Crowds flock to Macdonald Bridge for MACPASS Miles and Bridgewalk 2022 

The Macdonald Bridge was bustling with a different kind of activity on Sunday July 31, 2022 as thousands of people took to the traffic lanes for MACPASS Miles and Bridgewalk 2022  

MACPASS Miles 2022 

Hundreds of runners of all ages raced across the unique one-mile course, crossing the MACPASS Miles finish line for the first time since 2018.   

The shortest course on the official on the Run Nova Scotia Race Series, MACPASS Miles is a favourite launching point for wanna-be runners interested in getting started in the sport but unsure of how far they can really run. 

“It’s my first medal,” announced a proud three-year-old, joyfully showing off her medal to her brother just beyond the Dartmouth finish line. “Can we do that again?” 

For those with longer legs and more experience, MACPASS Miles is a sprint when compared to races like the Blue Nose Marathon, which also crosses the bridge. 

Halifax Road Hammers runners Hilary Rawding and Aaron Manning placed first in the mens’ and womens’ heats. Katherine Sneddon-Simons from YHZ Track took first place the girls’ race and Mathew Lawton with Chebucto Athletics took the top prize in the boys’ heat.   

Hilary Rawding, winner of the MACPASS Miles 2022 Women’s heat.

Kristen Snedden-Simons, winner of the MACPASS Miles 2022 girls’ heat.

Mathew Lawton, winner of the MACPASS Miles 2022 boys’ heat.

Aaron Manning, winner of the MACPASS Miles 2022 men’s heat.

A child racing in the 2022 MACPASS Miles event.

A child crosses the finish line during MACPASS Miles 2022.

Runners cross the Macdonald Bridge during MACPASS Miles 2022.

Runners cross the Macdonald Bridge during MACPASS Miles 2022.

A child receives a medal after finishing the 2022 MACPASS Miles race.

Bridgewalk 2022

The excitement carried on into the afternoon with attraction ranging from circus performers dazzling visitors at centre span to performances by the Chebucto Big Band and the John Alphonse marching band that got people dancing. 

The 2022 edition also featured some new activities including the Ask An Engineer station — where visitors learned fun facts and information about the bridges from our Halifax Harbour Bridges insiders – and our photo scavenger hunt which had people exploring and learning more about the Macdonald Bridge.   

“This is an important community initiative that puts the Macdonald Bridge at the centre of some people’s plans for the Natal Day weekend,” says HHB CEO Tony Wright. “Whether you’re are running or walking, it’s the one day a year you can share our spectacular view of Halifax without a car on your bumper.” 

Interstellar Circus Arts performs in the middle of the Macdonald Bridge. 

Halifax Harbour Bridges CEO Tony Wright welcomes visitors to the 2022 Bridgewalk. 

Halifax Mayor Mike Savage speaks at the opening of Bridgewalk 2022. 

Members of the John Alphonse band perform on the Macdonald Bridge. 

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HHB bridge engineers give bridge facts to a Bridgewalk 2022 visitor. 

People wander the Macdonald Bridge during Bridgewalk 2022.