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Trapline Marathon

Name: Trapline Marathon
Start: 2026-10-11
End: 2026-10-11
Location: North West River

North West River, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

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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

Oct 11, 2026

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Distance — 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°

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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)

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78.2%

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07:30

nightlight Sunset

18:01

About North West River

Learn more about the host city, North West River.

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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Races Offered

10K