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ECT 50 2027

Pouch Cove, Canada, 23 Oct 2027

ECT 50 is a point-to-point run from Pouch Cove to Quidi Vidi on East Coast Trail paths including Stiles Cove, Father Troy’s, Silver Mine Head, Cobblers and Sugarloaf. The organiser describes it as spectacular, technically challenging coastal running, so runners should expect rugged trail conditions and be ready for changeable weather. The event has a community focus, with race check-in in Quidi Vidi, buses to the start, and proceeds donated to the East Coast Trail Association.

One distance, 50 km, up to 1,786 m of climb.

Distances

• 50 km: 50 km, 1786 m of climb, highest point 181 m, 23 Oct 2027.
  ECT 50 is a point-to-point run from Pouch Cove to Quidi Vidi on East Coast Trail paths including Stiles Cove, Father Troy’s, Silver Mine Head, Cobblers and Sugarloaf. The organiser describes it as spectacular, technically challenging coastal running, so runners should expect rugged trail conditions and be ready for changeable weather. The event has a community focus, with race check-in in Quidi Vidi, buses to the start, and proceeds donated to the East Coast Trail Association.

  50 km cut-off times

  • Flatrock Aid Station, 16.5 km: 10:50
  • Middle Cove Aid Station, 31.0 km: 13:20
  • Logy Bay Marine Lab, 43.0 km: 15:25
  • Finish, 49.9 km: 17:56

  50 km aid stations

  • Flatrock Aid Station, 16.5 km
  • Middle Cove Aid Station, 31.0 km
  • Logy Bay Marine Lab, 43.0 km

  On the course: bag drop, water.

  1 food and drink product on the course.

  50 km equipment

  • Cell phone (mandatory)
  • whistle (mandatory)
  • clothing suitable for varying weather conditions (recommended)
  • personal nutrition or fuel (recommended)
  • personal trail kit (recommended)
  • water containers for a cupless race (recommended)

Other editions

• ECT 50 2026, 24 Oct 2026: 50K (50 km, 1820 m of climb, highest point 181 m).