Legs for Literacy 2025

Legs for Literacy is an annual running event held in Moncton, New Brunswick, established in 2000 to support local literacy programs. It has grown to become the largest fall running event in the province, featuring certified marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, family run/walk, marathon relay, and virtual race options.

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The event courses are scenic and Boston qualifier certified for the marathon, offering flat, fast routes mostly on road surfaces with some trail mix in the half marathon. Proceeds aid literacy initiatives in the local communities of Moncton, Riverview, and Dieppe.

• Marathon: 42.195 km road course, Boston Marathon qualifier
• Half Marathon: 21.1 km mixed surface (~65% paved, 35% dirt trails)
• 10K & 5K: Flat, fast, fully road courses
• Marathon Relay: 42.195 km divided into 8 legs, road
• Family Run/Walk: 1 km road route
• Courses offer scenic views along the Petitcodiac River

• Certified marathon course serving as a Boston Marathon qualifier
• Largest fall running event in New Brunswick
• Scenic courses through Moncton, Riverview, and Dieppe
• Variety of race distances including family run and marathon relay
• Virtual race options available
• Proceeds support local literacy programs