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Coldest Night of the Year — St. John's

Saturday, February 28, 2026Finished

St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

This edition ran on Saturday, February 28, 2026 — the last Saturday in February.

5km2km
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About this race

One of 222 Coldest Night of the Year locations listed on RaceFinder. The St. John's event ran February 28, 2026, over 5km and 2km.

A 2 km or 5 km fundraising walk, held the same February Saturday in about 220 Canadian communities - each one raising money for a local charity; in St. John's that is Choices for Youth. Signed routes, rest stops and a hot meal at the finish; walk the 2 km or the 5 km, in daylight or after dark. The 2026 St. John's walk drew 267 walkers on 43 teams.

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This race took place on February 28, 2026.

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What race day is usually like

0°/ -6°

typical high / low

50%

of days see rain

In St. John's this week of the year it is wet about 5 days in 10. This is what the last ten years did — not a forecast. Check one a few days out.

Daily records 2016–2025 for St. John's, via Open-Meteo.

Events on the day

  • 5 km Walk5km
  • 2 km Walk2km

Where

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St. John's, NL

Part of the Coldest Night of the Year

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Every listed location has run for 2026. The next dates haven't been announced yet.

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