La Course des Pinces / Claw Run - Shediac 2025

This page is kept as a past race archive for the Jul 6, 2025 edition in Shediac, 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.

La Course des Pinces, also known as the Claw Run, is the official race of the Shediac Lobster Festival held in Shediac, New Brunswick. The 2025 edition features both 5 km and 10 km race options, welcoming runners and walkers alike to enjoy the race and festival festivities.

Participants can expect a festive atmosphere with race kit pickup available on the morning of the race at the festival site. The event celebrates the vibrant coastal community of Shediac, offering a fun and unique running experience during the summer.

* Road race surfaces * Start time for both 5 km and 10 km races at 8:30 AM * Race kit pickup from 6:30 AM to 8:00 AM on race day * Likely moderate to high humidity given coastal location * Typical temperatures range from 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F) in early July

• Official race of the Shediac Lobster Festival
• Offers both 5 km and 10 km run/walk distances
• 5 km race designated as a Super Series event for 2025
• Race kit pickup on race morning at festival site
• Welcomes walkers and runners in a festive atmosphere