Campobello Coastal Challenge 2025

This page is kept as a past race archive for the Aug 16, 2025 edition in Campobello Island, New Brunswick. Use the links below to find upcoming races in the same area or distance category. You can also browse the 2025 race calendar.

The Campobello Coastal Challenge is a scenic trail running event held on Campobello Island, New Brunswick. Organized by Roosevelt Campobello International Park, Herring Cove Provincial Park, and Dutch Viking Events, it offers races of 10 km, 25 km, and 50 km through diverse terrains including forest trails, rocky beaches, coastal cliffs, and bog boardwalks. Participants enjoy routes historically frequented by President Franklin Roosevelt while supporting local food banks through a portion of registration fees.

This event emphasizes environmental consciousness with a cup-less policy and offers amenities such as aid stations with hydration and nutrition, first aid, washrooms, and chip timing. Additional features include a free kids run, a pre-race lobster boil meal option, race swag, and prizes for top finishers.

• 50 km race starts Aug 16 at 8:00 AM, entry fee $67.11, trail race
• 25 km race starts Aug 16 at 9:00 AM, entry fee $56.31, trail race
• 10 km race starts Aug 16 at 10:00 AM, entry fee $45.51, trail race
• Kids run starts Aug 16 at 12:00 PM, free fun run
• Aid stations at 8.5 km, 15.5 km, and 22 km on 25 km route; 5 km on 10 km route
• No strollers allowed on race courses
• No green bib info available

• Race kit pickup on Fri, Aug 15, 6-8 PM at Herring Cove Campground and Sat, Aug 16 from 7 AM at Roosevelt Campobello International Park
• Cup-less event: bring your own hydration system
• Aid stations on course with water, Skratch hydration, and nutrition
• Washroom facilities and First Aid at start/finish
• No refunds or deferrals, online registration closes Aug 14 at noon
• Dogs and strollers prohibited on course
• Pre-race meal Friday evening with lobster boil and pasta (pre-registration required, $30)
• Free kids run on race day at noon with waiver required
• Chip timing, swag for participants, and prizes for top male/female finishers
• Optional pre-race meal with live music