Campobello Coastal Challenge

Event Information

The Campobello Coastal Challenge is a running event held on August 22, 2026, on Campobello Island, New Brunswick. The event is a joint effort of Roosevelt Campobello International Park, Herring Cove Provincial Park, and Dutch Viking Events.

Course and Distances

Three race distances are offered, all on primarily natural trails. The courses traverse both parks and feature a variety of terrain including forested trails, rocky beaches, coastal cliffs, and bog boardwalks.

• 50 km: A double loop of the 25 km course.
• 25 km: The main loop starting at Roosevelt Campobello International Park, crossing into Herring Cove Provincial Park along a 2.7 km stretch of beach, and finishing through pristine old-growth Acadian Forest.
• 10 km: A shorter loop starting at the same point, following the initial 25 km route before spurring inland into Herring Cove Provincial Park.

Aid stations are available on the courses (at approximately 5 km for the 10 km, and at 8 km, 12.7 km, and 19.3 km for the 25 km). The event is cup-less: participants must bring their own cup, bottle, or bladder for liquids at aid stations.

Practical Information

Race kit pick-up is available on Friday evening at Herring Cove Campground and on Saturday morning near the start/finish area at Roosevelt Campobello International Park. A free kids run is also held on Saturday at noon at the same location.

The races are chip-timed. Prizes are awarded to the top male and female finishers in each distance. A portion of all registrations is donated to the Campobello Island food bank.

There are no race day registrations; all registrations must be completed online through Race Roster by noon on August 14. No refunds or deferrals are offered, but a transfer to a different event is possible. Dogs and strollers are not permitted on the course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.