Mactaquac Trail Race
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Mactaquac Trail Race 2026
The Mactaquac Trail Race takes place in Mactaquac Provincial Park on October 3 and 4, 2026. The event offers trail running across single and double track in a provincial park setting.
There are multiple distances available:
- 5K new distance on Saturday, October 3.
- 10K one-loop course on Sunday.
- 20K two-loop course on Sunday.
The course is described as not very hilly but hardly ever flat. Runners cross a stream twice, pass a number of bridges, and should expect slippery sections and exposed roots in places. No official course map is provided; reconnaissance runs are scheduled in the weeks before the race and announced on the race Facebook page.
New for 2026 is a Saturday 5K with awards for the top three male and top three female finishers. The 5K has lower fees than the Sunday events, manual timing instead of electronic timing, limited food on site, and the same participant swag as other distances. Water and some snacks are provided after the 5K.
Registration is online and does not occur on race day. Online registration ends on Thursday, October 2. There are no refunds or deferrals; a transfer period opens if the race sells out. No dogs or strollers are allowed. A bag drop is available. Massages are provided on Sunday by massage therapy students of Eastern College. A free kids run is held on Saturday with on-site registration. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
