Campobello Coastal Challenge

Join us on August 10, 2024 on our beautiful island for the very first Campobello Coastal Challenge!

This event is the joint effort of Roosevelt Campobello International Park, Herring Cove Provincial Park and Dutch Viking Events and is a celebration of the cooperative and collaborative international relationship that Campobello Island is defined by. A portion of all registrations will be donated to food banks on both sides of the Campobello-Lubec border.

This will be a day you won't forget!

Event Description:

One race, two parks! The Campobello Coastal Challenge offers participants the opportunity to experience the rugged beauty and scenic coastal trails of Campobello Island. Runners will encounter a variety of terrain including forested trails, rocky beaches, coastal cliffs, and bog boardwalks – all while soaking in stunning views of the Passamaquoddy Bay.

As runners make their way through some of the very same trails that President Franklin Roosevelt established during his summers on the island, they are sure to gain his same sense of appreciation for the breathtaking natural landscape that Campobello Island has to offer.

The 25 km and 50 km races begin at the historic core of Roosevelt Campobello International Park and wind their way across the rocky coastal outcrops and tidal bogs of the Roosevelt Campobello International Park. Runners will then cross over into Herring Cove Provincial Park where they will continue across a 1mile (1.6 km) stretch of beach before returning to the trails and enjoying a final leg through pristine old growth Acadian Forest and finishing back at the start line.

The 10 km race begins at the same start line and follows the 25 km loop route for several kilometers before spurring off inland and into Herring Cove Provincial Park where runners will then continue on the same final leg as the 25 km loop.

Runners will face a variety of challenging terrain but will be equally rewarded with pleasant coastal temperatures and spectacular coastal views; bald eagles, seals, porpoises, and whales are possible to see from the route.

Race kit pick up:

Race kit pick up will be available on Friday night from 6 to 8pm at Herring Cove campground (136 Herring Cove Rd, Welshpool) and on Saturday morning from 7am at Roosevelt Campobello International Park close to the start/finish area. There will be signs pointing you in the right direction.
You will have to sign a waiver to acknowledge that you are aware of the potential risk of participating in a trail running event.

We are a cup-less event!

In order to leave just footprints and nothing else we do not provide cups for water, so you have to bring your own cup, bottle, bladder etc.

Course Maps

10 km loop

25/50 km loop

Additional Info:

• There will be a number of washroom facilities along the course as well as at the start/finish area.
• There will be First Aid services at the start/finish area.
• There are no refunds or deferrals!
• A short period for transferring registrations will be opened closer to the event in case the race sells out.
• There will be no race day registrations; all registrations will have to be done on-line through Race Roster. On-line registration closes August 8 at noon.
• Although we absolutely love your pooches and we are certain they are well-mannered, dogs are not allowed to participate.
• Strollers are also not allowed due to insurance reasons, but you would have a hard time anyways on these trails.

Pre-race meal on Friday:

Join us for a pre-race meal at Herring Cove Provincial Park on Friday evening from 6-8pm. We will be having a traditional lobster boil, serving delicious lobster rolls and a variety of pasta options. Pre-registration for the meal is required so that enough food can be prepared. The cost for the meal is $30. Not interested in the meal? Still join us for some good music and other pre-race activities.

Kids run:

On Saturday at noon there will be a kids run around the same location as the other races. Follow the signage to the start. Parents or guardians are required to sign a waiver before the event takes place.

Race Features:

• The races will be timed
• Finisher medals for all participants
• Prizes for top male and female finishers of each distance
• Free kids run
• Pre-race meal (optional) at Herring Cove Provincial Park on Friday night with live music
• Post-race celebration with food, music, and activities