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Seaside Showdown Series: Deadman's Bay Path

Name: Seaside Showdown Series: Deadman's Bay Path
Start: 2026-07-18
End: 2026-07-18
Location: St. John's

St. John's, Canada • 18 Jul 2026

Seaside Showdown Series: Deadman's Bay Path

This event takes place in St. John's, NL, on a 10.6 km trail route running from Ft. Amherst to Blackhead. The course is not flagged and participants are expected to know the route.

Volunteers will be stationed at key locations along the course to help keep runners on the trail, but following the route is the responsibility of each participant. A GPX file is available on request for use with a Garmin watch or other devices. Route files are also available through the event's Strava club.

Bib pick up occurs at race check-in. Registration and bib numbers cannot be transferred to other individuals. Moving registration to another Seaside Showdown Series race is possible with advance notice. If the event is cancelled, refunds less service fees or rollover registration will be offered.

Parking at the start line is limited and carpooling is encouraged. The Seaside Showdown Series includes multiple trail events named Sugarloaf Path, Deadman's Bay Path, Cape Spear Path, and Mickeleen's Path. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Canada Newfoundland and Labrador St. John's

Race information

Registration

11 km

Deadman's Bay Path

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

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