Campobello Coastal Challenge

Campobello Coastal Challenge

Join us on August 22, 2026, on our beautiful island for the second Campobello Coastal Challenge! This event is a joint effort of Roosevelt Campobello International Park, Herring Cove Provincial Park, and Dutch Viking Events, celebrating the cooperative international relationship of Campobello Island. A portion of all registrations will be donated to the Campobello Island food bank.

Event Description:

One race, two parks! The Campobello Coastal Challenge offers participants the opportunity to experience the rugged beauty and scenic coastal trails of Campobello Island. Runners will encounter a variety of terrain including forested trails, rocky beaches, coastal cliffs, and bog boardwalks – all while soaking in stunning views of the Passamaquoddy Bay. As runners make their way through some of the very same trails that President Franklin Roosevelt established during his summers on the island, they are sure to gain his same sense of appreciation for the breathtaking natural landscape that Campobello Island has to offer.

The 25 km and 50 km races begin at the historic core of Roosevelt Campobello International Park and wind their way across the rocky coastal outcrops and tidal bogs of the Roosevelt Campobello International Park. Runners will then cross over into Herring Cove Provincial Park where they will continue across a 2.7 km stretch of beach before returning to the trails and enjoying a final leg through pristine old growth Acadian Forest and finishing back at the start line. The 10 km race begins at the same start line and follows the 25 km loop route for several kilometers before spurring off inland and into Herring Cove Provincial Park where runners will then continue on the same final leg as the 25 km loop. Runners will face a variety of challenging terrain but will be equally rewarded with pleasant coastal temperatures and spectacular coastal views; bald eagles, seals, porpoises, and whales are possible to see from the route.

Race kit pick up:

• Friday night from 6 to 8pm at Herring Cove campground (136 Herring Cove Rd, Welshpool).
• Saturday morning from 7am at Roosevelt Campobello International Park close to the start/finish area.

Important Notes:

• We are a cup-less event! Bring your own cup, bottle, or bladder.
• There will be aid stations at 8km, 12.7km and 19.3km on the 25km course. On the 10km course, there will be an aid station at about 5km.
• Washroom facilities and First Aid services will be available.
• No refunds or deferrals. Registration transfer is possible.
• No race day registrations; all registrations must be done online through Race Roster. Online registration closes August 14 at noon.
• Dogs and strollers are not allowed.

Kids run: Saturday at noon.

Race Features: Chip-timed, Swag for all participants, Prizes for top finishers, Free kids run.

Event Schedule:

• Fri, August 21, 2026 6:00 p.m. - Race kit pick up Friday
• Sat, August 22, 2026 7:00 a.m. - Race Kit pick up Saturday
• Sat, August 22, 2026 8:00 a.m. - Start of the 50K
• Sat, August 22, 2026 9:00 a.m. - Start of the 25K
• Sat, August 22, 2026 10:00 a.m. - Start of the 10K
• Sat, August 22, 2026 12:00 p.m. - Start of the kids run