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Rockcut Ultra, Halfcut and Shortcut

calendar_today 26 Sep, 2026

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sell $69.00 – $89.00

Rockcut Ultra, Halfcut and Shortcut

About the Event

ROCKCUT ULTRA: A 50-kilometer journey along Twillingate Island’s Rockcut Trails invites runners to explore rugged coastal paths, dense forests, marshy bogs, and scenic outport communities. Nestled on the edge of the North Atlantic, this ultra race offers a blend of natural beauty and challenging terrain.
HALFCUT: Spanning 23 kilometers, HALFCUT loops around Twillingate’s North Island, showcasing the island's rugged coastal trails that wind through picturesque landscapes by the sea. Runners will experience breathtaking views as they traverse single-track paths along the coastline.
SHORTCUT 9K: This challenging 9-kilometer loop starts in Snellins Cove and takes runners on a scenic journey to Back Harbour, up Batrix Island, through Spencer's Park, past Smith’s Lookout with its iconic cross, before descending back down to the starting point. The SHORTCUT offers a mix of coastal vistas and varied terrain within Twillingate’s charming outport communities.
The Rockcut Ultra series provides an immersive experience for runners seeking both adventure and scenic beauty along the rugged coastlines of Twillingate Island.

Races Offered

50K

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — 50K

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Type — Running

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07:15

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$89.00

23K

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — 23K

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Type — Running

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10:15

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$69.00

9K

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — 9K

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Type — Running

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10:15

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$69.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Twillingate.

thermostat Temperature
11.8° / 15.7°
wb_sunny Feels like
6.4° / 12.7°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
7h 50m
water_drop Avg rainfall
2.1 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
air Avg wind speed
23.6 km/h (Moderate breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
Low
terrain Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
sunny Max UV Index
Moderate (3.5)
humidity_mid Humidity
81.8%
wb_twilight Sunrise
06:46
nightlight Sunset
19:21

About Twillingate

Learn more about the host city, Twillingate.

Scenic view of

Twillingate is a town of 2,200 people (2016) in northeastern Newfoundland.

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Hotels & Places to Stay

Race Results

All-time top performances and historical records for Rockcut Ultra, Halfcut and Shortcut.

Place Name Year Time
🥇 Wayne Walsh '24 4:59:03
🥈 Brian Caines '25 4:59:51
🥉 Wayne Walsh '25 5:03:15
4 Sam Harle '25 5:04:52
5 Quinn Archer '24 5:11:36

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