The Chiggy Ultra

Advocate Harbour, Nova Scotia, Canada

Oct 3-4, 2026 - Saturday to Sunday

9k, 51k, 102k, 153k, Ultra

Video

Race Information

The Cape Chignecto Provincial Park is known for its beauty as well as its challenging vertical gain and single track technical trails.  This 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.

The Chiggy Ultra offers one, two, or three loops, with each loop at ~51km. The race also offers the Rockhammer 9K, 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!

 

Get a Training Plan for this Run

Receive 2 FREE Weeks of personalised run training from our friends at Runna

The Runna app, the ultimate running coach in your pocket, gives you personalised programs that sync with your favourite devices, includes strength and mobility training, and offers complete support.

You get 2 weeks for free!

Learn more about Runna. Click the link below.

Check Out Runna

Race Facts

Race Size: 100 - 500

Elevation: Lots of Hills

Course Type: Trail

Boston Qualifier: No

Kids Run: No

Where to Stay

Use this map to find hotels and airbnb accommodation near this race location.