International Night of a Thousand Fiddles
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Glenville
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Event Dates: August 15 & 16, 2020
Race Location: 32 MacDonald Road, Mabou, NS
Race Distances: 47k, 88k, and 162k (distances and routes may vary slightly come race day)
Difficulty: If you did the 2019 Capes 100, you’re in for a bigger and sweeter treat! We have significantly more vertical gain and loss for everyone this year…and a lot more singletrack with easily more stunning vistas than the 2019 course!
Weekend Schedule
Friday August 14, 2020
- 12:00pm-7:00pm — Check-in/Swag pick up at the Mabou Gaelic College (32 MacDonald Road, Mabou)
- 7:00pm — Pre-race meeting (mandatory — also at the Mabou Gaelic College)
Saturday August 15, 2020
- 6:00am — all events start at the Mabou Gaelic College
- 2:00pm — Awards for 47k at the Mabou Gaelic College
Sunday August 16, 2020
- 12:00pm — Awards for 88k and 162k at the Mabou Gaelic College
- 6:00pm — 100 mile course closes
More information on routes and recommended gear available on the website.
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