Demi-Marathon de l'Acadie (mars)

Runners seeking a true Atlantic Canadian tradition will find it at the 461e Demi-marathon de l'Acadie on Sunday, March 1, 2026. This iconic monthly race, a fixture since 1987, transforms the landscape of Tracadie-Sheila into a proving ground for endurance and community spirit each first Sunday. The 10:00 AM start launches participants on a classic, though currently adapted, route that showcases the resilient beauty of the Acadian coast, with a mandatory course change in effect due to the Snowball Bridge closure. A flat $15 CAD registration fee opens the door to this historic challenge, requiring online sign-up via RunNB before the February 27 deadline, as no race-day entries are permitted.

Post-race, the camaraderie continues at the Piscine S.-A.-Dionne for well-earned awards and a shared meal, embodying the event's welcoming heart. This is more than a half-marathon; it’s a continuous, monthly celebration of running culture, attracting both dedicated local stalwarts and visitors drawn to its unique, enduring legacy. The virtual option extends this community's reach globally, allowing distant runners to sync their strides with the peloton in New Brunswick. Whether tackling the in-person route or joining virtually, participants become part of a living chapter in Canadian running history, one mile at a time.