Candlelighters Go Gold

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2026

A charity fun run at Quidi Vidi Lake supporting families affected by childhood cancer. One lap around the lake on the trail, limited to 200 participants, with a CA$1,500 fundraising goal to send a child to camp.

Sun 27 Sep 2026

Quidi Vidi Lake, Newfoundland and Labrador

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Candlelighters Go Gold

Candlelighters Go Gold is a charity fun run scheduled for September 27, 2026, at Quidi Vidi Lake in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The event supports the Candlelighters Association of Newfoundland and Labrador, which provides support, education, encouragement, advocacy and hope to families affected by childhood cancer.

The run follows a single lap around Quidi Vidi Lake on the trail. Participation is limited to 200 spots; the listing showed a small number of registered participants at the time of publication. The fundraising goal for the event is CA$1,500, an amount intended to send one child to camp. The amount raised at the time of listing was CA$39.58, about 3 percent of the goal.

Race bib pick up is arranged the week before the event at the St. John's Running Room in Churchill Square, 9 Rowan Street. Sponsors named for the event include NL Events and Running Room. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Go Gold Fun Run (once Around the Lake)