Bootstrap Boogie 2025

The Bootstrap Boogie is an annual trail race held at the Irving Nature Park in Saint John, New Brunswick. The event features 9 km and 17 km trail races that take you through scenic single-track trails, beach runs, dirt roads, and boardwalks over marshes and forests, offering some of the most beautiful coastal views in the Maritimes.

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Cash prizes are awarded to the top three male and female finishers, making this event both competitive and rewarding for trail running enthusiasts.

• 9 km route starts at Sheldon Point Trail parking lot/field; includes Sheldon Point Trail, beach run, dirt road, with one aid station at Irving Nature Park parking lot (~4.5 km)
• 17 km route follows the 9 km course plus an additional Coastal Loop including boardwalks and Frog Trail
• Aid stations accessible at approximately 4.5 km and 12.5 km on the 17 km route
• Course records:
• 9 km: 44:46 - Glenn Trites (2024), 43:27 - Jessica Belleveau (2024)
• 17 km: 1:14:47 - Evan Arsenault (2023), 1:21:39 - Liz MacDonald (2024)

• 9 km and 17 km trail races
• Scenic single-track trails, beach runs, dirt roads, and boardwalks
• Coastal views in the Irving Nature Park
• Cash prizes for top three male and female finishers