5K races near Shediac

Legs for Literacy is an October road-race weekend in Moncton, New Brunswick. The marathon starts and finishes on Main Street in the city’s downtown. The same race day also offers a half marathon, 10 km, 5 km, relay, and youth events. A Family Fun Run is held on the Saturday before the main races. The marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier, and half marathon results can count toward New York City Marathon qualification. The field includes serious time-chasers as well as local runners and families. The event began with 5 km and 10 km races, then added the half marathon and marathon as it grew. It raises money for literacy projects in the community and commonly hosts New Brunswick championship races for the marathon and half marathon distances.