The course is set* for the thrilling 2025 edition of Targa Newfoundland with 25 teams registered so far (see map below). Targa 2025 is scheduled from September 11-18.
Targa Newfoundland starts and ends in St. John’s, the oldest and easternmost city in North America, and covers about 2000 kilometres of winding, challenging roads across the breathtaking island of Newfoundland (see map below). You’ll hug the rugged coastline and speed through the streets of charming towns and outports that will welcome you with open arms.
Along the way, you’ll carve through the streets of Bay Bulls as spectators cheer you on; experience a rollercoaster ride on the road along the scenic Cape Shore; race through the streets of Gander, which took in thousands of international passengers diverted to the airport there after 9/11; speed past the rusted hulk of a shipwreck in Conception Harbour; and navigate intricate twists and turns through the narrow streets of historic Brigus … just to name a few of the many highlights.
From eastern to central Newfoundland and back again
The first rally stages will be held along the beautiful Irish Loop in Witless Bay, Bay Bulls, Burnt Cove and Bauline East – an area known as the heart of Irish culture in the province.
The next stages are in the former French capital of Placentia – Southern Avalon Peninsula area along the Cape Shore from Point Verde to St. Bride’s, Sanctuary and Cape St. Mary’s Ecological Reserve. Teams then head to Gander where they’ll race through the streets of the famous airport town.
From there, the rally winds through the Central Newfoundland towns and outports along Notre Dame Bay from Glenwood to Leading Tickles including Pleasantview, Point Leamington and Glover’s Harbour before heading to Appleton.
The next leg follows the Road to the Beaches along Eastport Peninsula on Bonavista Bay through the communities of Eastport, Happy Adventure, Salvage, Burnside, and Port Blandford.
Random Island in Trinity Bay will host multiple stages through the outports of Weybridge, Hickman’s Harbour, Lower Lance Cove and Petley.
On the final day of competition in the Conception Bay area, teams will race through Conception Harbour, Colliers, Marysvale, Turk’s Gut, and Georgetown before the finale through the narrow streets of historic Brigus.
Before teams hit the road, they take part in a two-day Course Familiarization Program (commonly called Targa School) in St. John’s including a driving skills review, stage review, and practice session. Targa wraps up in the city on the 19th with the awards gala.
Read more detailed information on all of the rally stages and all of our host communities on the Targa website.
Apply now to experience the excitement firsthand!
*Stages are correct as of publication date. Subject to any unforeseen scheduling changes later in the year.
