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"An early morning walk is a blessing for the whole day." — Henry David Thoreau
"Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower." — Albert Camus
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Runners, walkers, families: everyone belongs here. Join your neighbours and friends for the very first edition of the Trails-Giving 5K, surrounded by fall colours at their peak.
Registration happens online through Race Roster, our official and secure platform.
You'll be redirected to Race Roster to complete your registration.
The Trails-Giving 5K is more than a race: it's a celebration of our trails and the people who bring them to life. Organized by MDR* Trails (MDR Conservation and Trails Association Inc.), the event connects our communities on Thanksgiving morning. MDR* Trails is a non-profit organization born from a citizen-led initiative, independent of government.
* MDR: Moncton – Dieppe – Riverview
Everyone gathers and starts at 9:00 AM: fast runners head out first, followed by joggers, then walkers, strollers and families. No pressure, just fun.
Smiling volunteers, cheers along the whole route and a festive finish at Rotary St-Anselme Park. Feel like dressing up as a turkey or in autumn colours? We love it! Be part of the very first edition!
Funds raised go toward completing the missing links in our trail network, connecting Moncton, Dieppe and Riverview end to end.
The Big 5: a necklace of green corridors linking Moncton, Dieppe and Riverview. Conceptual routes, to be developed.
The course is point-to-point: the start and finish are in different places. Read it carefully. Your participation in this great adventure will make the event truly memorable.
9:00 AM start: fast runners up front, joggers in the middle, walkers and families at the back.
Celebration, snacks and reunions at the Pavilion. Le Barbu will open specially for the occasion!
Park at Rotary St-Anselme Park (the finish), then hop on the shuttle to the start. Your car will be waiting for you at the finish line. The Dieppe Aquatic Centre and the Dieppe IGA Co-op will be closed that day and have kindly allowed us to use their parking lots.
Location: Pavilion, Rotary St-Anselme Park. Arrive early, run relaxed.
Official 5 km course, 43 m of elevation gain through the region's most beautiful trails.
Volunteers are at the heart of this race's success. Two hours of your morning, a fall's worth of memories, and the best views on the course.
Share your favourite moment, 100% anonymously. Your words could end up featured right here.
Align your organization with the very first edition of a community event that gets the region moving and shines a light on our trails.
Your logo in front of hundreds of participants, their families and our online community, before, during and after the event.
Every dollar supports the conservation and upkeep of the trails connecting our three communities, season after season.
Show that your organization believes in the outdoors, active living and the region's wellbeing.
Write to us at trailsgiving@gmail.com and we'll build a partnership that fits you.
At Rotary St-Anselme Park (the finish). From there, a shuttle takes you to the start at the Dieppe Aquatic Centre. Your car waits for you at the finish line: the best of both worlds. Consider carpooling too, fewer cars and more fun! The Dieppe Aquatic Centre and the Dieppe IGA Co-op will be closed that day and have kindly allowed us to use their parking lots.
Yes, one way only, from Rotary Park to the start, at 8:00, 8:15 and 8:30 AM. Seats are limited: first come, first served, so we also encourage carpooling. There is no return shuttle after the race.
Yes, if you can't pick it up the day before, your bib will be available from 7:30 to 8:30 AM on race morning at the Rotary Park Pavilion. We still recommend the day before (3:00 to 5:30 PM, same spot) for a stress-free morning.
The Trails-Giving 5K is first and foremost a community celebration. Timing is provided by Atlantic Chip, and results will be posted as they come in.
The race happens rain or shine: it's fall in New Brunswick, after all! In case of dangerous conditions, we'll reach registered participants by email and on our social channels.
Absolutely! Families, kids and strollers are all welcome. Everyone starts at 9:00 AM: walkers, strollers and families line up at the back and move at their own pace, safely.
We love our four-legged friends! Unfortunately, for insurance reasons, dogs can't take part in the race. Please leave them at home that morning.
A question, an idea, an urge to get involved? Write to us and the MDR Trails team will be happy to reply.
Presented by
Gold Maple — Executive Sponsor
Silver Birch — Trail Builder
Bronze Trail — Friend of the Trails
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