness Center9992 Grenville St., St. Peter’s

Duration: 30–45 minutes

Bring a friend and get moving!