Lil Chiggy

Advocate Harbour, Canada • 31 May 2026

Event overview

Lil Chiggy 2026 takes place on May 31, 2026, at Cape Chignecto Provincial Park, W Advocate Rd, Advocate Harbour, Nova Scotia, Canada. The event is described as a spring tune-up run to test winter training. The course distance is approximately 24 kilometres (may vary slightly by GPS). Registration shows a fee of $56.26 for the listed entry and a number of spots remaining.

Course and rules

The route begins at the Gate at Cape Chignecto Park, goes directly into Refugee Cove, and returns to the start/finish. The race is run entirely on the Red Trail. Participants collect a token from a volunteer in Refugee Cove, keep the token, and stop their time when they touch the gate and show the token. Cape Chignecto Park features notable vertical gain and single-track technical trails.

The event organizer states there are no refunds or deferrals. Transfers of race entries are permitted, with a transfer deadline listed as May 15, 2025. An optional Race Roster Enhanced Refund Protection is offered; listed coverage examples include injury and illness, COVID-19, severe weather, layoffs/terminations, and mechanical breakdowns. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

24 km
Into the Cove and Back
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