Time Line - Other Race Info Below
Friday October 1st 2027
Early Registration / Bib pickup/ drop bag drop off at LOCATION TBA
2 to 5 pm.
If you would like to provide us with a Drop Bag for 1, 2 or 3 Loops you will bring it here and drop it off. This is the only chance for 2 & 3 Loop Drop Bags to arrive before the runners do. More Information for Drop Bags is listed below
Please Note - At 5 PM on Friday, We are leaving the registration to deliver items / volunteers to the cabins.
10:30 PM - later Registration / Bib pick up for 2 & 3 Loopers at the Registration tent set up by the Cape Chignecto Park Office gate.
If you pick your Bib up now, your drop bags will only be delivered to the aid stations between 8 and 9 am.
11:30 PM all 2 & 3 Loop runners should be at the Start / Finish to check in to the race director tent.
Saturday October 2nd 2027
12:00 AM Midnight, 2 & 3 Loopers start off on their journey.
Then, 5 hrs later:
5 - 6:30 am Race Day Registration for our 1 Loopers
PLEASE NOTE ---> 1 Loop folks can bring a drop bag at this time to go to Carey Brook Aid Station if they did not do so on Friday.
7 AM 1 Loop begins... what a great time they will have!!!
Sunday October 3rd
11 am Carey Brook aid station demobilized. The runners still on course will still be supported.
12 PM Any 3 Loopers still out on course will be managed on a case by case basis. Race Officials may require a runner to proceed with a pacer... please consider having one prepared.
Just to Clarify - Race Information
During the race Cape Chignecto Park is still open to the Public.
******PARKING******
In 2026 we had Family & Pacers parking outside the green area. The Park is asking anyone associated with the race to park INSIDE the green area OR the Free Chiggy Parking in the field. No exceptions please! If you have a very large vehicle IE an RV, please park it in the field.
Please do not pitch tents in the Day Use area outside the office.
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Drop Bag Info
Drop Bag Requirements
- You can provide us with a DISPOSABLE Drop Bag, usually large ziplock bag sized. (Drawstring bags are fine). Anything placed in these bags, either you pick up at the Aid Station OR it will be discarded after the race.
- Please DO NOT put breakable items in these IE Mason Jars and DO NOT put items which may leak IE Ice in a Ziplock bag with a Mason Jar
- Write your Name and Aid Station on the Drop Bag.
- 1 Loopers can have One Drop Bag at the Carey Brook Aid Station (1st Approx 21k In). 1 Loop folks can give us their Drop Bag on Friday between 2 and 5 pm OR Saturday Morning pre-race registration between 5 am and 6:30.
- 2 & 3 Loopers can have Drop Bags at Carey Brook Aid Station (1st) and Arch Gulch Aid Station (2nd).
If a 2 or 3 looper wants to use drop bags, they need to drop them off at the Start and Finish between 2 and 5 pm on Friday.
If you are a 2 or 3 looper and you miss this drop bag time frame (life happens, traffic, flat tires)... you still have one last opportunity to get some drop bags to the Carey Brook Aid station before you head out at midnight... but because they don't get driven to that aid station until 7am, they might not be there until your 2nd loop...
All of these drop bags are to be considered disposable once the race is done.
AID STATION INFORMATION
THIS IS A CUPLESS EVENT!!!!!!!! If you arrive at an Aid Station and want a beverage IE Coke, Water, Skratch, the volunteers will be happy to pour some into your flask. They will not give you a cup.
The ONLY exception, is during the nights they will have warm beverages for the 2 & 3 loopers OR 1 loop folks out longer. They will have some insulated cups for these occasions, but will not use them for water, coke, skratch etc.
We will have some nutrition at the aid stations for as long as supplies last. Please be sure to not fully rely on the aid stations for your nutrition as some items be more popular than others:
Items to expect at each Aid Station -
● Coke
● Banana bread
● Pumpkin pie
● Scratch
● Pickles
● Cookies
● Soup from time to time
● Grilled cheese from time to time
● Coffee
● Gluten free bread will be available
● Watermelon
● Water
Extraction from Aid Stations for those who wish to drop during the race:
Due to the distance between the Aid Stations and the Start / Finish we will be scheduling Pick Ups
First between 8 and 9 am on Saturday
Second between 3 and 4 pm on Saturday
Third between 8 and 9 pm on Saturday
Fourth between 8 and 9 am on Sunday
The ONLY exceptions for this will be of a Medical Emergency
Please NOTE! This race has a lot of moving parts and we work really hard to make everyone's experience special and successful. The week leading up to the race we cannot reliably answer questions as we are into setup mode etc. Sept 25th 2027 is the last day we can answer questions. If you feel you have not found your answer here, please contact us prior to this date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q - Do you still need Volunteers
A - Yes we do. We need Volunteers to work in shifts at the Start / Finish Please email us @ wentworthvalleytrailrunners@gmail.com for more information.
Q - Are there places you recommend to stay?
A - Yes! There might be different Air BnBs or local cottages to rent. Sometimes these appear randomly during the year, keep an eye out.
Local Guy's Adventures has hard tents and camping spots to rent. Located a short drive away in Spencer's Island. Highly recommend: localguyadventures@gmail.com to book your spot.
Fundy Tides Campground ADDA. This is located in Advocate Harbour fundytidescampground@gmail.com
Old Shipyard Campground Located in Spencer;s Island: oldshipyardcampground@outlook.com
Sunshine Inn Motel in Parrsboro: https://thesunshineinn.ca/
Q - If I want to sell my Bib to someone else, and use the Transfer option, do you have a waitlist?
A - There is a discussion thread on our FB page for folks who want to Buy / Sell Bibs. You can post yours there to sell.
Q - Are there Bathrooms along the route?
A - There are vaulted toilets along the route in the different camping sites and the cabin Aid Stations
Q- What are some recommended items to bring?
A- New for 2027! It is Mandatory to carry a headlamp. Even if you consider yourself a fast runner and don't plan to be out after dark. Things do not always go as planned. You MUST show this Headlamp at Registration in order to receive your swag bag.
Recommended Items -
Hydration vest or something to carry liquid ... preferably 1 Litre minimum
This is a CUPLESS EVENT, please bring your own, Aid Stations will not provide
Water Filter - There are 3 Aid Stations, but there are several rivers you could refill water if you tend to go through a lot.
Small First Aid Kit - never a bad idea to have some bandages, duct tape and a thermal blanket.
Charged Cell phone with John’s # in it (902) 664 1069
Snacks
2 & 3 Loop folks require a Pacer for their last lap. Pacer Bibs will be provided
Some other things to Note:
Keep an eye on the projected weather to dress appropriately. If you are doing more than 1 loop, consider extra clothing in your vehicle.
Q- Are there aid stations?
A- NEW FOR 2027!!!!!!! The is 1 Hydration Station at the Bunkhouse Turn Off ON THE TRAIL, PLUS TWO Fully Equipped Aid Stations
Carey Brook Cabin (Approx 21k In)
Arch Gulch (Approx 43 K In)
If you are doing 2 or 3 loops, all aid stations will have something hot during the night. You can also use your vehicle as an Aid Station to grab extra food etc. The start/ finish will have a "Runners only tent" with a few choice aid station supplies.
The Start / Finish does not carry Skratch. Please plan accordingly
Note - None of the Aid Stations are accessible by family. The Hydration Station is close to Eatonville road by the Bunkhouse. If you want to cheer your runner on, you can access the trail here.
Also, If you park at the Elliott Field parking, you can make your way into the trail across the bridge in 5 or so minutes.
Q- Can my family/friends come and see me run?
A- The park is open to the public during the race. None of the Aid Stations are accessible to the public as mentioned above. But Friends / Family can cheer the runners coming in at the Finish, or hike into the trail.
Q - What if I am on the course and want to drop from the Race?
A - If you want to drop from the race (not including a life threatening injury), stop at one of the Aid Stations. There will be volunteers at these who can sit with you and keep you company.
As mentioned above:
Extraction from Aid Stations for those who wish to drop during the race:
Due to the distance between the Aid Stations and the Start / Finish we will be scheduling Pick Ups
First between 8 and 9 am on Saturday
Second between 3 and 4 pm on Saturday
Third between 8 and 9 pm on Saturday
Fourth between 8 and 9 am on Sunday
The ONLY exceptions for this will be of a Medical Emergency
Please note: you will be given the distance recorded before you left the course. No one DQ’s at the Chiggy Ultra ever. You get credit for what you ran.
Q- Where do I park for the race?
2 & 3 Loopers will be able to park in a flagged off area in the Main Parking lot for the Park. If there is room for 1 loopers, it will be first come first served in this area, otherwise 1 loopers can park in field designated as parking prior to park entrance.
As mentioned above in the parking info, if you are friends / family / pacers, please DO NOT PARK outside the green area marked on the map. The park has asked us to respect the remainder of the parking lot for everyone else enjoying the park during the race.
Q- What if I've arrived a bit late, what do I do?
A- Come to the Start / Finish, we’ll get you started. No problem.
Q- When can my pacer start?
A - After the 2 and three lappers have done 1 full lap, their pacer can join them on the second and or third lap. When you are heading back out with a pacer, check in with the Start / Finish Tent. We will need your pacers emergency contact info as well as if they are allergic to anything.
NEW FOR 2027 - They will also be provided a Pacer Bib
Q- Can my Pacer help me?
A- Yes, your pacer can help you, as a matter of fact, anyone can. If a fellow trail runner or random hiker wants to lend you a headlamp/granola bar/change of shorts… take the help… whatever is going to help you finish… take the help. Piggybacking discouraged... but.......
Q- Can I wear headphones/earbuds?
A- Absolutely. If it will help you to finish your race by listening to: Enya, David Goggins audio book “Can’t Hurt me”, or Rob Zombie, Slipknot or Clint Black… do it!!! If it’s Clint Black, please don’t play the music out loud.
Q- Will you have First Aid Available?
A - Yes we will have a couple of paramedics on site as well as well stocked first aid kits at each aid station.
Q- What if i signed up for 1 lap and want to add one more when i arrive at the finish because I am feeling so good?
A- If you arrive back to the finish and want to add more laps… we would ask you to pay the difference of the two races. We will contact the Aid Stations to let them know you are going back out on course.
Q - What if I signed up for 2 or more laps and want to reduce after a lap or two?
A - This is no problem. You will be credited for the distance you achieve. However if you were signed up for 3 or 2 laps, and do less, your results will be placed on a separate list. So if you signed up for two laps, and crushed one lap and want to stop, you will be placed on a separate 1 Lap finishing list than those who signed up for 1 and finished 1.
If you signed up for 2 or 3 laps and want to reduce before the race starts, NO PROBLEM! You can let us know when you are picking up your Bib. If you were supposed to start at Midnight and wait to pick your Bib up until Saturday morning with the 1 Loop folks, no problem. Let us know then!
You DO NOT NEED TO CALL OR TEXT ME the day or two before the race to tell me this.
Q - If I signed up for three laps how can I make it a full 100miler so that I can say I have run a 100miler?
A - We will have a sign 2.5 kilometers along the road from the park towards Advocate, so you can finish your distance along the road and back.
2027 Race Map Coming Soon!
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