Capes 100
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Capes 100
Capes 100 is a trail running event in Mabou, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia held August 6–8, 2027. The event uses trails across the Mabou Highlands and along the Atlantic coast and includes beaches, streams and coastal vistas.
Distances offered
- 46K - 2000 m elevation gain, 14 hr cut-off, 4 aid stations
- 86K - 3400 m elevation gain, 22 hr cut-off, 8 aid stations
- 162K - 6000 m elevation gain, 36 hr cut-off, 16 aid stations
Course notes cover aid-station locations, cut-off times and prohibited actions. Stashing gear on course is prohibited. Crew access and drop-bag allowances vary by distance: the 46K has no crew access or drop bags; the 86K allows pacers for the final 10 km and two drop-bag locations if the runner has no crew; the 162K permits one pacer per runner joining at KM 112 and has designated crew and drop-bag points. Crew access outside designated points may result in disqualification.
Mandatory items must be carried at all times and are checked on course. Required items include at least 1 L fluid capacity, a seam-sealed waterproof jacket, a basic first-aid kit, a charged cell phone with the race director's number, a whistle, a toque or buff, a course map, lighter or matches and a pocket knife. Aid stations offer water, Coke, ginger ale, Tailwind, snacks and night-time warm food such as broth and grilled cheese.
Check-in is at the Mabou Gaelic College gymnasium on the Friday before the race; there is a drop-bag deadline that evening. The refund policy sets deadlines for partial refunds and states no refunds after June 10, 2027. In case of event cancellation, options include deferral, partial refund or selling a spot. Volunteering for eight hours can defer an entry for some circumstances. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
