15km de Grande-Digue 2026

The 15km de Grande-Digue returns to Grande-Digue, New Brunswick on April 25, 2026. Established in 2006, the spring road race has grown into a regular stop for runners on the Acadian Shore and carries two decades of local history and competitive results.

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The event offers a main 15 km distance plus a 5 km option and a 15 km Marche/walk. Kit pick-up opens at 7:30 AM at Notre centre; the 15 km Marche starts at 8:30 AM, the 15 km race at 9:30 AM, and the 5 km marche/course at 9:50 AM. Race day registration is not available, so entrants should register in advance.

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What sets Grande-Digue apart is its coastline-first routing and a demanding back half. The first portion of the course runs alongside the coast, giving runners open water views before a second, hillier section that tests strength and pacing. The event maintains an intimate, community-focused atmosphere—local volunteers and repeat participants make it feel like a neighbourhood celebration as much as a race—and the race keeps recorded course bests (men 46:55, women 56:24, both from 2016) for competitive runners to chase.

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Registration is open online with early-bird pricing through March 31 and regular registration closing April 22. Early-bird fees are $50 for the 5 km and $55 for other distances; regular fees rise to $60 for the 5 km and $70 for the other entries. Contact the organizers at 15kmgrandedigue@gmail.com for questions.

• Start and finish at Église de Grande-Digue
• First half of the route runs along the coast; second half features rolling hills
• Terrain is paved road throughout the course
• Not a certified course
• Scheduled kit pick-up at Notre centre (7:30 AM) with race starts beginning at 8:30 AM

• Scenic coastal opening: first half of the 15 km course follows the shore for open water views
• Challenging second half: the back half includes several rolling hills that reward pacing and strength
• Walk options available: organizers offer a 15 km Marche as well as a 5 km marche/course for slower paces
• Established local tradition: race founded in 2006 with longstanding course records (men 46:55, women 56:24 set in 2016)
• Early-bird savings: reduced fees available through March 31 (5 km $50, other distances $55)