The Chiggy Ultra - 2026
- Date Fri 2nd October 2026
- Location Advocate Harbour, NS
- Price $29.26 - $245.20
- Races 4 races
- Distances Ultra
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating adventure at The Chiggy Ultra on Friday, October 2, 2026, set against the breathtaking backdrop of Cumberland's Cape Chignecto Provincial Park. Known for its stunning natural beauty and challenging terrain, this event offers participants the most vertical gain of any race in the Maritimes, with a staggering 2200 meters of elevation per loop! The event features a variety of race distances to cater to all levels of runners, including the fun 9K Rockhammer, an intense 51-kilometer One Loop, and the formidable Three Loops, which is nearly 100 miles of rugged trail.
Join fellow trail enthusiasts as you navigate the technical single-track paths while soaking in the scenic views that make Cape Chignecto so special. Whether you're a seasoned ultra runner or taking your first steps on the trails, The Chiggy Ultra promises an unforgettable experience filled with camaraderie and breathtaking landscapes. With limited spaces available, don't miss your chance to be part of this extraordinary event! Sign up today and prepare for an adventure like no other!
Join fellow trail enthusiasts as you navigate the technical single-track paths while soaking in the scenic views that make Cape Chignecto so special. Whether you're a seasoned ultra runner or taking your first steps on the trails, The Chiggy Ultra promises an unforgettable experience filled with camaraderie and breathtaking landscapes. With limited spaces available, don't miss your chance to be part of this extraordinary event! Sign up today and prepare for an adventure like no other!
Organiser's Description
The Cape Chignecto Provincial Park is known for its beauty as well as its challenging vertical gain and single track technical trails. Our event gives the runners the most vertical gain of any event in the Maritimes at 2200m per loop! People who experience Cape Chignecto Park will lovingly refer to it as Chiggy.Please READ BEFORE SIGNING UP:We DO NOT OFFER REFUNDS OR DEFERRALS! I realize things unexpectedly can happen, like life, health issues, training not going to plan. Our policy on this is FIRM.We DO offer Transfers! If you can't make it for any reason, you can sell your Bib to someone else and use the Transfer button on this page. You can Transfer your Bib up until September 26 2025.IF there is a chance you might not make it to the race, consider purchasing Race Roster Enhanced Refund ProtectionThe RRERPP covers but is not limited to:Injury & illnessCOVID-19Severe weatherLayoffs/terminationsMechanical breakdownshttps://support.raceroster.com/hc/en-us/articles/4410757657876-Managing-my-Race-Roster-registration-refund-protectionPLEASE Pay attention to Event Start times!
2025 Chiggy Ultra Events:The Rockhammer - 9K - This is a short but hilly fun run. Perfect for building confidence in runners new to the trails and/or friends and family waiting for their 1, 2, or 3 looper to finish. It has a little bit of everything: hills, technical terrain, two really fun downhill sections... and a few look offs for the views!Start time Saturday Oct 3rd at 7 AM for The RockhammerOne Loop - As in years past, it starts out including McGahey Canyon trail, then heading counter clockwise around Cape Chignecto. This will get you approx 2200 meters of Vertical Gain and just over 51 kilometers. On this run you will hit 3 Aid Stations, and probably a lot of mud. It's mostly single track technical trail. Are you ready for an adventure?Start time Saturday Oct 3rd at 7 AM for One LoopTwo Loops - Finish one loop and are you prepared to complete what not many have, a second loop. One has some serious bragging rights. Two, twice as many. You will hopefully have a lot of Vert training in the bank. As you head out, those watching you leave will think "Wow, that person must eat galvanized nails for breakfast everyday." The bright side, you'll spend good chunks of your 2nd loop with a lot of others on the trail.Start time Saturday Oct 3rd at 12 AM MIDNIGHT!!!!!!! for Two LoopsThree Loops - This is arguably the toughest accomplishment in the Maritime Provinces. If you sign up for this, you are an animal. You might get to experience not one, but two sunrises at Beautiful Cape Chignecto Park. But seriously, this is no joke. The distance might fall just short of 100 Miles, but the difficulty is NOT short of a 100 miler. You are a beast, just DO it. DO IT!
You WILL get a finishing Buckle.
OH IF you want to complete an official 100 miler, we can EASILY add an extra small section to achieve that.Start time Saturday Oct 3rd at 12 AM MIDNIGHT!!!!!!! for Three LoopsCut Offs: All Aid Stations will be closed by 12 pm on Sunday afternoon. Any runners still out on course at this time will be managed on a case by case basis.Sign up today! Space is limited.This is the Official Chiggy Ultra Blog website. Please check this frequently until Race Day as we will be updating it with Frequently Asked Questions, Mandatory Items and General Race info. There is a lot of stuff in here, you might just find the answer to your question!https://trailrunninginwentworthvalley.blogspot.com/2025/10/the-chiggy-ultra-2026.htmlResults from The Chiggy Ultra 2025https://trailrunninginwentworthvalley.blogspot.com/2025/10/the-chiggy-ultra-2025-results.html
2025 Chiggy Ultra Events:The Rockhammer - 9K - This is a short but hilly fun run. Perfect for building confidence in runners new to the trails and/or friends and family waiting for their 1, 2, or 3 looper to finish. It has a little bit of everything: hills, technical terrain, two really fun downhill sections... and a few look offs for the views!Start time Saturday Oct 3rd at 7 AM for The RockhammerOne Loop - As in years past, it starts out including McGahey Canyon trail, then heading counter clockwise around Cape Chignecto. This will get you approx 2200 meters of Vertical Gain and just over 51 kilometers. On this run you will hit 3 Aid Stations, and probably a lot of mud. It's mostly single track technical trail. Are you ready for an adventure?Start time Saturday Oct 3rd at 7 AM for One LoopTwo Loops - Finish one loop and are you prepared to complete what not many have, a second loop. One has some serious bragging rights. Two, twice as many. You will hopefully have a lot of Vert training in the bank. As you head out, those watching you leave will think "Wow, that person must eat galvanized nails for breakfast everyday." The bright side, you'll spend good chunks of your 2nd loop with a lot of others on the trail.Start time Saturday Oct 3rd at 12 AM MIDNIGHT!!!!!!! for Two LoopsThree Loops - This is arguably the toughest accomplishment in the Maritime Provinces. If you sign up for this, you are an animal. You might get to experience not one, but two sunrises at Beautiful Cape Chignecto Park. But seriously, this is no joke. The distance might fall just short of 100 Miles, but the difficulty is NOT short of a 100 miler. You are a beast, just DO it. DO IT!
You WILL get a finishing Buckle.
OH IF you want to complete an official 100 miler, we can EASILY add an extra small section to achieve that.Start time Saturday Oct 3rd at 12 AM MIDNIGHT!!!!!!! for Three LoopsCut Offs: All Aid Stations will be closed by 12 pm on Sunday afternoon. Any runners still out on course at this time will be managed on a case by case basis.Sign up today! Space is limited.This is the Official Chiggy Ultra Blog website. Please check this frequently until Race Day as we will be updating it with Frequently Asked Questions, Mandatory Items and General Race info. There is a lot of stuff in here, you might just find the answer to your question!https://trailrunninginwentworthvalley.blogspot.com/2025/10/the-chiggy-ultra-2026.htmlResults from The Chiggy Ultra 2025https://trailrunninginwentworthvalley.blogspot.com/2025/10/the-chiggy-ultra-2025-results.html
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Cape Chignecto Provincial Park, W Advocate Rd, Advocate Harbour, NS, Canada
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