Rockcut Ultra 50K & Half Marathon 2025

This page is kept as a past race archive for the Sep 27, 2025 edition in Twillingate, Newfoundland and Labrador. Use the links below to find upcoming races in the same area or distance category. You can also browse the 2025 race calendar.

Hosted by Outport REACH, a Twillingate-based not-for-profit, the Rockcut Ultra and Half+ Marathon is equally challenging as it is beautiful. This trail running event showcases the rugged North Atlantic coastline, scenic historic fishing communities, and immerses runners in the charm and warmth of Twillingate.

Runners experience a variety of terrains from rugged single-track coastal trails to forested areas, bogs, and roads winding through scenic outport communities that highlight Newfoundland and Labrador's natural beauty and culture.

• Terrain includes rugged single-track coastal trails, forests, bogs, and roads
• Trail runs showcase historic fishing communities and the rugged North Atlantic coastline
• Distances: Ultra 50K, Half+ 23K, Shortcut 9K
• Trail running event held in picturesque Twillingate

• Ultra race elevation gain/loss: 5,328 ft
• Half+ race elevation gain/loss: 2,909 ft
• 7 aid stations on Ultra route; 4 on Half+ with water, electrolytes, and food
• Finish line offers food and water
• Post-race celebration in a church; BYOB
• Full refund (less fees) if canceled before July 31; no refunds after; bib transfers allowed
• Swag bags can be picked up by friends if participant cannot attend
• Registration opens January 1, 2025, at 12:00 AM
• Participant limits: Ultra 100, Half+ 175
• Start times: Ultra 7:15 AM, Half+ and Shortcut 10:15 AM