The course is set for the thrilling 2025 edition of Targa Newfoundland with 25 teams registered so far. 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 roads across the breathtaking island of Newfoundland. You’ll hug the rolling, rugged coastline and speed through the streets of charming towns and outports that will welcome you with open arms.
The first rally stages will be held along the beautiful Irish Loop in Witless Bay, Bay Bulls, Burnt Cove and Bauline East. The next stages are in the Placentia Bay area, which was once the French capital of the region, along the Cape Shore from Point Verde to St. Bride’s, Sanctuary and Cape St. Mary’s. 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 scenic 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’ll take part in a two-day Course Familiarization Program (commonly called Targa School) in St. John’s which includes 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 first hand!
