Seaside Showdown Series: Cape Spear Path
St. John's, Canada • 22 Aug 2026
Seaside Showdown Series: Cape Spear Path
The event runs from Maddox Cove to Cape Spear in St. John's, NL, with an indicated distance of 9.3 kilometers. The organizer is Seaside Showdown Series and the route passes by the Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site of Canada.
The course is not fully flagged; volunteers will be positioned at key locations to help keep participants on the trail, but runners are expected to know the route. A GPX file is available on request for use with Garmin watches or other devices. The series also maintains a Strava club where routes can be downloaded.
Race registration includes a Parks Canada day pass fee of 7.65 USD at the time of the event. Registrations and bib numbers are not transferable to other individuals, though moving a registration to another Seaside Showdown Series race is possible with advance notice. If the event is cancelled, refunds less service fees or rollover registration may be offered.
Start and finish points are at Maddox Cove and Cape Spear respectively. Parking is available at the starting area and overflow parking is indicated near the Cape Spear National Historic Site. This event is one of several independent races in the Seaside Showdown Series and a season pass option is available for multiple dates. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.