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CTV News
05-08-2025
- Sport
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MACPASS Miles attracts hundreds
Atlantic Watch 400 people laced-up to participate in the MACPASS Miles race over the weekend.
CTV News
05-08-2025
- Automotive
- CTV News
400 runners take part in MACPASS Miles race
Atlantic Watch The Macdonald Bridge was closed to vehicle traffic on Sunday as part of Halifax Harbour Bridges' MACPASS Miles race.
CTV News
03-08-2025
- General
- CTV News
400 runners cross Halifax's Macdonald Bridge during MACPASS Miles race
Runners are pictured crossing the Macdonald Bridge in Halifax as part of an annual run on Sunday. (Callum Smith / CTV Atlantic) The Macdonald Bridge was closed to vehicle traffic on Sunday as part of Halifax Harbour Bridges' MACPASS Miles race – a run that will need a new name next year. The race sold out all 400 available spots, with categories for youth, children, men and women. 'It's been growing every year,' said Steve Proctor, a spokesperson for HHB. 'We've grown it as a community event.' Corwin Trottier ran the race with his young daughter, pushing her stroller along, taking a sixth-place finish. 'I came here three years ago, before she was born. I did the race for the first time then, and I wanted to come back and give her the experience,' he told CTV News. It was also a family affair for Kim Legge, who ran in the women's category prior to her granddaughter's run. 'I love doing it with her,' she said. 'I loved it. How can you not? You get to run the bridge. It's quick. It's fun. There's so many people.' Daniel Lord was pleased with his first-place result in the men's category. 'It was so hard, my lungs are burning right now,' Lord said. 'I was happy to be under five minutes. I usually run the 800m, so the mile's a bit long for me.' Bridge Work Activities, performances, a walk and a chance to ask experts about bridge construction were included in Sunday's festivities. Runners were able to look at some of the rejected coins from the bridge toll booths that were removed in March. After recent tower work, there's a renewed 75-year lifespan for the Macdonald Bridge. Painting is ongoing, but that won't lead to any closures. The 55-year-old MacKay Bridge was only built to last 50 years though, meaning there is a big decision is on the horizon. 'We've got to decide whether to rehabilitate or to build a new bridge,' said Proctor, the Halifax Harbour Bridges spokesperson. 'That's a discussion that's happening. But while it's happening, we're maintaining the bridge and we'll continue to do so.' There will be two MacKay bridge closures coming up – one in August and then in September – for cable inspection. The MACPASS Miles race will need a new name next year as MACPASSES are a thing of the past. Halifax Harbour Bridges is looking for name suggestions. MacKay Bridge The MacKay Bridge in Halifax is pictured. (Callum Smith / CTV Atlantic) For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
CTV News
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Macdonald Bridge to close Sunday for race, Bridgewalk event
The Angus L. Macdonald Bridge will close for several hours this Sunday for two community events. Loading the player instance is taking more time than usual Loading the player instance is taking more time than usual The Angus L. Macdonald Bridge will close for several hours this Sunday for two community events. The MACPASS Miles race will start on the Halifax side of the bridge at 9 a.m. Halifax Harbour Bridges says this year marks the final MACPASS Miles event. After that, the name will be retired and a new event will launch next year. After the race, this year's Bridgewalk event will be held. People are invited to walk on the bridge, enjoy live entertainment and food and have the opportunity to meet with local community groups. Bridgewalk A Bridgewalk event is pictured on the Angus L. Macdonald Bridge. (Source: Facebook/Halifax Harbour Bridges) The free, family-friendly event kicks off at 2 p.m. and wraps up at 4 p.m. The bridge will be closed to vehicles from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday to accommodate both events. Pedestrians and cyclists are not affected by the closure. For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
