Cabot Trail Relay Race

MAY
23-24
2026
A 185 mile, 17-stage relay around Cape Breton's Cabot Trail on May 23-24 2026, starting in Baddeck and passing through the Cape Breton Highlands National Park to Margaree Valley. Registration for 2026 will open soon.
185 miles 276 kilometers

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Cabot Trail Relay Race, May 23-24 2026

The Cabot Trail Relay Race is an annual relay held in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. The race covers 185 miles ( 276.33 km ) divided into 17 stages. The route begins in Baddeck, climbs over steep mountains within Cape Breton Highlands National Park, passes through several small communities along the Cabot Trail, and continues to the gently rolling Margaree Valley.

The event is run as a stage relay with a published set of legs. Organizer materials include information on the individual legs, race rules, and the overall schedule. The event also provides registration forms, a waiver, and optional meal and T-shirt order forms through its official channels.

A recent announcement states that registration for the 2026 edition will open soon. Local partners and sponsors are listed as supporting the event and its logistics. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

185 mi
Total Distance (miles)
276 km
Total Distance (km)