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Outpost 8k

Flatrock, Canada • 5 Jul 2025

The Outpost 8k Trail Race, held in Flatrock, Newfoundland and Labrador, is a scenic 8-kilometer trail run starting at Father Troy's Trail trailhead on Windgap Road. The course features a mix of single track and wide open paths, winding through varied terrain including coastal trails, with a turnaround at a notable giant boulder known as "The Outpost." The event emphasizes community, inclusivity, and environmental respect, limiting participants to 125 runners with categories for male, female, and non-binary athletes. Runners are encouraged to be courteous on shared trails, and the race has a 1 hour 45 minute cut-off to minimize impact on the area and volunteers. Proceeds support operational costs and donations to the East Coast Trail Association. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Canada Newfoundland and Labrador Flatrock

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