La Course des Pinces / Claw Run - Shediac 2026

La Course des Pinces / Claw Run is the official race of the Shediac Lobster Festival in Shediac, New Brunswick. It begins at 8:30 AM, offering participants a choice between a 5 km or a 10 km route, both suitable for runners and walkers. Chip timing is used, and all participants receive a race bib, a medal, and a branded buff. The race is centered around the festival grounds on Festival Street, with kit pickup occurring on race morning before the start. The 5 km route also incorporates the Open Championship program. Post-race, participants and their guests can purchase tickets for a community breakfast featuring pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausages, baked beans, croissants, juice, tea, and coffee. This event, organized by the Shediac Lobster Festival, is in its fifth year.