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• Lil Chiggy 2026 [raceroster.com]

  Sun, May 31, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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  What is Lil Chiggy? It's a fantastic Spring Tune-Up run to test your winter training. Start at the Gate at Cape Chignecto Park, race directly into Refugee Cove, collect a token and return it back to...

  What is Lil Chiggy? It's a fantastic Spring Tune-Up run to test your winter training. Start at the Gate at Cape Chignecto Park, race directly into Refugee Cove, collect a token and return it back to the Start / Finish. Approx 24 Kilometers (Slightly more depending on your GPS Device). This is completely done on the Red Trail.

  The Cape Chignecto Provincial Park is known for its beauty as well as its challenging vertical gain and single track technical trails. People who experience Cape Chignecto Park will lovingly refer to it as Chiggy.

  Please READ BEFORE SIGNING UP:

  We DO NOT OFFER REFUNDS OR DEFERRALS! I realize things unexpectedly can happen, like life, health issues, training not going to plan. Our policy on this is FIRM.

  We DO offer Transfers! If you can't make it for any reason, you can sell your Bib to someone else and use the Transfer button on this page. You can Transfer your Bib up until May 15th 2025.

  IF there is a chance you might not make it to the race, consider purchasing Race Roster Enhanced Refund Protection

  The RRERPP covers but is not limited to:

  • Injury & illness

  • COVID-19

  • Severe weather

  • Layoffs/terminations

  • Mechanical breakdowns

  There is Once Distance, it's the perfect distance for a Lil Fun!

  A Blog with Race Information will be created soon and placed here with more Race Info!

  40.8 km
  West Advocate Road, Municipality of the County of Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
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  24k Run Trail

• Picture Me In A Tree 5 km, 10 km & 6 Hour Trail Run or Walk [facebook.com] [Register at raceroster.com]

  Sat, Sep 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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  Fundraiser for Centreville Community Park

  Saturday September 12, 2026

  Click the following link to join the private Facebook site for additional details and intro training runs leading up to this...

  Fundraiser for Centreville Community Park

  Saturday September 12, 2026

  Click the following link to join the private Facebook site for additional details and intro training runs leading up to this event Link to Private Facebook

  All funds raised, after expenses, go directly towards the Centreville Community Park, in Centreville, Nova Scotia. They will help reduce the costs involved in maintenance, repairs and new projects. The park has been supporting our community since 1977.

  Limited field: Limited to the first 125 participants to register. There are limits assigned to each individual event.

  Age restrictions: All participants must be at least 12 years of age on race day for the 5km or 10km events and a minimum of 16 years of age for the 6 hour event.

  Registration Fee includes all applicable Race Roster fees:

  Early Bird Pricing:

  Event Fee Race Roster Fee Total

  5 & 10 km $39.00 $5.38 $44.38

  6 Hour $59.00 $6.97 $65.97

  After August 12th:

  Event Fee Race Roster Fee Total

  5 & 10 km $49.00 $6.18 $55.18

  6 Hour $69.00 $7.76 $76.76

  Course Details:

  • Course: 80% shaded trail with approximately 70% pressure dust gravel,15% gravel track and 15% natural trail-groomed grass field.

  • Course Measurement: Each 500 meter section of the loop, will be marked.

  • Elevation gain/loss: Each 2.5 km loop has an elevation of approximately 11 meters, making this a very flat and fast course.

  • Passing on the trail: To help avoid trail congestion, we ask that walkers stay to the right and runners pass on the left.

  Awards/Recognition:

  • Uniquely crafted Finisher medallion to all finishers. Finishers name and event will also appear on the back of the medallion.

  • The overall top male, female and non-binary participants in the 5 km Run, 10 km Run and 6 Hour Run, will receive an additional award.

  • The 5 km walking division cannot be considered a competitive event as it cannot be properly monitored on the trail so will not be included for overall male, female and non-binary participant awards.

  • Awards for the 5 km and 10 km will start at 12:15 pm, and 4:15pm for the 6 hour event.

  Ultra Legend Award

  We are pleased to announce that Victor Hickey, from Bridgewater Nova Scotia, will be our honorary guest and we will be presenting him with an Ultra Legend award for his contribution to Canadian Ultra Running. Refer to the link to bio, for details on Victor's Bio, to read about some of his outstanding accomplishments. Link to Bio

  Prizes:

  • There will be multiple draw prizes starting at around 12:30 pm for the 5 km and 10 km event participants. You must be present to receive your prize.

  • There will be multiple draw prizes starting at 4:15 pm for the 6 Hour event participants. You must be present to receive your prize.

  Event Day:

  Race Kits:

  • Upon arrival all registered participants will receive a race bib # and four safety pins along with your applicable numbered lap sticks for 5 km and 10 km events. 6 Hour participants will receive a race bib # and four safety pins and we will manually record your number of laps.

  • Meal tickets will be included in your Race Kit for yourself and any Guest Meal you ordered in registration.

  Event start time:

  • 6 Hour participants will start at 10 am and go until 4 pm.

  • 10 km runners will start at 11 am

  • 5 km walkers will start at 11 am

  • 5 km runners will start 11:30 am

  Parking:

  • 95 parking spots available at the main lot on 1024 Sherman Belcher Rd and 40 plus spots available on Saxon Rd, at that entrance to the Park. The Saxon Rd location is a 300 meters walk to the s/f. Please follow direction signs to s/f.

  • We encourage participants to carpool to help alleviate traffic congestion.

  Dogs or bikes:

  • Due to the large volume of runners/walkers on the course, we cannot allow any dogs, on or off leash, or bicycles on the event course, during the event. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

  • All dogs must be on a leash, if in attendance with a spectator, during the event.

  Lap recording:

  • We will have a team of recorders doing manual recording this year.

  • 5 km participants will receive 2 numbered sticks,

  • 10 km participants will receive 4 numbered sticks.

  o At the completion of each 2.5 km loop, runners and walkers must drop one of their sticks at the designated table for stick drop off.

  o Your final stick will be handed in as you cross the finish line in your recording chute.

  • 6 Hour participants will have their lap count captured manually at a recording chute set up for their event.

  First Aid:

  • There will be a first aid station available at the start/finish area.

  Washrooms:

  • Full indoor washrooms available at the start/finish area for use before, during and after the event. Both washrooms have two private stalls.

  • This building should not be used as a changing room, please arrive prepared to run.

  Aid Station:

  • Near the start/finish area located approximately 25 metres into the start of your next loop.

  • All participants will have access to water and Gatorade as required at this station.

  • Shortly after noon 6 hour participants will continue to have access to the fluids noted above along with additional nutritional snacks required for the longer timed events.

  Cupless Event:

  • In efforts to be environmentally friendly, and respectful to our beautiful Centreville Community Park, the fluids at the aid station will be in coolers with taps and its your responsibility to bring your own individual water bottle/cup to refill.

  • Should you need assistance, a volunteer will be available to assist in filling your cup or bottle.

  No littering rule:

  • We ask that all participants do their best to respect the park and not litter during the event.

  Garbage and recycling bins:

  • These bins will be located at the start/finish area .

  Reception Meal:

  • Domino's pizza delivery at approximately 12 noon for 5 and 10 K participants and again at 4 pm for the 6 hour participants.

  • There will be cold bottled water, canned pop available.

  • There is no additional cost for your meal, it is included in your entry fee.

  • Guest meal: Those wanting to purchase a guest meal (two slices of pizza and water or pop) at a cost of $8 per meal can do so during your registration on Race Roster.

  Picture Me In A Tree Photo Option:

  • We will have a person available for picture taking. Those who would like a picture of themselves in the hollow tree stump will have an opportunity to do it over the course of the day. An off chute section will be in place to avoid any congestion, while event is in progress.

  • The hollow tree stump is located approximately 1.4 km into the race course or 300 meters from the main washroom, heading clockwise on the course, at main washroom location.

  • All Photo's will be posted on our Picture Me In A Tree Facebook page.

  Refund Policy:

  If the organizer must cancel the event for any reason on September 12th, 2026 , it will be rescheduled for the following weekend on Saturday Sept 19th, 2026.

  If you are unable to attend the event for "any" reason and can notify us no later than August 12th, 2026, you will receive a 50% refund, via e-transfer (excluding the Race Roster transaction fee).

  Race Roster also offers a 100% refund insurance policy, for a fee, during the registration process, should you opt to take advantage of this during registration.

  Transfer of event :

  Race Roster gives you the option of transferring your event to another person.

  36.3 km
  Sherman Belcher Road, Municipality Of The County Of Kings, Nova Scotia, B0P 1J0, Canada
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  5k 10k Gravel Indoor Run Trail Ultra Walk

• Paradise Apple Fun Run [paradisehall.ca] [Register at raceroster.com]

  Sun, Sep 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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  🍎 Join us for the Paradise Apple Fun Run — a 5km experience as sweet as it sounds!

  Breathe in the fresh valley air, feel the crunch of the orchard path beneath your feet, and soak up the beauty of...

  🍎 Join us for the Paradise Apple Fun Run — a 5km experience as sweet as it sounds!

  Breathe in the fresh valley air, feel the crunch of the orchard path beneath your feet, and soak up the beauty of Paradise as you wind your way through our beloved local apple orchard and along the Harvest Moon Trail. Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a weekend walker, or just someone who loves a good community day out, this apple‑themed 5km is the perfect way to celebrate fall, movement, and local flavour.

  Expect cheerful volunteers, orchard views that practically glow, and a few delicious apple surprises waiting at the finish line. Bring your friends, bring your family — or just bring your love of a good time.

  Registration 9:00 am; Children's run starts at 9:30 am; 5 km run will start at approximately 10:30 am.

  Parking available nearby.

  Please note that dogs are not permitted on the course - except service dogs.

  🍏 Fresh air, fresh apples, fresh fun.

  Sign up today and come "Run in Paradise"

  25.6 km
  10267 Highway 1, Municipality Of The County Of Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada
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  1k 5k Fun Run Run Trail

• The Chiggy Ultra - 2026 [raceroster.com]

  Sun, Oct 04, 2026 at 12:00 PM

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  The Cape Chignecto Provincial Park is known for its beauty as well as its challenging vertical gain and single track technical trails. Our event gives the runners the most vertical gain of any event...

  The Cape Chignecto Provincial Park is known for its beauty as well as its challenging vertical gain and single track technical trails. Our event gives the runners the most vertical gain of any event in the Maritimes at 2200m per loop! People who experience Cape Chignecto Park will lovingly refer to it as Chiggy.

  Please READ BEFORE SIGNING UP:

  We DO NOT OFFER REFUNDS OR DEFERRALS! I realize things unexpectedly can happen, like life, health issues, training not going to plan. Our policy on this is FIRM.

  We DO offer Transfers! If you can't make it for any reason, you can sell your Bib to someone else and use the Transfer button on this page. You can Transfer your Bib up until September 26 2025.

  IF there is a chance you might not make it to the race, consider purchasing Race Roster Enhanced Refund Protection

  The RRERPP covers but is not limited to:

  • Injury & illness

  • COVID-19

  • Severe weather

  • Layoffs/terminations

  • Mechanical breakdowns

  https://support.raceroster.com/hc/en-us/articles/4410757657876-Managing-my-Race-Roster-registration-refund-protection

  PLEASE Pay attention to Event Start times!

  2025 Chiggy Ultra Events:

  The Rockhammer - 9K - This is a short but hilly fun run. Perfect for building confidence in runners new to the trails and/or friends and family waiting for their 1, 2, or 3 looper to finish. It has a little bit of everything: hills, technical terrain, two really fun downhill sections... and a few look offs for the views!

  Start time Saturday Oct 3rd at 7 AM for The Rockhammer

  One Loop - As in years past, it starts out including McGahey Canyon trail, then heading counter clockwise around Cape Chignecto. This will get you approx 2200 meters of Vertical Gain and just over 51 kilometers. On this run you will hit 3 Aid Stations, and probably a lot of mud. It's mostly single track technical trail. Are you ready for an adventure?

  Start time Saturday Oct 3rd at 7 AM for One Loop

  Two Loops - Finish one loop and are you prepared to complete what not many have, a second loop. One has some serious bragging rights. Two, twice as many. You will hopefully have a lot of Vert training in the bank. As you head out, those watching you leave will think "Wow, that person must eat galvanized nails for breakfast everyday." The bright side, you'll spend good chunks of your 2nd loop with a lot of others on the trail.

  Start time Saturday Oct 3rd at 12 AM MIDNIGHT!!!!!!! for Two Loops

  Three Loops - This is arguably the toughest accomplishment in the Maritime Provinces. If you sign up for this, you are an animal. You might get to experience not one, but two sunrises at Beautiful Cape Chignecto Park. But seriously, this is no joke. The distance might fall just short of 100 Miles, but the difficulty is NOT short of a 100 miler. You are a beast, just DO it. DO IT!

  You WILL get a finishing Buckle.

  OH IF you want to complete an official 100 miler, we can EASILY add an extra small section to achieve that.

  Start time Saturday Oct 3rd at 12 AM MIDNIGHT!!!!!!! for Three Loops

  Cut Offs: All Aid Stations will be closed by 12 pm on Sunday afternoon. Any runners still out on course at this time will be managed on a case by case basis.

  Sign up today! Space is limited.

  This is the Official Chiggy Ultra Blog website. Please check this frequently until Race Day as we will be updating it with Frequently Asked Questions, Mandatory Items and General Race info. There is a lot of stuff in here, you might just find the answer to your question!

  https://trailrunninginwentworthvalley.blogspot.com/2025/10/the-chiggy-ultra-2026.html

  Results from The Chiggy Ultra 2025

  https://trailrunninginwentworthvalley.blogspot.com/2025/10/the-chiggy-ultra-2025-results.html

  40.8 km
  West Advocate Road, Municipality of the County of Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
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  8k 51k 102k 153k Fun Run Run Trail Ultra