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Florence Barron, 88, won the female 80+ age group at the Cape to Cabot 20K Road Race. She finished in 2:38:32, marking her 13th participation in the event. Barron, a member of Athletics NorthEAST Running Club, has a personal best of 2:06:58 from 2017.
Andrew Peverill set a new course record of 1:10:19, surpassing the previous record by over two minutes. Katheryn Cochrane won the women’s title in 1:22:41. The race, known for its challenging terrain, includes four steep climbs and stunning views. Read more culture coverage.
The Cape to Cabot Road Race, featuring 452 participants, is one of North America’s toughest. Eight participants have run all 20 editions, known as the Streakers. Peverill also won the Made to Move Mile, finishing in 7:13. Related: Gabriela DeBues-Stafford sets new Canadian women's 10K record.
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Florence Barron, 88, wins female 80+ age group at Cape to Cabot 20K Road Race. Florence Barron, 88, won the female 80+ age group at the Cape to Cabot 20K Road Race. She finished in 2:38:32, marking her 13th participation in the event. Barron, a member of Athletics NorthEAST Running Club, has a personal best of 2:06:58 from 2017.
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Runner World published this brief on October 20, 2026. The underlying Canadian Running report was dated October 20, 2026.
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