Candlelighters Go Gold

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One lap around Quidi Vidi Lake in St. John's supporting the Candlelighters Association of Newfoundland and Labrador with fundraising to send a child to camp.

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Candlelighters Go Gold : Quidi Vidi Lake

Candlelighters Go Gold is a fun run held to support the Candlelighters Association of Newfoundland and Labrador. The event takes place at Quidi Vidi Lake in St. John's, NL, Canada on September 26, 2026.

The run is one lap around Quidi Vidi Lake on the trail. The fundraising goal for the event is CA$1,500, an amount stated to send one child to camp; at the time of publication CA$745.47 had been raised, or 50% of the goal.

Registration is limited to 200 spots. The event information lists two registration fees: CA$34.70 for an early bird period and CA$45.51 for a later registration period. Race bib pick up is scheduled the day before the event at St. John's Running Room, Churchill Square, 9 Rowan Street.

Sponsors named for the event include NL Events and Running Room. The event page also shows fundraising pages and leaderboards for participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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