Canada Day 10 Miler and Grand Bay Guardian 5K
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About the race
The Canada Day event in Grand Bay‑Westfield, New Brunswick, features a certified 10 Miler as the main distance alongside a range of shorter and combined race options on July 1, 2027. Distances offered include:
- 10 Miler
- 5 km
- Canada Games Aquatic Centre Member 5K
- Acadian Heritage 10 Miler
- 10 Miler plus NB Marathon
- 5K plus 5K NB Marathon
The course is certified and was measured using a bicycle equipped with a Jones Counter. The start location is the River Valley Rink and the event was first established in 2002. The course is described by the organizers as including varied sections with smooth stretches and a gradual hill. Course best times include a men’s mark of 52:15 (2014) and a women’s mark of 59:43 (2018).
Registration is available online and on race day, with registration hosted at the River Valley Community Centre. Fee information shows an early bird entry price of CAD 15.00 and a range of regular and late fees; combo entries with the NB Marathon are listed at CAD 90.00 and certain 5K combos at CAD 50.00. Junior 5K prizes for under 20 include CAD 50 for first, CAD 25 for second, and CAD 20 for third. Finishers can receive medals, and a free sock package is provided for finishing both the 10 Miler and the Guardian Drugs 5K. A midweek walk‑run clinic supports the 5K in uptown Saint John. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
