Salomon Wascally Wabbit 2026

The Salomon Wascally Wabbit 2026 (Wascally Wabbit XIV) is a rugged trail running event scheduled for Saturday, May 9, 2026, in the wilderness of Folly Lake, Nova Scotia. Based out of the Fundy Trail Snowmobile Club, this race is known for its steep elevation and technical terrain. The event emphasizes environmental sustainability through its "cup-less" aid stations and partnership with The Green Runners. It offers a community-focused experience with on-site camping included in the registration fee, allowing participants to stay overnight on Friday and "roll out of their tents" directly onto the start line.

Folly Lake is a small community located in the Cobequid Mountains of Colchester County, Nova Scotia. While it has a very small permanent residential population, it is part of the broader Colchester region, which has a population of approximately 51,500 residents. The demographic profile of the area is largely Non-Indigenous (95.5%), with 2.8% identifying as Indigenous (Mi'kmaq) and 1.7% as visible minorities. The median household income for the region is roughly $66,000 CAD. Geographically, the area is characterized by its glacial lake and the rugged, forested highlands of the Fundy Shore, providing a mix of ATV trails and technical singletrack that are notoriously demanding on runners.

Safety is a priority for this event, and all participants are required to carry mandatory gear, including a charged cell phone, a first aid kit with an emergency blanket, a jacket, and a minimum of 1L of water capacity. Random gear checks are performed, and missing items result in immediate disqualification. There are currently 76 participants registered, and while there are no refunds, spots can be sold to other runners or deferred if the participant commits to a volunteer shift. For technical course details or information regarding the 10 remaining volunteer spots, the race director, Jodi Isenor, can be contacted via the official event website.