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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

Boston Qualifier

Course du Festival Acadien 2025 - Virtual 5 km

August 30, 2025
5 km (Virtual)
Boston Qualifier

Course du Festival Acadien 2025 - Virtual Half Marathon

August 30, 2025
21 km (Virtual)
Boston Qualifier

Course du Festival Acadien 2025 - Virtual 10 km

August 30, 2025
10 km (Virtual)
Boston Qualifier

Course du Festival Acadien 2025 - Under 11 Race

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

Course du Festival Acadien 2025 - Under 13 Race

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

Course du Festival Acadien 2025 - Half Marathon

August 30, 2025
8:00AM
21 km
Boston Qualifier

Course du Festival Acadien 2025 - 5 km Walk/Run

August 30, 2025
8:30AM
5 km
Boston Qualifier

Course du Festival Acadien 2025 - 10 km Walk/Run

August 30, 2025
8:30AM
10 km
Boston Qualifier

Course du Festival Acadien 2025 - Under 5 Race

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

Course du Festival Acadien 2025 - Under 8 Race

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

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

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%)