We are going to do the 2021 Herring Run this year. We will do our best to keep people safe and follow or exceed all provincial health guidelines. Below we have attached a copy of our operational plan. Things could change though so stay posted.
Please remember;
This year is racers only. No kids or family members.
Please bring a mask.
The 2021 race will be held Saturday, July 17th at 352 Mascarene Rd. Mascarene, New Brunswick, Canada
Check in at 9 am, Race start at 10:30 am
local organic luncheon to follow! (we hope)
$45 per entry
Below is a copy of our 2021 Covid Operational plan
| hr_op_plan.pdf |
Our 20 person wait list for 2021 is full.
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 and for providing many fun raffle prizes,
Super Important info
- This years cap is 115 racers.
- We will do a new waiting list this year, 20 people
- Having already given folks a chance to defer or get a refund for the 2021 race, only the 8 new folks will be able to get a refund.
- NO transfers.
- NO day of registrations.
- NO casual walkers, This is a race.
- In 2019 we sold out in 2 days so be XTRA snappy about it. This year will sell out even faster!
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 Saturday, July 17h, 8:30 AM
Check in closed Saturday July 17th, 10 AM
Race Start ~ 10 & 20k Saturday, July 17th 10:30 AM
Local and organic luncheon Saturday, July 17th, 1 1:30 AM
Awards and prizes Saturday, July 17th, 1:30 PM
Check in start Saturday, July 17h, 8:30 AM
Check in closed Saturday July 17th, 10 AM
Race Start ~ 10 & 20k Saturday, July 17th 10:30 AM
Local and organic luncheon Saturday, July 17th, 1 1:30 AM
Awards and prizes Saturday, July 17th, 1:30 PM
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.
Anyone interested can contact me at 506 755 2893 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.
Anyone interested can contact me at 506 755 2893 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 1:30 AM and go on into the afternoon. The kids race will take place around 1:30 PM 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 10 AM on July 17th.
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 1:30 AM and go on into the afternoon. The kids race will take place around 1:30 PM 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 10 AM on July 17th.
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 1:30 PM (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 offer limited 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 1:30 PM (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 offer limited 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
Topsail Canvas, Mascarene
Bryan Gagner Photography, Mascarene
Mascarene Woodworks, Mascarene
And These businesses that contributed to the success of this event
Gore Farms, St. Stephen
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