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East Coast Trail Ultra Marathon

Name: East Coast Trail Ultra Marathon
Start: 2025-10-04
End: 2025-10-04
Location: Pouch Cove

Pouch Cove, Canada • 4 Oct 2025

ECT 15 is a trail race held in Pouch Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador, running along the Stiles Cove Path from Pouch Cove to Flatrock. The event offers a 15K option (ECT 15) and a Sampler pass that lets entrants participate in both ECT 15 and a longer ECT 50 Half Marathon. Runners traverse the rugged, scenic East Coast Trail along Newfoundland’s shore, balancing speed with endurance on challenging terrain.

The race is a rain-or-shine event, supported by The Outfitters and Train 4 Trails, and affiliated with the East Coast Trail Association; insured by CARA. Runners must carry a cell phone and whistle, drop bags are allowed, and check-in is at Memorial Park. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Canada Newfoundland and Labrador Pouch Cove

Race information

Registration

15 km

15k

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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Paradise

Backyard Ultra

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A Backyard Ultra at Paradise Park, NL on May 22, 2026 with a 200 runner field, partial refunds in January, and official merchandise; the inaugural 2024 event had 134 starters and reached 31 laps.

Saturday Jun 20

Seaside Showdown Series: Sugarloaf Path

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