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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

ECT 50 Ultra Marathon is a 50-kilometer coastal ultramarathon held in Newfoundland, Canada, on the East Coast Trail near Pouch Cove. The course features spectacular yet technically demanding coastal terrain, offering a true test for trail runners. Race check-in occurs in Quidi Vidi, with buses ferrying participants to the starting line.

Proceeds from the event benefit the East Coast Trail Association. The organization notes non-transferable bibs and offers refunds or rollover registrations if the race is canceled. This event emphasizes environmental stewardship as runners traverse the rugged Newfoundland coastline.

Runners enjoy coastal views along rugged trails. 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 Nov 15

Joy Run 50

St. John's - 23 km from Pouch Cove

49 km

Joy Run 50 is Newfoundland and Labrador’s trail ultramarathon, held in St. John's. The 5th annual event offers a 50-kilometer solo route and a four-person relay, starting at Signal Hill National Historic Site and threading the East Coast Trail for epic ocean views, cliff edges, and the beacons of Co..