You’re invited to join this annual eight-mile race through the modern town and historical communities of Louisbourg!
Registration Fee: $40.00 until Aug. 8; $50.00 from Aug. 9-12 at 12 noon; registration not confirmed until fee received by e-transfer at [email protected]
Contact: [email protected] or [email protected]
Race Kit Pick-up: Race day from 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. at the United Church Hall on Upper Warren Street, Louisbourg (allow 15 minutes to travel from downtown Louisbourg to Fortress site). $6.75 admittance fee will be charged by the Fortress for any guest accompanying the runner on site who is 18 years & over, payable when picking up race kits. Runner’s admittance fee is included in their registration.
Race Start Time: 6 p.m. at the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site. Start line and finish line by Frederick Gate. Race course will be closed at 7:45 p.m. – must be finished race by this time!
Award ceremony will begin at 7:45 p.m. at the fortress. Savour a take-out meal of fish chowder meal (or vegetarian soup option) and enjoy the atmosphere of La Taverne Storehouse to celebrate crossing the finish line.
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