The Tour - Amherst
Thursday, July 17
After a tremendous start last year the Heartland Tour returns to the Town of Amherst on Thursday, July 17. Join us in our celebration of a more healthy active lifestyle.
We will gather at the Amherst Stadium where there is plenty of parking and access to washrooms.
It is friendly, fun and free!
Our walks, rides and runs have been carefully planned.
In addition we are planning for a number of physical activities for you to enjoy in the Stadium - please return here for the details.
At our opening Dr. Nick will share some words of wisdom from his years of experience as a practicing cardiologist - what is good for the heart tends to be good for everything else as well.
Events will be supported, we will have some prize draws and some snacks.
Last year we were able to claim Nova Scotia's Most Active County award with your support - and with your participation this year we are aiming for a repeat.
Location: Start & End Point - Amherst Stadium (185 Church St, Amherst)
8:00 – 9:00am – All event participants. Check-in/registration and jersey & t-shirt pick-up.
9:00 – 9:10am - Opening with Dr. Nick and the Heartland Tour Core Team - Some words of wisdom from Dr. Nick and a group photo.
9:00 am - 11:00 am - Tennis & Pickleball - Lions Park Tennis Court (40 Hickman Street)
9:10 – 9:20am – Warm up stretching
9:20am – All participants start their designated activities
54 km Road Ride - MAP
22 km Road Ride - MAP
8.4 km Road Ride - MAP
5 km Run - for novice runners
10 km Run - for more advanced runners
3 km walk
5 km walk
Line Dancing
Seniors' Chair Yoga
Youth Swimming
Youth Soccer
Youth Baseball
Youth Park & Playground Play
East Coast Athletes - Dryland Power Hour
10:30 – 12:00pm - Free refreshments, music and social at the Amherst Stadium