Trapline Marathon 2025

This page is kept as a past race archive for the Oct 11, 2025 edition in North West River, 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.

The Trapline Marathon is the Trappers' Running Club's largest and longest-running annual event, held since 2008. This Boston Marathon qualifying race starts in North West River and finishes in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, showcasing scenic views and a peaceful rural setting.

Runners from across Canada and around the world participate in a variety of distances including marathon, half marathon, 10 km, 5 km, and kids races. The event is celebrated for true Labrador hospitality, well-stocked aid stations, enthusiastic volunteers, and a post-race spread featuring local Labrador foods.

• Marathon course time limit: 6 hours 30 minutes (9:15/km pace)
• Multiple race distances: marathon, half marathon, 10 km, 5 km, kids 1 km and 3 km runs
• Course is relatively flat with rolling hills including "Minipi Hill" approx. 9 km from finish
• Race surface: Road
• Bib pick-up on Oct 11, 9:30 AM for kids races; 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM for others at 6 Hillcrest Road (Chamber of Commerce)
• No headphones allowed on course for safety

• Marathon starts in North West River and finishes in Happy Valley-Goose Bay
• Boston Marathon qualifying race
• True Labrador hospitality with enthusiastic volunteers and local post-race foods
• Well-stocked aid stations with water, Gatorade, and energy blocks every 5 km
• Scenic and quiet rural course