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ECT Ultra Marathon

Name: ECT Ultra Marathon
Start: 2025-10-25
End: 2025-10-25
Location: Pouch Cove

Pouch Cove, Canada • 25 Oct 2025

The ECT 50 Ultra Marathon is a 50-kilometer coastal trail race held in Pouch Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador. This event features a spectacular and technically challenging course along the East Coast Trail, offering runners scenic views and rugged terrain. The race benefits the East Coast Trail Association, with all proceeds supporting trail maintenance and conservation.

Participants check in at Quidi Vidi, where buses transport them to the starting line. The event emphasizes respect for committed runners, with non-transferable registrations and options for refunds or rollovers if canceled. It is a unique ultra marathon combining endurance with the natural beauty of Newfoundland’s coastline. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Canada Newfoundland and Labrador Pouch Cove

Race information

Website Registration

50 km

50k

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

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Saturday Aug 16

Seaside Showdown Series: Cape Spear Path

St. John's - 23 km from Pouch Cove

9 km

The Seaside Showdown Series: Cape Spear Path is a 9.3 km trail race held in St. John's, Newfoundland, starting at Maddox Cove and finishing at Cape Spear National Historic Site. Designed for both experienced and new racers familiar with trail running, the course is unflagged but supported by volunte..