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Date:
Fri, Oct 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Location:
38422 Blyth Road
Ashfield–Colborne–Wawanosh, Ontario
N0M 1E0
Canada
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Links:
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12k 7k Run Trail

Race Date: Friday, October 23rd, 2026

Registration Open: May 1st, 2026 at Midnight

Please note registrations after September 22nd will not be guaranteed a t-shirt. Limited quantities will be available for late registrations.

Race Info:

The Night Thing 2026 is a trail race event put on by Race Huron, that takes place along the Maitland Trail, starting at the Auburn Riverside Retreat in Auburn, Ontario.

  • A 7K, for anyone looking to try a trail race for the first time, and challenging enough for seasoned trail runners to enjoy.

  • The 12 K starts at 7:00pm at The Auburn Riverside Retreat

  • The 7K starts at 7:20pm at The Auburn Riverside Retreat. Please be there 30 min prior to your race start time to check in and get your shirt.

  • Bring a Headlamp, you are running in darkness

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