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• Boomerang Trail Run [dirtysolestrail.wixsite.com] [Register at raceroster.com]

  Sat, Jun 13, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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  A trail run you can tailor to your own goals!

  Challenge yourself on our 7km+ trail to complete as many loops as you can in 2, 4 or 6 hours. Set in the beautiful hills of Batawa, Ontario, our chill...

  A trail run you can tailor to your own goals!

  Challenge yourself on our 7km+ trail to complete as many loops as you can in 2, 4 or 6 hours. Set in the beautiful hills of Batawa, Ontario, our chill trail run is designed to get you outside moving, in a relaxed & supportive environment!

  Course Details / Aid Stations:

  Participants can expect to encounter hills, rocks, roots, sticks, mud and bugs. There is one road crossing. Runners will cross at their own risk!

  Trails at times are wide enough for two to run side by side and at other sections reduced to a single file track. So please come as a courteous human being. A simple "on your left" or "excuse me" ought to do the trick.

  The course will be marked but no mile markers. You will pass our aid station once in the 7km loop.

  We will have water and Tailwind available at our aid station approx halfway through the course along with the usual aid station fare. NOTE: We are a cup-less event. Our volunteers will be happy to help refill your bladders (hydration packs), water bottles or handhelds.

  There will be space at the start/finish for everyone to leave drop bags and set up chairs or coolers.

  We love these trails and we hope you will too, so lets keep them beautiful, STASH YOUR TRASH.

  Kit Pick Up

  Kit pick up is 90 minutes before race start.

  Details will be emailed to participants closer to the event date. Please be sure to register with an email address you wish to receive race information about.

  Timing/Cheating/Etc

  At the start and end of each loop participants must check in at our timing table. There will be a universal clock by which all participants will be timed and recorded. Times will be posted to our Facebook page following race day.

  And cheaters only cheat themselves. There are no placement medals, but better, self satisfaction of running a race well!

  Please remember we are not a Boston or UTMB qualifier. We're just here to have fun. The only competition should be being a better you than you were yesterday!

  Refunds/Deferrals/Changes

  NO refunds or deferrals for any reason.

  If you are unable to make it you may give your spot to someone else, but contact us immediately to make these changes. No changes after June 10th 2025

  Other vital stuff

  There will be a porta potty on site. No change rooms or dressing rooms.

  SWAG DEADLINE IS MAY 18th!

  Anyone registered after this date may not receive swag.

  All registrants will receive awesome race swag and a participant medal - we're working on details!

  Sponsored By:

  19.1 km from Cramahe
  Dino Dig, Quinte West, Ontario, Canada
  OpenStreetMap Google Maps

  Road Run Track Trail

• Northumberland Run Forest Run [runforestrun.ca] [Register at raceroster.com]

  Sun, Jun 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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  Sunday, June 14, 2026.

  Sometimes you just feel like running.

  The Northumberland Run Forest Run will give you a chance to move your legs through some beautiful forest trails.

  You can pick one of 4...

  Sunday, June 14, 2026.

  Sometimes you just feel like running.

  The Northumberland Run Forest Run will give you a chance to move your legs through some beautiful forest trails.

  You can pick one of 4 options.

  You can run The Jenny which is a 4 hour run that happens on a 3K loop. You love the loop so much you visit it again and again and again. Challenge yourself to see how many Jennys you can complete in 4 hours. Each lap will make the trail so familiar you'll feel right at home! You and the trail will go together like peas and carrots.

  If you are looking for a different challenge, you can do The Lieutenant Dan. This run explores a wonderful 7.5K loop. You may need some magic legs to help with some of those steep hills. You will run one loop as fast as you can.

  We also have the Benjamin Buford Blue, but people just call it The Bubba. A fantastic 9K loop that should get you well acquainted with the forest. You may choose to run this one with your best friend and talk about all the ways you can enjoy a day in the forest. You can run, you can walk, you can stroll, you can ….. The Bubba is a one loop run.

  And for no particular reason, you may decide to go for a little longer run. You can complete one loop of the Jenny. And when you get done, you can do a loop of the Lieutenant Dan. And when you finish that, you run the Bubba. And you may figure, since you ran this far, maybe you should run to Lookout Mtn using an out-and-back route for a total of 24.6K. And at the end, you may find yourself pretty tired, but happy to know you just completed The FULL GUMP.

  This event is self-supported. Participants are responsible for their own nutrition and water. No marshals are on course. Participants are expected to be self-supported.Participants may wish to carry a cell phone or sounding device (i.e. whistle) to access help if they need to access help. Aid is available at the start area (Location 50 - see map).

  For the safety of participants, no dogs are allowed in the race.

  If you want to add some extra fun, dress for the occasion in your best Forest Gump inspired attire and you may walk away with the trophy for the Gumpiest person at the run.

  Most of the trails (Purple Finch, Black Oak, and Sweet Fern) are free from motorized vehicles. Vehicles have access to some of the trails, such as going up to the Lookout. You may encounter a vehicle, but trail etiquette comes into play. You hear them coming and you just step to the side. Usually a friendly wave is exchanged.

  We are unable to offer refunds. There are lots of costs involved in running an event that are paid out before the event occurs and cannot be recouped by the organizers. You may be able to transfer your entry if you inform us within a reasonable amount of time.

  Northumberland Run Forest Run happily supports

  St. John Ambulance

  We are always pleased to be able to make a donation to St. John Ambulance and appreciate their presence and support at our event.

  21.4 km from Cramahe
  7272 County Road 45, Alnwick/Haldimand, Ontario, Canada
  OpenStreetMap Google Maps

  3k 7k 9k 24k Run Trail Walk

• Dark & Dirty [dirtysolestrail.wixsite.com] [Register at raceroster.com]

  Sun, Jul 12, 2026 at 8:30 PM

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  Race Description:

  Beat the July heat with a night race that starts after sunset.

  On the beautiful trails of Batawa, running this 7km/14km course is made to grow your love for the trails and level up...

  Race Description:

  Beat the July heat with a night race that starts after sunset.

  On the beautiful trails of Batawa, running this 7km/14km course is made to grow your love for the trails and level up your trail running skills!

  Terrain & Course Map:

  Participants can expect to encounter rocks, roots, stumps and hills. These trails are well marked.

  HEADLAMPS/FLASHLIGHTS/WAISTLAMPS ARE MANDATORY.

  For safety - NO headphones allowed

  Aid Stations & Course Marshals:

  There will be water and Tailwind available, watermelon, chips and freezies at halfway point for the 14km participants.

  We are a CUPLESS event. Please bring your own waterbottles.

  Kit Pick Up:

  Bib pick up will be available at 7:00pm on race night.

  Timing/Awards/Prizes

  Participants will be manually timed.

  !!Bibs must be clearly visible and worn on your front!!

  Custom medals will be given to the First Place Male and Female in both distances.

  There are also LOADS of draw prizes to be won donated from local businesses! This includes:

  Sugarbush Winery, Epic North Coffee, Spafford Health and Adventure, Pyramid Ferments, Stock and Row Cider, Ascension Movement, Match Movement, Picton Tattoo Club, Xscape Fitness, The County Marathon

  Refunds/Deferrals/Changes:

  No refunds or deferrals for any reasons. Changes to your distance can be made by emailing dirtysolestrail@gmail.com. No changes will be made on race day.

  Other vital stuff, like porta potties and race swag:

  A porta potty will be available at the start/finish line.

  There will be race medals for all participants.

  Race t-shirts will be made for those who register BEFORE JUNE 21ST

  below is a sample from 2025

  Sponsored by:

  19.1 km from Cramahe
  Dino Dig, Quinte West, Ontario, Canada
  OpenStreetMap Google Maps

  Run Trail

• Fat Ass Trail Run [dirtysolestrail.wixsite.com] [Register at raceroster.com]

  Sun, Nov 15, 2026 at 7:30 AM

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  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...

  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.

  Our Sponsors:

  19.1 km from Cramahe
  Dino Dig, Quinte West, Ontario, Canada
  OpenStreetMap Google Maps

  1k 5k 7k 10k 16k 24k 50k Run Track Trail Walk