15km de Grande-Digue

Get ready to run or walk, the Festival de Mollusques Race is back! One of the Festival’s most popular events is returning, and we want to see you at the starting line. No matter your fitness level, there is a race for you!

The 51st Festival de Mollusques is proud to welcome participants to the municipality of Grand-Bouctouche as we prepare to host our third annual race.

Located on the east coast with beautiful views of the Atlantic Ocean, Grand-Bouctouche offers an experience you won’t forget. Participants will enjoy the scenic routes of our region and local nature park. Whether you are ready to take on the 10K run or prefer the shorter 5K walk/run, we invite you to register for the course of your choice. We will be thrilled to welcome you at both the starting and finish lines.

The event will take place as follows:

All 5K and 10K participants should report to the Guy A. Richard Hall at the J.K. Irving Centre, located at 30 Évangeline Street (Parking B), Bouctouche, NB, E4S 3E4, for Race Kit Pick-Up. Shuttle vans will be available on-site to transport runners to their respective starting lines.

Race Schedule

🏃 7:30 a.m. – 1K Run (Children 12 years of age and under)

🏃 8:00 a.m. – 10K Run and 5K Walk/Run (Youth and Adult Participants)

🏅 9:30 a.m. – Awards and Recognition Ceremony

We look forward to seeing you at the starting line! 🎉🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Snacks and beverages will be served on site for all runners.

Pricing details can be found in the registration section of the category you wish to enter.

The Festival team is excited to welcome you to our community, so get out of your shell and join us for this fun and energetic event!

Course Du Festival Acadien / Acadian Festival Road Race

Distances: 5k, 10k, and 21k

Registration fee: $30.00

Virtual Races available: $40.00

** PLEASE NOTE THE 21KM (1/2 MARATHON) WILL BE STARTING AT 8:30 AM**

5km and 10km will be starting at 9:00 AM.

*** PLEASE NOTE THIS RACE DOES NOT INCLUDE MEDALS FOR THE COMMUNITY RACES***

Youth Running Series

Registration Fee: $10.00

Age Group:

Under 5 Race to begin at 9:30 am

Under 8 Race to begin at 9:50 am

Under 11 Race to begin at 10:10 am

Under 13 Race to begin at 10:20 am

Registration is also available the day of the race on site. Cash will be accepted on site.

Previous Years Medals are available to order and run or walk virtually anywhere! Order here today for medals you may have missed!!

French Community Road Races - Six (6): Summerside, Charlottetown, Rollo Bay, Rustico, Deblois, and Évangéline.

Last Tide Standing Backyard Ultra

Is an Ultra for Anyone and Everyone!

Think you can't do an ultramarathon? The 6.7km loop is designed to be achievable, even for beginners, as long as you're consistent. It’s the ultimate, forgiving endurance event—you’re only ever an hour away from your crew, your chair, and your food.

Its Simplicity is its Charm

The format is simple, every hour, on the hour, a bell rings. You have 6.7km to get back, or you're out. It’s not about speed; it's about consistency, pace, camaraderie and endurance. It’s a race with no predetermined distance or finish line. It only ends when there is one person left standing.

A Location Like No Other

Located in the heart of the Maritimes, the course is Atlantic Canada’s first true 6.7km “Loop” Backyard Ultra! Situated in both the town of Riverview & the city of Moncton, the trail circles a section of the mighty Petitcodiac River. On the Riverview side there are loads of amenities. While the Moncton side is just you and nature. While running this course, you will traverse two bridges, two parks, two boardwalks, one beer garden and a world-famous river, all while being afforded an almost unobstructed view of the whole course. Which means your crew, family and friends can follow your progress from almost any viewpoint.

Nowhere Else on Earth

It’s the only place in the world where you can participate in two races at the same time. You can be running the backyard ultra while racing the tidal bore at the very same time! And if that’s not enough, It’s the only Backyard Ultra in Canada, where the entirety of the course forms part of the world’s longest trail, the TCT (Trans Canada Trail). We would argue that it's one of the most Canadian of all Canadian Ultra courses! But don't take our word for it, come decide for yourself.

Because in our Backyard -

It’s easy, until it’s not.

participants are encouraged to celebrate their home running clubs by wearing their respected club gear and encouraging club members to come along and join in the fun!

*Please note - participants will not be allowed canopies or shelters. However, run clubs wishing to support their members will be allowed to do so in a designated area. Attending clubs will be required to man their respective canopy at all times - in the event high winds require them to be taken down at moments notice.

PRIZES & AWARDS

The Last Person Standing - $1000 CDN & Trophy

The Assist - $500 CDN & Trophy

Opposite Sex of LPS - $300 CDN & Trophy

*if Assist is the opposite sex of LPS then $800 CDN

All participants will receive a finishing medal, swag, Long Run wrist band & T-shirt. *Runners who complete 25+, 50+, 75+ and 100+ miles will also receive a recognition of accomplishment wrist band.

New this event - Tidal force's Ultra Elite Club - a special recognition

for those elite runners who break the 100km mark

Sunday 04 October 2026 - 5k, 10k, Half Marathon & Marathon

As a registered charity, Legs for Literacy aims to create a wonderful race experience for our athletes but we are also dedicated to generating funds for the many literacy projects in our community that need our support. Thank you from our Board for supporting Legs for Literacy.

Legs for Literacy includes:

Chip-timed race.

A short sleeve t-shirt - must register by 31 July.

Certified routes for our 10k, Half Marathon & Marathon, plus a flat fast 5k.

Race Expo.

Legs for Literacy Medal.

Plus - Family Fun Run on Saturday 03 Oct.

Good luck with your training and we can't wait to see you on race weekend.

All registrations are non-refundable. RegShield provides a race-day protection policy for your registration. It is offered as an additional option during registration. You can, however, Defer to 2027 or "transfer" your registration between events or to another runner.