Grand Falls Running - Potato Festival 2026
Grand Falls Running - Potato Festival 2026 takes place on June 28, 2026 in Grand-Sault (Grand Falls), New Brunswick. The run is staged alongside the town's long-running Potato Festival, which is now in its 63rd year, making the race part of a deep local tradition that stretches back generations.
The running portion is scheduled for a single day amid the festival's activities; exact distances, start times and category details are set by organizers each year. Runners join a concentrated race day that sits within the broader calendar of parade, market and community events that define the Potato Festival weekend.
What distinguishes this entry is its community-first character: the race folds into a town-wide celebration rather than standing apart as an isolated race weekend. That local integration means finish lines, cheering crowds and post-race activity happen in and around festival grounds, giving entrants a festival atmosphere the moment they cross the line. The long history of the Potato Festival also gives the run a legacy feel — many participants return year after year to race as part of a familiar summer tradition.
Plan to be in Grand-Sault on June 28, 2026 if you want to combine a summer race with a classic small-town festival experience. Verify registration windows and race-day specifics with the event organizers when entries open.
EVENTS
Course Details
- Start and finish take place in Grand-Sault (Grand Falls), New Brunswick, as part of the Potato Festival footprint
Race Highlights
- Chip timing and live results: Professionally chip‑timed by Atlantic Chip with official results posted during the event
- Post‑race Bistro food voucher: Each entry includes a voucher redeemable at the Potato Festival Bistro for post‑race refuelling
- Finisher medal and branded swag: Race kit includes a customized finishing medal plus Grand Falls Running branded items
- Scenic Trans Canada Trail sections: Course runs along packed trail overlooking the Saint John River with rolling hills and some fast flat stretches
- Festival atmosphere: Start/finish on the Potato Festival grounds so runners can join the parade, live music and evening entertainment immediately after the race