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Trapline Marathon

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North West River, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

calendar_today 11 Oct, 2026

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Trapline Marathon

About the Event

Discover one of Canada's best-kept running secrets at the Trapline Marathon in Central Labrador on Sunday 11th October 2026. This world-class Boston Marathon qualifying event offers an unforgettable journey through a landscape of profound history, rich Indigenous culture, and breathtaking, untouched autumn scenery along quiet wilderness roads. Choose your adventure from a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, or 5K, each providing a rare opportunity to run immersed in the vibrant fall colors and serene isolation of the subarctic. More than just a race, it's a deeply authentic experience that connects runners to the land and legacy of the trapline, supported by a warm, tight-knit community in a truly remote and spectacular setting. Secure your spot for a unique and challenging race where the air is crisp, the views are endless, and the finish line is a personal triumph in the heart of Labrador's wild beauty.

Races Offered

10K

Oct 11, 2026

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5K

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Half Marathon

Oct 11, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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Marathon

Oct 11, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

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Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in North West River.

thermostat Temperature
4.0° / 9.8°
wb_sunny Feels like
0.1° / 6.3°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
5h 7m
water_drop Avg rainfall
2.3 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
0.1 cm
air Avg wind speed
11.7 km/h (Light breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
Low
terrain Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
sunny Max UV Index
Low (2.8)
humidity_mid Humidity
78.2%
wb_twilight Sunrise
07:30
nightlight Sunset
18:01

About North West River

Learn more about the host city, North West River.

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North West River is a small town of 560 settled by Europeans in 1743 as a fur trading post in Labrador, about 40 km (25 mi) northeast of Happy Valley-Goose Bay (HVGB). The town sits on the western foreshore of Lake Melville, which is connected to the open ocean via Hamilton Inlet.

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