Map of the Race route
The “Highland 5-miler” race is a great opportunity for healthy competition with friends on a beautiful course that takes advantage of the scenic Antigonish Landing!
We thank all racers from the 161st Antigonish Highland Games! We look forward to seeing you next July!
A map of the route is provided below, with the green dot indicating the starting point, and the red dot indicating the finish line.
161st Antigonish Highland Games 5 Mile Road Race Results
Top Three Overall (Male)
1st – 204 Brett King (Hantsport, NS) 25:22
2nd – 116 Max MacIsaac (Charlottetown, PE) 25:37
3rd – 160 Joel Gallant (Wellington, PE) 25:47
Top Three Overall (Female)
1st – 262 Siona Chisholm (Antigonish, NS) 26:34
2nd – 156 Caroline Ash (Newmarket, ON) 28:33
3rd – 255 Eilen Benoit (Sweet Corn, NS) 28:33
Male Age Group 1-13 (Youth)
1st – 241 Ben Swinkels (Inverness, NS) 31:17
2nd – 113 Nye MacInnis (Antigonish, NS) 31:40
3rd – 40 Garrett King (Lakevale, NS) 32:58
Female Age Group 1-13 (Youth)
1st – 110 Eleanor Fraser (Ottawa, ON) 35:26
2nd – 168 Katie Wallace (Antigonish, NS) 36:15
3rd – 79 Ivy MacIsaac (West River, NS) 39:12
Male Age Group 14-18 (Junior)
1st – 199 Isaac Boudreau (New Glasgow, NS) 28:44
2nd – 201 Calder MacKenzie (Antigonish, NS) 29:45
3rd – 222 Jacob Young (Antigonish, NS) 30:32
Female Age Group 14-18 (Junior)
1st – 180 Sarah Wallace (Antigonish, NS) 31:43
2nd – 242 Sophie MacEachern (Antigonish, NS) 34:42
3rd – 130 Rachel Reid (Antigonish, NS) 35:40
Male Age Group 19-39 (Open)
1st – 204 Brett King (Hantsport, NS) 25:22
2nd – 116 Max MacIsaac (Charlottetown, PE) 25:37
3rd – 160 Joel Gallant (Wellington, PE) 25:47
Female Age Group 19-39 (Open)
1st – 262 Siona Chisholm (Antigonish, NS) 26:34
2nd – 156 Caroline Ash (Newmarket, ON) 28:33
3rd – 255 Eilen Benoit (Sweet Corn, NS) 28:33
Male Age Group 40-49 (Masters)
1st – 140 Ian J Doyle (Ben Eoin, NS) 27:17
2nd – 234 Justin Lalanne (Sydney, NS) 27:35
3rd – 268 Eric Gillis (Antigonish, NS) 29:47
Female Age Group 40-49 (Masters)
1st – 177 Lavinia Carreau (Truro, NS) 32:26
2nd – 16 Emma Billington (Calgary, AB) 34:34
3rd – 78 Jill MacIsaac (West River, NS) 39:56
Male Age Group 50-59 (Senior Masters)
1st – 161 Colin Edwards (Lunenburg, NS) 30:28
2nd – 196 John Van De Wiel (Antigonish, NS) 36:42
3rd – 203 Michael King (Hantsport, NS) 37:21
Female Age Group 50-59 (Senior Masters)
1st – 182 Beth Horne (Antigonish, NS) 36:51
2nd – 123 Corinne Sampson (Lower Sackville, NS) 39:36
3rd – 269 Kara Kilfoil (Antigonish, NS) 46:17
Male Age Group 60-99 (Grand Masters)
1st – 165 David MacLennan (Scotsburn, NS) 32:08
2nd – 131 Gerard Gillis (Antigonish, NS) 39:20
3rd – 122 Andy Pattison (Halifax, NS) 39:35
Female Age Group 60-99 (Grand Masters)
1st – 283 Pamela Erickson (Los Alamos, NM, US) 46:41
2nd – 96 Lori George (Halifax, NS) 50:48
3rd – 274 Molly Gillis (Antigonish, NS) 52:11
Trophies & Special Awards
Angus & Marie MacDonald Trophy (Open Male) – Brett King
Alex J. MacAdam Plaque (Open Female) – Siona Chisholm
Stu MacMillan Plaque (Junior Male) – Isaac Boudreau
Joe Earle Award (Junior Female) – Sarah Wallace
Leonard Thompson Memorial Trophy (Master Male) – Ian Doyle
Fonse MacIntyre Memorial Trophy (Master Female) – Lavinia Carreau
Cameron’s Jewelers Trophy (Senior Master Male) – Colin Edwards
The Cameron Cup (Senior Master Female) – Beth Horne
Brian MacLeod Memorial Trophy (Grand Master Male) – David MacLennan
Irene MacLeod Memorial Trophy (Grand Master Female) – Pamela Erickson
Fastest Kilted Runner – Conlan MacKenzie
Frank MacGibbon Trophy (Top Local Male, Antigonish/Pictou Counties) – Lee McCarron
The “PAHG” Award, Evelyn and Donald Gillis Trophy (Top Local Female, Antigonish) – Siona Chisholm
160th Antigonish Highland Games 5 Mile Road Race Results
Here is a full list: https://raceroster.com/…/antigonish-highland-games-5…
Open Male Angus & Marie MacDonald Trophy (19-39)
- Jacob Benoit, Sweets Corner, NS
- Bret King, Hantsport, NS
- Joel Gallant, PEI
Open Female Alex J. MacAdam Plaque. (19-39)
- Ali SandLuck, Thorburn, NS
- Eileen Benoit, Sweets Croner, NS
- Caden Lee, Antigonish
Youth Male (14 and Under)
- Ben Swinkels, Inverness,NS
- Garrett King, Lakevale, NS
- Neil MacDonald, Antigonish
Youth Female (14 & Under)
- Summer Kersten, West Bay Rd
- Anna Boyd, Charlettown
- Halle Blais, Troy, Michigan
Junior Male Stu MacMillian Plaque (15-18)
- Landyn Cook-Bithrey, Hamilton, ON
- Isaac Boudreau, New Glasgow
- Mark Walker, Antigonish
Junior Female Joe Earle Award (15-18)
- Reanne Jean, Antigonish
- Chloe MacEachern, Antigonish
- Sarah Wallace, Antigonish
Master Male (40 & Over) Leonard Thompson Memorial Trophy
- Aaron MacInnis, Lantz
- Eric Gillis, Antigonish
- Adam Teasdale, Calgary
Master Female (40 & Over) Fonse MacIntyre Memorial Trophy
- Sarah Waugh, Halifax
- Emma Billington, Calgary
- Lavinia Carreau, Truro
Senior Master Male (50 & Over) Cameron’s Jewelers Trophy
- Aaron MacDoanld, Lower South River, Antigonish
- John VanDeWeil, Antigonish
- Mike King, Hantsport
Senior Master Female (50 & Over) The Cameron Cup
- Linda MacDonald, Bedford
- Corrine Sampson, Lr Sackville
- Cathy Langille, Antigonish
Grand Master Male (60 & Over) Brian MacLeod Award
- Dave MacLennan, Scotsburn
- Gerard Gillis, Antigonish
- Paul MacLean, Arichat
Grand Master Female (60 & Over) Irene MacLeod Award
- Becky Lauch, Tatamagouche
- Linda Toerper, Antigonish
- Helen Shawn, Romsey
Fastest Kilted Runner: Ivan Lewis, Antigonish
Top Local Male Runner (Antigonish/Pictou Counties) Frank MacGibbon Trophy
Conlan MacKenzie, Antigonish
Top Local Female Runner (Antigonish) Evelyn and Donald Gillis Trophy
Brittany Benoit, Antigonish
159th Antigonish Highland Games 5 Mile Road Race Results
Full results here: https://raceroster.com/events/2024/88991/antigonish-highland-games-5-mile-road-racehttps://results.raceroster.com/v2/en-CA/results/twmuh7nsxcgem5s2/results?subEvent=
Open Male – Angus & Marie MacDonald – Joel Gallant
Open Female – Alex J. MacAdam Plaque – Siona Chisholm
Jr Male – Stu MacMillan Plaque – Conlan MacKenzie
Jr Female – Joe Earle Award – Poppy Moon
Master Male – Leonard Thompson Memorial Trophy – Eric Gillis
Master Female – Fonse MacIntyre Memorial Trophy – Emma Billington
Senior Master Male – Cameron’s Jeweler Cup – John Van De Wiel
Senior Master Female – Cameron’s Jeweler Trophy – Paula James
Grand Master Male – Brian MacLeod Plaque – Gary Ross
Grand Master Female – Irene MacLeod Plaque – Carol Dakai
Top Local Male – Frank MacGibbon Trophy – Eric Gillis
Top Local Female – Evelyn and Donald Gillis Trophy – Siona Chisholm
158th Antigonish Highland Games 5 Mile Road Race Results
Full results here: https://results.raceroster.com/v2/en-CA/results/twmuh7nsxcgem5s2/results?subEvent=
Top 3 Men Overall:
- 1st – Joel Gallant – Antigonish, NS
- 2nd – Griffin Gamble – Shad Bay, NS
- 3rd – Andrew Lupenette – Belleville, ON
Top 3 Female Overall:
- 1st – Allie Sandluck – Thornburn, NS
- 2nd – Mairin Canning – Antigonish, NS
- 3rd – Gina MacInnis – Antigonish, NS
Male Age Group: 1-14 years of age
- 1st – Mark Walker – Antigonish, NS
- 2nd – Foss Francis-Macdon – Antigonish, NS
- 3rd – Malcolm Burchill – Antigonish, NS
Female Age Group: 1-14 years of age
- 1st – Katie Wallace – Antigonish, NS
- 2nd – Olivia Cameron – Antigonish, NS
- 3rd – Ali Chisholm, Antigonish, NS
Male Age Group: 15-18 years of age
- 1st – Griffin Gamble – Shad Bay, NS
- 2nd – Andrew Lupenette – Belleville, ON
- 3rd – Matthew Lawton – Bedford, NS
Female Age Group: 15-18 years of age
- 1st – Eve Carreau – Truro, NS
- 2nd – Madesen Allen – Darthmouth, NS
- 3rd – Laci Boyd – Antigonish, NS
Male Age Group: 19-39 years of age
- 1st – Joel Gallant – Antigonish, NS
- 2nd – Matthew Ho – Halifax, NS
- 3rd – Ian MacIntyre – Halifax, NS
Female Age Group: 19-39 years of age
- 1st – Allie Sandluck – Thornburn, NS
- 2nd – Mairin Canning – Antigonish, NS
- 3rd – Gina MacInnis – Antigonish, NS
Male Age Group: 40-49 years of age
- 1st – Ian Holdway – Halifax, NS
- 2nd – Adam Teasdale – Calgary, AB
- 3rd – Matt Swinkels – Inverness, NS
Female Age Group: 40-49 years of age
- 1st – Lavinia Carreau – Truro, NS
- 2nd – Emma Billington – Calgary, AB
- 3rd – Patty Chisholm – Antigonish, NS
Male Age Group: 50-99 years of age
- 1st – David MacLennan – Scotsburn, NS
- 2nd – John Van De Wiel – Antigonish, NS
- 3rd – Gerard Gillis – Antigonish, NS
Female Age Group: 50-99 years of age
- 1st – Cathy Langille – Antigonish, NS
- 2nd – Corinne Sampson – Lower Sackville, NS
- 3rd – Marlene McVicar – Frederiction, NB
TOP Course Times
Open Male – Lee Wesselius – 24:06:00 (2022)
Open Female – Siona Chisholm 26:59 (2024)
Junior (14-18) Male – Mike Tate – 25:40:00 (2012)
Junior (14-18) Female – Siona Chisholm – 30:44:00 (2019)
Master (40-49) Male – Eric Gillis – 26:41:00 (2022)
Master (40-49) Female – Lavinia Carreau 32:54 (2023)
Senior Master (50+) Male – David MacLennan – 28:21:00 (2016)
Senior Master (50+) Female – Jeanie Cameron – 33:46:00 (2012)
Youth (1-13) Male – Paul MacLellan – 31:03:00 (2010)
Youth (1-13) Female – Sanne Verkoeijen – 30:41:00 (2018)
2022 Road Race Results
ANGUS & MARIE MACDONALD TROPHY – Lee Wesselius, River Glade NB (24:06 * Course Record*)
ALEX J. MACADAM PLAQUE – Catherine Thompson, Halifax (29:47)
YOUTH MALE (14 AND UNDER) – Francis MacDougall, Antigonish (35:43)
YOUTH FEMALE (14 AND UNDER) – Rachel Reid, Antigonish (40:54)
STU MACMILLIAN PLAQUE JUNIOR MALE (18 & UNDER) – Liam Walker, Antigonish (30:13)
JOE EARLE AWARD JUNIOR FEMALE – No Participates
LEONARD THOMPSON MEMORIAL TROPHY MASTER MALE (40 & OVER) – Eric Gillis, Antigonish (26:41)
FONSE MACINTYRE MEMORIAL TROPHY MASTER FEMALE (40 & OVER) – Karen Cook, Kihei, USA, (42:42)
CAMERON’S JEWELERS TROPHY SENIOR MASTER MALE (50 & OVER) – David MacLennan, Scotsburn, NS (31:21)
THE CAMERON CUP SENIOR MASTER FEMALE (50 & OVER) – Cathy Langille, Antigonish, NS (39:24)
FRANK MACGIBBON TROPHY Top Local Male Runner (Antigonish/Pictou Counties) – Eric Gillis, Antigonish
EVELYN AND DONALD GILLIS MEMORIAL TROPHY Top Local Female Runner (Antigonish) Rachael MacDougall,
ANTIGONISH FASTEST KILTED RUNNERS: Thomas Kyte, Antigonish
Gallery
2019 Road Race Winners
See Winners
Angus & Marie MacDonald Trophy
Matt MacNeil, Halifax, NS (25:28)
Alex J. MacAdam Plaque
Morgan Hawkes, Halifax, NS (32:35)
Youth Male (14 and Under)
Brody MacPherson, Antigonish, NS (31:35)
Youth Female (14 and Under)
Kate Morrow, Halifax (37:17)
Stu MacMillian Plaque Junior Male (18 & Under)
Jacob Benoit, Sweets Corner, NS (26:33)
Joe Earle Award Junior Female
Siona Chisholm, Antigonish, NS (30:48)
Leonard Thompson Memorial Trophy Master Male (40 & Over)
Greg MacInnis, Antigonish, NS (33:09)
Fonse MacIntyre Memorial Trophy Master Female (40 & Over)
Elizabeth Horne, Antigonish, NS (37:36)
Cameron’s Jewelers Trophy Senior Master Male (50 & Over)
David MacLennan, Scotsburn, NS (30:22)
The Cameron Cup Senior Master Female (50 & over)
Corinne Howard, Antigonish, NS (43:17)
Frank MacGibbon Trophy
Top Local Male Runner (Antigonish/Pictou Counties)
Eric Gillis, Antigonish
Evelyn and Donald Gillis Memorial Trophy
Top Local Female Runner (Antigonish)
Siona Chisholm, Antigonish,NS