Loonie Loops 2026

Loonie Loops 2026 brings timed trail running back to Saint John, with 6-hour, 12-hour, and 24-hour options built around repeat laps on a private course near Ashburn Lake. The event takes place at the YMCA Glenn Carpenter Centre, giving runners a clear hub for a long day—or night—on the trails.

The format is simple: keep moving, manage your loops, and settle into the rhythm of the course. It’s a distinctive local endurance outing with a trail-first feel and a community focus that extends beyond race day.

For runners looking for more timed events, Timed Ultras races is a useful place to browse nearby options.

The course is a 3.1 km loop around Ashburn Lake on private land. Each lap includes about 90 metres of climbing and descending, with moderate technical trail sections.

Race headquarters and the start/finish are at the YMCA Glenn Carpenter Centre in Saint John. The venue is set up specifically for Loonie Loops participants.

• 3.1 km private-land trail loop around Ashburn Lake
• 6-hour, 12-hour, and 24-hour timed formats
• Start and finish at YMCA Glenn Carpenter Centre
• 90 metres of climbing and descending per lap
• Trail course with moderate technical sections
• A $10 donation from each entry supports the YMCA Strong Communities Fund