Snowy Soles

The Happy Hour Series The First HourOne More HourThe Last Hour Description The first event in our Friday Night Happy Hour series takes place at the stunning Goodrich Loomis Conservation area. All of our Happy Hour races are designed to be a welcoming, informal and community building trail runs. Whether you are hardcore or just starting out there is a place here for you! And we are happy to cheer you on! Terrain & Course Map The course is 6-8kms (depending on trail conditions) and participants can expect to encounter hills, rocks, roots, and mossy log bridges. Some spots can be a bit slippery so caution for all is advised. Aid Stations & Facilities There are no aid stations for this event. We will have water available at the start/finish line. We are a cupless event. Please bring your own waterbottles.Goodrich Loomis does have a porta-potty just up from the parking lot. There are no other facilities on course. Kit Pick Up "Day of" registration will be available 1 hour before start for $40.

Timing/Cheating/Awards Timing will be done manually. There are no placement awards. Cheaters cheat themselves and look lame. Refunds/Deferrals/Changes There will be no refunds for any reason. If you are unable to make the event, you may defer to any one of our other Happy Hour events. Series Finishers There are no medals or awards. We will have Dirty Soles swag available for sale. For any participants who complete all 3 of our Happy Hour races, they will receive a custom Dirty Soles medal and prize at The Last Hour (the final race in the series) Sponsored By Event's current local time: 4:48 AM ET

STRONG KIDS DUATHLON CAMPBELLFORD

CAMPBELLFORD Y 2026 EVENT DETAILS

Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping extravaganza like no other! Join us on Thursday, August 13, as we celebrate the 18th anniversary of the Strong Kids Duathlon with an expansion into Campbellford! This beloved summer event is proudly presented by the YMCA Northumberland!

Plus, the Strong Kids Duathlon is not just a race; it raises funds too! And with the event expanding to the Campbellford Y, this year we are fundraising for:

The essential Mothers of Newborns program. This invaluable, free program offers mothers and their babies a safe and supportive path to health and wellness. Promoting physical activity and fostering connections creates a vital network of support and belonging for mothers during that critical first year of their baby’s life. We currently serve over 60% of all new moms in Northumberland!

Important Camp infrastructure and initiatives to expand programming and serve more children in Northumberland to gain confidence and thrive!

Including sponsors, we have a goal to raise $10,000 in support of these critical efforts, helping local babies, kids, youth and families shine brighter.

This event is not about winning awards. It is all about being active together and supporting each other! All participants will receive a finisher's ribbon!

Come and be a part of this empowering celebration, full of fun and emotions, as we unite to make a difference in the lives of many!

EVENT DETAILS : THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2026

• Kids ages 3-15 can participate in this friendly, competitive event while family, friends, volunteers and YMCA staff cheer them on.

• Check-in starts at 5:00pm; first race at 5:45pm; Over by 8:00pm.

• Swim within the Lane Pool at the Campbellford Y.

• Run around the Sunny Life Recreation & Wellness Centre within the paved lot.

• Six different age groups, each with their own event start time and distance:

• 3 years & under: Swim 15m | Run 200m

• 4-5 years: Swim 15m | Run 200m

• 6-7 years: Swim 50m | Run 500m

• 8-9 years: Swim 100m | Run 1km

• 10-11 years: Swim 150m | Run 1.5km

• 12+ years: Swim 200m | Run 2km

YMCA Membership is not required - any child aged 3 to 15 years can register and participate in this event. The event will happen, rain or shine.

For our 18th year, our participation fee is $18 per child.

The Strong Kids Duathlon is not just an event; it's a symbol of hope, unity, and the power of community. Don't miss out on this memorable day – see you at the starting line on August 13th!

The Fat Ass began in 2003 with 23 participants who didn't quite know what they had gotten themselves into and who fell in love with running the trails of the Batawa. Over the years the Fat Ass has grown to be one of the biggest trail races in Ontario, and despite the size of it, we maintain the inclusive atmosphere so everyone feels welcome; fast, slow, young, old, runners and walkers. We have various distances, with various start times:

• 50km- 730am

• Bad Ass 6 Hour- 8am

• 24.5km- 915am

• 16.5km-1030am

• 10km- 12pm

• 7.5km- 1pm

• 5km- 2pm

• Big Bum Kids' 1km- 1:15pm

NEW FOR 2026:

Big Bums Kids 1km will start at 1:15pm to avoid congestion on the trails.

NO refunds. We understand that many of our distances sell out quickly and that the life can change a lot between the time you register to race day. However, we can no longer offer refunds, but will extend the date of allowed transfers (October 31st). These transfers must be made between individuals at their own expense.

NO TRANSFERS AFTER OCTOBER 31ST

PLEASE register with the email you wish to receive communication from us about your race details. These are vital details to help your race day run smoothly.

*** FAT ASS SHIRT PRE-ORDER / BADASS SWAG DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 25TH!*** 6 Hour Badasses who register AFTER this date will not receive swag. Fat Ass shirts must be pre-ordered before this date.

50KM Rules/Regulations

There is a hard cutoff time of 5pm.

Runners will be required to have a headlamp after 3pm.

Runners not on their last loop by 3:45pm will not be allowed to finish their last loop.

Pacers allowed on the last loop.

Poles are okay too.

Course Description:

The Fat Ass is a mixed bag of tricks. Rocks, roots, wide trails, single tracks, wooden bridges, creek crossings, hills and meadows. Sometimes snow, often mud, sometimes nothing but sun. Its a guaranteed adventure, brace yourself for anything. Please do not use headphones. If you do, please keep your volume down so you can hear folks who need to pass.

Aid Stations/First-Aid:

There are three aid stations. One on the south loop, one on the north loop and one in between. These are all stocked with water, Tailwind, and a plethora of snacks.

WE ARE A CUPLESS EVENT! Bring your own flasks, speed cups or bladders to refill.

First Aid is provided by Neil Graham of Stat Med Canada

Porta potties will be available at the start/finish line area

Parking:

There is ample parking at Batawa Ski Hill. There is also overflow parking at the Batawa Community Centre. Please do your best to not park on the streets and if you are required to do so not block the driveways of residents.

Awards:

In keeping with the spirit of 'fat ass' style races, and to keep registration costs low, there are NO participant medals.

Medals will only be awarded to the first, second and third place male and female for each distance.

Big Bums (kids 1km race) will all receive participant ribbons.

Swag/Merch:

Various Dirty Soles merchandise will be available for sale.

Fat Ass 2026 race shirts are available for an extra cost (pre-order only).

Bad Ass 6-Hour participants can look forward to exclusive swag included in their entry fee.

FAT ASS SHIRT PRE-ORDER / BAD ASS SWAG DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 25TH! 6 Hour Badasses who register AFTER this date will not receive swag. Fat Ass shirts must be pre-ordered before this date.

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