2026 The Island Run

This page is kept as a past race archive for the Jul 4, 2026 edition in Cardigan, PE. Use the links below to find upcoming races in the same area or distance category. You can also browse the 2026 race calendar.

The Island Run takes place on Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Cardigan, PE, starting at the Cardigan & Area Baseball Complex. It brings runners, walkers, and bikers together for a community event with a scenic PEI setting. Set along Section 27 of the Confederation Trail between Cardigan and Montague, the route offers a beautiful trail experience with 12K and longer Island Walk distance options, plus a walk format. The event also includes lunch in Montague and supports Upper Room & PEI Food Banks.

The course follows Section 27 of the Confederation Trail between Cardigan and Montague, offering a scenic trail route with an out-and-back style experience centered on PEI’s trail network. It is designed as a non-chip-timed event focused on enjoying the landscape at your own pace.

• Scenic trail route on Section 27 of the Confederation Trail
• Start and finish in Cardigan, PE
• 12K plus longer Island Walk distance options
• Walk, run, and bike formats
• Community-focused event with a relaxed, non-chip-timed feel
• Lunch included in Montague
• Supports Upper Room & PEI Food Banks