2026 Oak Ridges Moraine Adventure Relay

MONARCH ULTRA 10KM

COME FOR THE RUN, STAY FOR THE FESTIVAL!

The fourth annual Monarch Festival & Race is back for 2026! Kicking off the fall season in Peterborough and welcoming participants of all ages & abilities. The Monarch Festival & Race takes place on Saturday, September 19th, combining conservation, education & outdoor activity into one amazing event!

We're back at the stunning Millennium Park in downtown Peterborough, ON. Enjoy a 10km scenic route along the TransCanada Trail and Rotary Trail in East City Peterborough, finishing with a lively and family-friendly Monarch Festival.

Distances offered: 10km & 1km

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Monday, October 12, 2026

Last year we sold-out.

Don't be disappointed, sign-up early.

FINISHER MEDALS!*

*Medals for the 400 registrants who participate in the 2.5K and 5K

• Kids medals for the 1K fun run. Limit of 150 kids.

Come join the fun.

Supporting the YMCA Strong Communities Campaign.

The Turkey Trot has always been about creating a family friendly local event that supports the YMCA Strong Communities Campaign

– supporting children, teens, adults and seniors in our community who are in need of assistance by eliminating financial barriers.

The Turkey Trot invites everyone to join in the fun! There are many ways to participate and show your Turkey Spirit. If you’re interested in taking part but face any barriers, please reach out to us to discuss accommodations. We’re here to help ensure everyone can be included in the event.

FAMILY DISCOUNT INFORMATION BELOW

8:30 am – Check in and race day registration begins.

Located at YMCA Northumberland 339 Elgin St W, Cobourg,

9:20 Warm-up - a chance to do a warm-up with a Y leader.

9:30 Gobble Wobble – Fun activity for the 4 year old and under crowd. A surprise for all participants.

9:45 Wing Ding 1K Kids Fun Run – This is a space where kids and those that are kids at heart can participate in an event of their own. This is a fun untimed event. Finisher medals and a small surprise for all participants. Adults can support on the course (no need for supporters to register if they are in a supporting role).

10:10 The Gobbler 5K Run and 2.5K Run/ Walk – Timed event.

The course is a fun urban green space setting with uneven ground and some rolling hills.

The 5K course is a double loop of the 2.5K course.

A special surprise for 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd male and female. Categories: 18 and under & 19 plus.

11:20 Awards – Top finishers recognized. Golden Drumstick Award (best turkey spirit), Draw prizes.

*Start times are approximate.

THE COURSE

Participants will start at the YMCA and then enjoy running or walking in the Cobourg Conservation Area.

Participants will get a chance to experience a great urban green space in the heart of our community. The course is a fun urban green space setting with uneven ground and small rolling hills. The majority of the course will be grass.

BIB# PICK-UP

Check in and race day registration begins at 8:30 am.

Bibs will be assigned at the event.

COSTUMES

Add some extra fun by showing off your inner turkey and dressing up in costume or by wearing some festive additions to your race gear. Hey you might want to test drive your Halloween costume at the race.

The Golden Drumstick Award will be given out for best costume/ turkey spirit.

FAMILY DISCOUNT:

Family registration must be done in the same transaction, and you MUST select add another participant. You will be asked for each sub-event in the registration questions. You will then use the CODE at the very end of registering everyone.

Code: FAMILY25

APPLY THE CODE ONCE AS YOU CHECK OUT for 25% off.

A family is defined as "2 adults and up to 4 children 18 years old or younger".

We are now required that online prices be displayed up-front, including any taxes or third-party processing fees, a “Single Prominent Price (SPP)".

Since this platform (Race Roster) has a processing fee, the price on the registration form will show the sum of the processing fee and the race fee as one total.

REGISTRATION RACE FEES HAVE NOT CHANGED.

THE REGISTRATION RACE FEES ARE THE SAME AS LAST YEAR.

Dogs are not permitted on the course during the running events, but leashed dogs are always welcome to join the party in the start/finish area.

Strollers are asked to stay off the course during the running events. The 2.5K Run/Walk would work well for carrying wee ones in a backpack or sling style carrier.