2023 Herring Run
Registration will begin on March 1 at 6 am this year.
I will be on a plane on Feb 1
The 2023 race will be held Sunday, August 6th at 352 Mascarene Rd. Mascarene, New Brunswick, Canada
Check in and race start TBD,
local organic luncheon to follow!
$50 per entry
To get on the email list for next years race by writing;
bryangagner@gmail.com
proudly supported with a happy trail crew, spiritual guidance and prizes galore by
bryangagner@gmail.com
proudly supported with a happy trail crew, spiritual guidance and prizes galore by
Thanks to; Salomon Trail Running for providing the main winning prizes, River and Trail Outdoor Company for providing 2 $100 gift cards
Super Important info
- This years cap is 115 racers.
- We will do a waiting list this year, 20 people. Email bryangagner@gmail.com to git on it!
- NO transfers.
- NO day of registrations.
- NO casual walkers, This is a race. Give 'er!
- We sell out in a few hours so be XTRA snappy!
Sorry for the inconvenience but this makes much less work for us, keeping costs lower and the transfers don't work well anyway. We will find new people to take your spot. Make sure when you sign up that you have the time off. In 2016 We had 35 no shows and that is a bummer for others who missed the registration but wanted to come enjoy the fun.
Race Day Schedule:
Check in start Sunday, August 6th
Check in closed Sunday, August 6th
Race Start ~ 10 & 20k Sunday, August 6th
Snacks for tired racers Sunday, August 6th
Local and organic luncheon Sunday, August 6th
Kids race Sunday, August 6th
Awards and prizes Sunday, August 6th
Check in start Sunday, August 6th
Check in closed Sunday, August 6th
Race Start ~ 10 & 20k Sunday, August 6th
Snacks for tired racers Sunday, August 6th
Local and organic luncheon Sunday, August 6th
Kids race Sunday, August 6th
Awards and prizes Sunday, August 6th
The Course:
The Herring Run is held on one 10 km loop, run once or twice depending on your gumption. It goes inland first then works it's way back to the coast. It is mostly on single and double track with 2 paved road crossings (one involves running 220 meters on the paved road before crossing and ducking into a 1/2 mile of dirt rd.) The trail runs by two inland ponds and about a 1/2 mile along the rocky bay shore. You even have to cross a good size cove at low tide. Many private landowners have been gracious enough to open up their property for such shenanigans and so we are all grateful to them.
THE KIDS RACE will be 2 laps around our fields and a bit of woods for a total of
a 1/2 mile.
Course Previews
Anyone interested can contact me at 506 755 2893 (Land Line) or text at 1-506 754 2488 or email, bryangagner@gmail.com and I can schedule a course preview with you.
The Herring Run is held on one 10 km loop, run once or twice depending on your gumption. It goes inland first then works it's way back to the coast. It is mostly on single and double track with 2 paved road crossings (one involves running 220 meters on the paved road before crossing and ducking into a 1/2 mile of dirt rd.) The trail runs by two inland ponds and about a 1/2 mile along the rocky bay shore. You even have to cross a good size cove at low tide. Many private landowners have been gracious enough to open up their property for such shenanigans and so we are all grateful to them.
THE KIDS RACE will be 2 laps around our fields and a bit of woods for a total of
a 1/2 mile.
Course Previews
Anyone interested can contact me at 506 755 2893 (Land Line) or text at 1-506 754 2488 or email, bryangagner@gmail.com and I can schedule a course preview with you.
Interactive Course Map
This elevation profile looks scary, but note the scale on the left....Not that bad really.
Google Earth link of map
| the_herring_run_10k_course1.kmz |
Directions:
The race is starting and finishing in our dooryard, 352 Mascarene Rd. Mascarene, NB
Just south of St. George. ..... . . . . . . and so here is a map of how to get there:
Click on the blue marker for directions.
The race is starting and finishing in our dooryard, 352 Mascarene Rd. Mascarene, NB
Just south of St. George. ..... . . . . . . and so here is a map of how to get there:
Click on the blue marker for directions.
View 352 Mascarene Rd. Mascarene, NB in a larger map
Yummy bits:
There will be a free, locally sourced, mostly organic luncheon for racers and volunteers around 1 1 AM and go on into the afternoon. The kids race will take place around 1 1 AM or after all the 10/20k runners and volunteers get back. Anyone who wants to is encouraged to come early and stay Saturday night and join us for a bonfire. As always, there will be free camping in our fields. We have organized this to be an event to "hang out" at after the race for a bit. Sadie and I would love to meet all of you and make more friends.
Sorry, NO "day of" registration.
Everyone must sign in before TBD on August 6th.
The reason is for safety. We want to give a list of all runners to the volunteers before they are sent out along the course so they can be sure nobody got stuck in a hole or worse. We want to be prepared and ready for accidents so we can help you.
There will be a free, locally sourced, mostly organic luncheon for racers and volunteers around 1 1 AM and go on into the afternoon. The kids race will take place around 1 1 AM or after all the 10/20k runners and volunteers get back. Anyone who wants to is encouraged to come early and stay Saturday night and join us for a bonfire. As always, there will be free camping in our fields. We have organized this to be an event to "hang out" at after the race for a bit. Sadie and I would love to meet all of you and make more friends.
Sorry, NO "day of" registration.
Everyone must sign in before TBD on August 6th.
The reason is for safety. We want to give a list of all runners to the volunteers before they are sent out along the course so they can be sure nobody got stuck in a hole or worse. We want to be prepared and ready for accidents so we can help you.
Cut off times for 20k....
Due to the complexity of the low tide crossing, we need all racers to be finished by TBD (3 hours after the start). So, if you sign up for the 20k, we are imposing a one hr, 30 min time limit on your first lap. If you do not think you can make this, please sign up for the 10k as you will have 3 hours to complete one lap.
Anyone is welcome to try but please be prepared to be asked to stop racing at the aid station at the 1 lap mark if you do not make the cut off time.
A rough gauge for your time on this technical course is to take you road race time for the distance and multiply it by 1 .5.
Aid stations
There will be only one aid station for the 20k at the one lap mark. We will try to offer classic Herring Run refreshments like water, lemonade and homemade energy bars.
20k racers are also encouraged to leave a drop bag with your own snacks and drink at the aid station that you can easily access upon finishing your first lap.
There will not be any aid stations for the 10 k.
Agua. .. .. . . . . . .
Everyone is encouraged to bring your own water on the run, whether it be a hand held water bottle, hydration bladder or waist pack as you may well be out enjoying the trail for a while on a hot summer day.
Free Camping is available in our fields.
Other fine places to stay in our area
Doggies?
Please keep your dogs at home.
Although we love dogs, we ask that you keep your pups at home to avoid any issues involving food, kids, squishy poo or race course obstacles.
Thank you, and sorry for any inconvenience.
Due to the complexity of the low tide crossing, we need all racers to be finished by TBD (3 hours after the start). So, if you sign up for the 20k, we are imposing a one hr, 30 min time limit on your first lap. If you do not think you can make this, please sign up for the 10k as you will have 3 hours to complete one lap.
Anyone is welcome to try but please be prepared to be asked to stop racing at the aid station at the 1 lap mark if you do not make the cut off time.
A rough gauge for your time on this technical course is to take you road race time for the distance and multiply it by 1 .5.
Aid stations
There will be only one aid station for the 20k at the one lap mark. We will try to offer classic Herring Run refreshments like water, lemonade and homemade energy bars.
20k racers are also encouraged to leave a drop bag with your own snacks and drink at the aid station that you can easily access upon finishing your first lap.
There will not be any aid stations for the 10 k.
Agua. .. .. . . . . . .
Everyone is encouraged to bring your own water on the run, whether it be a hand held water bottle, hydration bladder or waist pack as you may well be out enjoying the trail for a while on a hot summer day.
Free Camping is available in our fields.
Other fine places to stay in our area
Doggies?
Please keep your dogs at home.
Although we love dogs, we ask that you keep your pups at home to avoid any issues involving food, kids, squishy poo or race course obstacles.
Thank you, and sorry for any inconvenience.
Thanks to our sponsors;
River and Trail, Rothesay
Salomon Trail Running, France
Smartwool, Colorado
Topsail Canvas, Mascarene
Gagner Creative, Mascarene
And These businesses that contributed to the success of this event
Bantry Bay Farm, Bayside
Ambulance NB, Blacks Harbour
Terry's Beef and More, St. George
Fundy Bay Fire Department, Back Bay
Wolfhead Smokers, Letang
Country Market, St. George
Granite Town Farms, St. George
McKays Blueberries, Pennfield
Connors Bros. Brunswick Sardines, Black's Harbour
Any questions? Please call (866) 755 2893 or e mail me at bryangagner@gmail.com.
VIDEOS: 1/2 MILE KIDS RACE
VIDEOS: 1/2 MILE KIDS RACE