Turas Mór 2026

Do it for the socks!

From jars of honey to the technical finisher socks, PYP is one sweet race! A challenging 12.5k loop through the Heights of Horseshoe in Craighurst, Ontario (Barrie area) awaits you, and runners can choose one of three distances to run including our 12.5k, 25k and 50k races, but what poison will you pick? Each loop presents challenging terrain and climbs that will elevate the heart rate of even the most experienced trail runner. You'll never know what the conditions will be on race day as the variability of Canadian spring weather has given us everything from t-shirt weather to snow! Proceeds from the race go to local social service organizations and the Copeland Forest Friends. Come for the day or stay in the area for the weekend and enjoy the many scenic vistas that Simcoe County has to offer.

Course Description

Out of the chute, start with a quick 500m stretch of logging road and find your place in the pack as you head toward the single track. Enjoy this flat, very runnable section until you pop out at our first aid station. Well, almost at our first aid station. Your first big climb up the ski hill stands between you and some tasty snacks, water, electrolyte and gels from Hammer Nutrition Canada. Continue across the ski hill until you start the descent into the valley, a beautiful rolling series of well maintained single track MTB trails and wide, super runnable and scenic cross country ski trails. When you hit a hill so steep you swear you're in the Rockies, you're almost at the second aid station. Just one more, long slightly uphill single track to blast up before you're there. Off you go again through more single track until you find Little Katie, everybody's favourite climb that gets you on your way to the top of the ski hill. Wave Hi to all the little people at the bottom of the ski hill and

snake your way around the crest until you're back at the start. Grab some fuel, or rest for a while in the beautiful chalet at the Heights of Horseshoe before heading out on your next loop.

Choose 1 loop (12.5k), 2 loops (25k), or 4 loops (50k) and enjoy a day on the trails with our generous cut off time. Each loop gives you 343m of glute busting hills that lead to scenic views on our 98% trail based course! Finishers get our one-of-a-kind socks with a new design each year!

Aid Stations

Each loop has 3 aid stations and will stock pop, water, Hammer Nutrition Canada Heed (electrolytes), various candy assortments, chips, pickles and Hammer Nutrition gels. Additional foods like fruit and hot soup may be available.

Lunch

Your race registration comes with a lunch from the Heights of Horseshoe for when you have completed your race. Get those calories you burned back in you with a delicious boxed lunch. When you register you will be asked to make some lunch selections and help us identify any dietary restrictions you might have.

While we don't provide the option to buy more lunches for your family and friends, the restaurant inside the Heights is open during the race and your cheer squad can get a full service warm lunch including drinks.

Registration, Waitlist & Refund Policy

Registration

First come, first served basis.

Capacity

150 runners in each of our 3 distances. 450 runners total.

Wait List

Wait Lists open after all other race entries have sold out. Putting yourself on the Wait List is free and as runners withdraw or defer, runners on the Wait List will be given an opportunity to register for the race. The Wait Listed runners are offered a chance to register based on the order they were added to the Wait List. When opportunities to move off the Wait List come up, you will be notified via email and have 7 days to register from the time of the email being sent. Getting into the race from the Wait List depends on the amount of deferrals. Since we don’t have any control over this, your guess is as good as ours as to whether you'll get a chance to register for the race, but we keep the Wait List numbers low, so make sure you keep up your training! Wait Listed runners will only be charged if they accept the invitation to become a registered runner.

Refunds

We do not offer refunds. Runners can defer to the following year. Deferrals can be carried over for max 2 years. Deferrals can be made up to midnight EST on April 15, 2026.

Distance transfers

Runners can transfer distances leading up to the race up to midnight EST on April 15, 2026. If transferring to a longer distance, runners must pay the difference in registration cost. There is no refund for runners transferring to shorter distances.

Non Binary Category

We are happy to provide a non-binary category open to all individuals who identify as non-binary, genderqueer, genderfluid, or anywhere along the gender spectrum. It's your chance to showcase your strength, determination, and love for the great outdoors while running alongside a supportive and welcoming community.

PYP is Cupless

Eco-conscious race operation is very important to us and our race is cupless in unwavering support of the environment. Each year our waste footprint continues to be less than one garbage bag and every opportunity we can we continue to eliminate single-use items including no disposable drink cups at aid stations. We encourage participants to bring their reusable containers and hydration systems and they can be filled at the aid stations. This sustainable initiative not only champions the protection of the beautiful natural landscapes we run through but also inspires runners to be mindful of their ecological footprint, embodying the spirit of stewardship for our planet. Join us in this important endeavor as we race for a greener and more sustainable future. We have taken cues from many cupless races and will still have a cup available for warm liquids like soup.

PYP Swag

All participants will receive a jar of local honey and an epic shirt in their kits. Finishers in all distances will receive a pair of unique PYP run socks, but you must finish the distance registered to get your socks. Each year offers a new design for you to race towards, so, do it for the socks!

For more info on the race, please check out our About Us and FAQ page

Pick Your Poison (🅿️☠️🅿️) is a not for profit ultra trail race in support of mental health held annually in April in the Copeland Forest, Barrie, Ontario, Canada

JUNE 10TH TO 14TH, 2026

The Ribbon 200 – A wilderness challenge that takes you along the Bruce Trail's ribbon of wilderness starting in the Blue Mountains, through the Dufferin Hi-Land and into the Caledon Hills sections.

Introducing, Ontario’s newest 200 Miler and the province’s ONLY point‑to‑point 100 Miler, featuring an official E2E RUN of the Blue Mountains Bruce Trail section.

• 200 Miler (out & back): Starts in the Blue Mountains, runs through the Dufferin Hi‑Land, and turns at Glen Haffy in the Caledon Hills.

• Approx. 7,500m / 24,000ft elevation.

• 100 Miler (point‑to‑point): Begins at Glen Haffy in Caledon Hills, runs through the Dufferin Hi-Land section and finishes in the Blue Mountains.

• Approx. 3,700m / 12,000ft elevation.

• Blue Mountains E2E (72.5k): From the Dufferin Hi‑Land boundary to Blue Mountains.

• Approx. 1500m / 4900ft elevation.

THE COURSE:

Start and finish is close to Toronto (less than 2 hours) - for the 200 Miler and 45 minutes north of Toronto for the 100 Miler.

A beautiful course along the Blue Mountains, Dufferin Hi-Land and Caledon Hills sections of the Bruce Trail. There will be plenty of technical sections and climbing to satisfy most trail runners. These are spectacular trails along singletrack, double track, gravel roads, hills, hills and more hills.

The course is marked using the Bruce Trail white blazes ONLY! There will not be additional signage or marking. Take the time to learn what the blazes mean....see below.

AID STATION:

• 11-13 fully stocked (hot food along the way) aid stations every 20–30km

• 4–5 sleep stations

• 3-5 unmanned water stations (weather dependent)

Time Limits:

• 200 Miler – 102 hours (3.2kph) - Starts Wednesday 6am and completes Sunday 12pm

• 100 Miler – 30 hours (5.3kph) - Starts Saturday at 6am and completes Sunday 12pm

• **EARLY START - FRIDAY 6PM - this allows 42 hours to complete. You would not be eligible for awards but you'll earn that sweet buckle

• E2E 72.5k – Starts Saturday 8am and completes Sunday 12:00pm

Easily accessible for runners, crews, and families—no aid station is more than 75 minutes from the start.

RUNNER'S MANUAL

For a complete list of rules, aid stations, course profiles, cut-offs etc, see the runners manual (coming soon)

PACERS:

Pacers will be allowed for 200-mile and 100-mile runners.

Pacers can only start at SPECIFIED aid stations (TBD)

Pacers cannot carry anything for their runner (no muling) and must carry all the same required gear as runners.

See runners manual for more info (coming soon)

REQUIRED GEAR:

For a complete list of required gear please see the runner's manual (coming soon).

There will be nothing out of the ordinary for a June race in Ontario - your basics:

Headlamp, wind or rain jacket, 2L of water/hydration, toque (if chilly at night), phone (with tracking app - provided), back up battery, whistle.

WEATHER AND DAYLIGHT:

Typical weather for the area is:

High: 22C (72F)

Low: 12C (54F)

With an average of 15 hours of daylight at this time of year, it will minimize your time moving through the dark.

WHAT YOU WILL GET:

• Free High-Res photos from Sue Sitki Photography

• Pre-race banquet for 200 milers (Tuesday)

• Post-race banquet for all (Sunday)

• Bus transportation for E2E and 100 Milers from Blue Mountain to race start location

• Bib

• Timing

• Race swag

THE SWAG:

• A BUCKLE for the 200 AND 100 Mile finishers

• The E2E finishers will receive a sweet medal worthy of all the hard work you put in

• Race shirt

• Bruce Trail E2E badges for those that complete the Blue Mountains section (everyone) and Dufferin Hi-Land section (200 and 100 Milers).

• Soap from Sue's Soap Creations

• and more

PAYMENT PLAN:

We want more athletes on the starting line, so we are offering flexible ways to manage your registration costs for the 100 and 200-mile races:

• Installment Plans: Select Affirm at checkout in Race Roster to spread your payments out (a 3% processing fee applies).

• Fundraising: Earn your entry through our charity program. See below.

• Personal Support: If these don’t fit your needs, contact us directly, and we’ll work with you to find a solution.

FUNDRAISING OPTION:

Want to partake in the festivities but want to raise funds for the Bruce Trail Conservancy instead?

We will be offering up a limited number of charity bibs for the event.

When you sign up and commit to being a fundraiser for Ribbon 200, you will be responsible for meeting a fundraising minimum in order to waive your registration fee*.

• Please note that you will be committing to raising the funds through donation or paying the difference if the minimum funding goal is not met by one month prior to the event (May 10, 2026).

After the event, we will be donating the full amount of the donations raised (less administrative fees for use of the online platform) to The Bruce Trail Conservancy.

Fundraising minimums are as follows:

Ribbon 200 - $3000.00

Ribbon 100 - $800

If this option speaks to you, please reach out to the Race Director, Eric, at info@crazycatadventures.com

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