The Chiggy Ultra

Advocate Harbour, Canada • 4 Oct 2025

The Chiggy Ultra is a challenging trail running event held at Cape Chignecto Provincial Park in Advocate Harbour, Nova Scotia, known for its stunning beauty and demanding terrain. The race features significant vertical gain of 6,400 meters, the highest in the Maritimes, across technical single-track trails. Participants can choose from multiple distances, including a 9K Rockhammer run, 19K To the Arch and Back, 30K To the Bunkhouse and Back, a 51K One Loop, and ultra distances of two or three loops totaling approximately 102K and 153K respectively. The event offers a rugged adventure with aid stations, scenic views, and a tough course that tests endurance and trail skills. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

153 km
6400 m+
Three Loops - Approx 153 Kilometers
102 km
6400 m+
Two Loops - Approx 102 Kilometers
51 km
2200 m+
One Loop - Approx 51 Kilometers
30 km
To the Bunkhouse and Back - Approx 30 Kilometers
19 km
To the Arch and Back - Approx 19 Kilometers
9 km
The Rockhammer - 9k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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