Seaside Showdown Series: Sugarloaf Path

St. John's, Canada • 19 Jul 2025

The Seaside Showdown Series: Sugarloaf Path is a 9K trail race held in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, running from the Marine Lab to Quidi Vidi. Designed for both experienced and new racers familiar with trail running, the event emphasizes community and fun without course flagging, relying on participants to follow the route using provided GPX files compatible with Garmin and other devices.

Volunteers assist at key points to keep runners on track. The race is part of a series supported by local organizations, encouraging participants to build experience ahead of larger provincial races. A season pass is available for multiple events in the series. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

9 km
Sugarloaf Path - 9k
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