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Bootstrap Boogie Trail Race

9km & 17km Trail Race

2024 Bootstrap Boogie is SOLD OUT!

Transfers available until 11:59pm on Monday October 21st, 2024!

Join us on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 8am for the 4th annual Bootstrap Boogie trail race. NEW THIS YEAR: A 9km option! Both distances offer some of the most beautiful views in the maritimes. Runners will enjoy primarily single track trails with a beach and a dirt road thrown in. The 17km runners will also enjoy a few boardwalk sections.


IMPORTANT: WE CANNOT GUARANTEE SWAG IF REGISTERING AFTER OCTOBER 3, 2024 @ 12pm.


IMPORTANT DETAILS - PLEASE READ BEFORE REGISTERING!


  1. Online Registration Only: Closes on Monday, October 21, 2024
  2. No deferrals or refunds: Please consider the Refund Protection option at checkout. This will cover you in case of injury.
  3. Transfers:
    1. Transferring to another runner is available to all participants (see transfer details below). Closes on Monday, October 21, 2024
    2. Transferring to another distance is available to all participants (see transfer details below). Closes on Monday, October 21, 2024
  4. Early Bird Pricing: Ends on Sept. 30th, 2024.
  5. SWAG: We cannot guarantee swag if you register after October 3, 2024.


**All participants will receive an 'Athlete Guide' prior to race day with all the race information you can handle.**

TRANSFER OPTIONS

1. Transferring to a new participant...

You can transfer your bib to anyone - $2.25 Race Roster fee (To be paid by the new participant)

  1. Find a willing participant, and get their email address.
  2. Click "Transfer" (on the left or right side of the page - Both work!).
  3. Add the new recipient's email.
  4. Once the transfer is initiated, the new participant will receive an email with a link to complete the transfer.
  5. The new participant will need to use the access code: TRANSFER2024 to complete the transfer.

The original participant is refunded their registration, and the new participant purchases the bib (plus the $2.25 Race Roster transfer fee).

NOTE: The new participant must transfer into the same distance category as the original participant. After the transfer is complete, the new participant can follow the steps below if they want to transfer to a new distance, however will be subject to another $2.25 transfer fee from Race Roster.


2. Transferring to another distance (aka: sub-event)...

Please reach out to Mark at saintjohntrailrunning@gmail.com if you want to change your distance. With the race being sold out, Race Roster doesn't make transferring easy.



More info. can be found on our website: 2024 Bootstrap Boogie


Registration fees

Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees

17km Closed

Online registration closed

  • Includes: $5 donation to a local charity, a sweet swag bag, a fully stocked aid station, post-race party with food trucks and games, and some straight up good times! Please note: No race day registration, deferrals, or refunds, but transfers are available!

    1. CA$61.70

      Early Bird

      Jul 27 – Oct 3
    2. CA$72.51

      Late Bird

      Oct 3 – Oct 21

9km Closed

Online registration closed

  • Includes: $5 donation to a local charity, a sweet swag bag, a fully stocked aid station, post-race party with food trucks and games, and some straight up good times! Please note: No race day registration, deferrals, or refunds, but transfers are available!

    1. CA$45.51

      Early Bird

      Jul 27 – Oct 3
    2. CA$56.31

      Late Bird

      Oct 3 – Oct 21

Event schedule

  • Fri, November 1, 2024 11:30 AM - Early Race-kit pickup 1 OPEN
  • Fri, November 1, 2024 1:00 PM - Early Race-kit pickup 1 CLOSED
  • Fri, November 1, 2024 4:00 PM - Early Race-kit pickup 2 OPEN
  • Fri, November 1, 2024 6:00 PM - Early Race-kit pickup 2 CLOSED
  • Sat, November 2, 2024 6:30 AM - Race Day Race kit pickup OPEN (Both Distances)
  • Sat, November 2, 2024 7:30 AM - Race Day Race kit pickup CLOSED (17km)
  • Sat, November 2, 2024 7:45 AM - Pre-Race briefing (17km)
  • Sat, November 2, 2024 8:00 AM - RACE STARTS (17KM)
  • Sat, November 2, 2024 8:00 AM - Race Day Race kit pickup CLOSED (9km)
  • Sat, November 2, 2024 8:05 AM - Pre-Race briefing (9km)
  • Sat, November 2, 2024 8:20 AM - RACE STARTS (9KM)
  • Sat, November 2, 2024 11:00 AM - Awards (Both Distances)

Contact information

Event contact
Mark McColgan
Email
saintjohntrailrunning@gmail.com
Website
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