Race the Bore – Riverview, NB
The Petitcodiac River has been a vital waterway for centuries and holds deep cultural significance for the Mi'kmaq people, who have lived along its banks for generations. Racing along this river means becoming part of a powerful story—one shaped by time, tides, and tradition.
Approximately every 12 hours, a tidal bore surges up the river — a rare natural event where the incoming tide forms a visible wave that rushes inland against the current. It's a dramatic natural phenomenon that shapes life along its muddy banks.
Unlike any other race, this unique event pits you against a literal wave — a tidal bore pushing upriver at surprising speed. Can you outrun the tide?
Race Details
- Race Options:
- Beat the Bore 1K — A fast-paced sprint alongside the tidal bore surge. Short, exciting, and challenging.
- Bridge-2-Bridge 2K — A scenic route between Riverview’s bridges. Longer, intense, and difficult.
- Start Time: Each reace is precisely timed with the incoming tidal bore — don't be late, the tide won't wait!
- Location: Riverfront Trail, Riverview, NB (see map below)
- Check-in: 30 minutes before race start time at the riverfront gazebo.
- Post-Race: Refreshments and a celebration zone near the finish line
- Awards: Prizes for top finishers and the fastest to beat the bore
Course Map - Riverfront Trail, Riverview, NB
🏁 Start & Finish Locations
All races begin beneath the Gunningsville Bridge on the Riverfront Trail, marked by the green flag on the map. This scenic riverside path follows the Petitcodiac River, offering an incredible front-row view of the approaching tidal bore.
📍 1K – Beat the Bore
Runners will follow the red trail heading west. The 1K race ends at the intersection where the trail meets Pine Glen Road, marked by the red flag on the map.
📍 2K – Bridge-2-Bridge
Continuing past the 1K finish, 2K runners follow the blue trail all the way to the Brenda Robertson Bridge (formerly the Causeway). The 2K race finishes near Findlay Boulevard, as shown by the blue flag on the map.