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Course du Festival Acadien / Acadian Festival Road Race 2025

Date
August 30, 2025
Location
Wellington, Prince Edward Island
Events
10 Races

About Course du Festival Acadien / Acadian Festival Road Race 2025

The Course du Festival Acadien is an annual road race held in Wellington, Prince Edward Island, as part of the Acadian Festival. The event features multiple race distances, including 5 km, 10 km, and a half marathon (21 km), along with a Youth Running Series for children. Proceeds support local community projects, such as building new playgrounds at École Évangéline.

Races include in-person options starting early morning with virtual race options available for all distances. On-site registration and cash payments are accepted on race day.

Race Schedule

Please check the official website for up-to-date times and pricing

Course du Festival Acadien 2025 - Virtual 5 km

A virtual 5 km event as part of the Acadian Festival allowing you to run anywhere.
August 30, 2025
5 km (Virtual)
Virtual
Boston Qualifier

Course du Festival Acadien 2025 - Virtual Half Marathon

A virtual 21 km event as part of the Acadian Festival allowing you to run anywhere.
August 30, 2025
21 km (Virtual)
Virtual
Boston Qualifier

Course du Festival Acadien 2025 - Virtual 10 km

A virtual 10 km event as part of the Acadian Festival allowing you to run anywhere.
August 30, 2025
10 km (Virtual)
Virtual
Boston Qualifier

Course du Festival Acadien 2025 - Under 11 Race

August 30, 2025
10:10AM
Kids Run - Under 11
Road
Boston Qualifier

Course du Festival Acadien 2025 - Under 13 Race

August 30, 2025
10:20AM
Kids Run - Under 13
Road
Boston Qualifier

Course du Festival Acadien 2025 - Half Marathon

Run 21 km through Wellington, Prince Edward Island as part of the Acadian Festival.
August 30, 2025
8:00AM
21 km
Road
Boston Qualifier

Course du Festival Acadien 2025 - 5 km Walk/Run

A 5 km road run or walk event for all abilities as part of the Acadian Festival.
August 30, 2025
8:30AM
5 km
Road
Boston Qualifier

Course du Festival Acadien 2025 - 10 km Walk/Run

A 10 km road run or walk as part of the Acadian Festival in Wellington, PEI.
August 30, 2025
8:30AM
10 km
Road
Boston Qualifier

Course du Festival Acadien 2025 - Under 5 Race

August 30, 2025
9:30AM
Kids Run - Under 5
Road
Boston Qualifier

Course du Festival Acadien 2025 - Under 8 Race

August 30, 2025
9:50AM
Kids Run - Under 8
Road
Boston Qualifier

Course Details

- Road surface for all main and virtual races
- Typical late August temperatures from 15°C to 22°C with moderate humidity
- Multiple race distances including half marathon, 10 km, and 5 km
- Youth Running Series for children under various age categories
- Family friendly event as part of the Acadian Festival

Race Highlights

- Half marathon starts at 8:00 AM; 5 km and 10 km start at 8:30 AM
- Youth Running Series begins at 9:30 AM with various age groups
- On-site registration available with cash payments accepted
- Virtual race options available for all distances
- Proceeds support local community playground projects

RACE DAY COUNTDOWN

175
Days
175
Hours
175
Minutes
Date
August 30, 2025
Season
Fall (September-November)
Location
Wellington, Prince Edward Island
Avg Temp
Warm (20-30°C)
Avg Humidity
Moderate (40-60%)