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Wed, Jun 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Registration will be open between 3-5pm in person on the day of the race.
The price of registration will be $10 higher on race day.
Hog Jog Schedule:
Weaner Run 6:15 pm
10k run 6:30 pm
3.5k run/walk
6:35
Post-race Pork Meal Included with Registration
Awards Ceremony 7:45 pm
OPIC’s Pork for a Cause Hog Jog is a 3.5km run/walk and 10km run held each year during the Ontario Pork Congress. The Hog Jog originally began in 2005.
The 2026 Hog Jog is proud to support The Emily Murphy Centre, a Stratford based organization dedicated to supporting women and children who have experienced violence. The Emily Murphy Centre provides safe housing, counselling, advocacy, and outreach programs designed to meet the unique needs of women and children in crisis or after a crisis.
Demand for violence-against-women services continues to grow, practically in rural communities where access to supports can be limited. Increased awareness and community involvement play a critical role in ensuring survivors know where to turn for help. By partnering with The Emily Murphy Centre, the Hog Jog aims to shine a light on these essential services while helping to strengthen support for some of the most vulnerable members of our community.
Funds raised through the 2026 Hog Jog will directly support the installation of five donated tiny homes, a transformative project that will expand the Emily Murphy Centre’s housing capacity for families fleeing unsafe and life-threatening situations. Hog Jog proceeds will help cover essential infrastructure costs such as utility connections, enabling these tiny homes to become safe, fully functioning living spaces. This expansion will allow the Centre to provide refuge to more families while continuing to offer holistic supports including counselling, advocacy, and connections to community resources.
The Hog Jog planning committee is honoured to champion this important initiative and excited to bring the community together for a fun, meaningful event that creates lasting impact. Together, Hog Jog and The Emily Murphy Centre are working toward a safer, more supportive future – one step at a time!
The 19th annual charity run/walk and pork dinner will be held the evening of Wednesday, June 17th, 2025 at the Stratford Rotary Complex (353 McCarthy Road Stratford). This is a family fun event for runners of all ages.
3k 10k Run
Thu, Jun 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM
44.5 km from North DumfriesCycling
Sat, Jun 20, 2026 at 5:39 AM
THIS EVENT IS NOW COMPLETELY FULL! PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR OTHER EVENTS AT : www.happytrailsracing.com We are proud to announce that this event is sanctioned by Athletics Ontario. --- We are thrilled to
announce that we are partnering with La Sportiva for our events this year. Not only will La Sportiva be at our races with their demo fleet of shoes to try but they will also be giving away 2 pairs of shoes at every event! --- We are also now working with a new, LOCAL, nutrition company called THN Labs. They are generously providing each runner with gels in their race kit as well as gels available at our aid stations. The gels contain only 4 ingredients: maple syrup, tahini, sea salt, and rowanberry extract. For more information on the product, click on their logo below: . --- The Summer Solstice represents the longest day of the year with 15hrs, 23minutes, 31 seconds of sun. That's certainly a long time for the sun to be gloriously sending light our way. Do you think that you can shine for that
long as well? How far do you think that you can run in 15:23? --- Race Details: The race will be run on an approximately 3.7 km trail loop. There are a couple of short rolling hills (that will feel as though they are growing with each loop). The course will be a mixture of tree covered trails and open field so bring your sunscreen! The exact course length won't be available until the race because we are going to design the course to be the best we possibly can, which means we are going to use the trails that are in the best condition and offer the most scenic options for race day. Last year, we were able to utilize a 3.7 km section of trail that was beautiful. Our intentions are to mostly use the same section of trail but that will depend on the weather leading up to the race, since sections of the route are prone to becoming soggy if there is a lot of rain. Don't feel like racing for the entire solstice? No problem, you can do it as a relay, which is SO MUCH FUN! Full Solstice: 15:23
(Starts at 5:39am - Ends at 9:03pm) Full Solstice Relay: 15:23 (Starts at 5:39am - Ends at 9:03pm)- For the Relay Race, teams can have up to 5 runners total per team. They can switch runners as frequently as they wish but each runner must run the full loop and all transitions must occur in the designated "relay transition area". If someone on your team needs to leave early you can NOT replace them with someone new. Each member of the team will receive a shirt and a finishing medal. Only the top team in each category (All Men, All Women, and Mixed Relay) will receive an award. It is entirely possible for a speedy team to collectively reach 100 miles or more in the time provided. Only the team captain needs to register, we will contact you closer to race day to get all of your deets! This event is an absolute blast- last year each team set up a tent, table, and chairs and had so much fun hanging out and cheering on their teammates. Yeah, we know, this is a weird race time but it is based on
the sun. Besides, why not do something a little different? Regardless of how far you get, it is likely to be a personal best for you since you probably haven't raced for this exact length of time before! The vibe at the finish of the race is magical with an outpouring of support from all of the runners just as the sun is setting. --- Are you a collector of race medals? All of the Happy Trail Racing events include a cool finisher's medal. Participants will also get a soft-spun t-shirt and some other race goodies. Check out the 2023 MEGA medal below: Runners will have the option to choose either a Unisex Shirt or a Women's Cut Shirt during the registration process. The title "Women's Cut" is the actual name of the cut. Any person is welcome to choose whichever option they wish. Please note, the women's cut shirts do tend to fit a bit small so you may want to size up. These shirts are from a previous year and the design changes each year. --- Race Site: The Sunburn Solstice Trail Run will take
place at the AMAZING Marydale Park in Mount Hope, ON. The facility itself is beautiful and offers very close parking, scenic grounds, excellent washroom facilities, and an enormous pavilion to shelter spectators from the sun. We are very fortunate and excited to have the opportunity to host a race here and even more excited to have the Marydale Park "One-to-One" camp program, which offers unbelievable opportunities for children with special needs, as our primary charity. Please consider making a donation or raising funds for this great cause. The impact we can make is substantial and close to home. --- Aid Stations: There will be one aid station with lots of goodies to keep you energized and you will pass it every few kilometers. This is a very spectator friendly event as the runners can be viewed each loop. The location is absolutely ideal for an event like this as it offers amazing facilities, which both runners and spectators will appreciate. Stock up in between loops. There will be
water, an electrolyte drink, and all of your typical ultra running fare including sweet and salty snacks, PB and J sandwiches, pickles and more. Please note that all Happy Trails Racing events are cup-less so you will need to have a collapsible cup or bottle to fill at the aid stations. --- Charity: The charity that will benefit from this race is the C.Y.O. "One-to-One" camp program, which is an incredible cause. The money raised will go towards sending children with disabilities to Marydale Park, where they will get to experience an incredible week at camp with 1:1 support. The camp is fully accessible and offers campers an experience that they will forever cherish. --- Post Race Food: We understand that people have different dietary restrictions, needs, and preferences. Because of this, rather than include the cost of a post-race meal that you may or may not enjoy/ be able to eat, we do not include meals in our race registration fees. --- Refund Policy: Happy Trails Racing has a great
policy regarding race refunds/transfers: register with confidence knowing that you can take advantage of our early bird pricing and, if you need to back out, you can do so up to 30 days before the race with a 100% race credit that can go towards any future Happy Trails event. It doesn't expire. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate cancellations within 30 days of the race. However, participants are welcome to transfer their bib to someone else without any penalty. Please keep in mind that everything we need to order to have you at our race is done so at least 30 days out. Also, please note that we don't have waitlists. If spots open up they will be available on Race Roster so check back occasionally. --- Race Reports: --- All photos below care of Sue Sitki Photography.
Run Trail Ultra
Sat, Jun 20, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Ready to have the best day?
TriGator For Kids is a not-for-profit organization managed and operated by a small group of devoted volunteers. We have put all our efforts towards making the TriGator a
fun event for kids aged 3-14 with proceeds going to our TriGator For Kids Foundation and Canadian Tire Jumpstart™️.
Online registration opens Saturday March 7th at 10AM and closes on June 12th or when the race is sold out.
All entries are non-refundable, non-transferable and non-deferrable under any circumstances.
The $50 entry fee does not include the online processing fee.
Kids Triathlon
Sun, Jun 21, 2026 at 8:30 AM
We're back with the 49th Annual. Join us for a 10k, 5k, 3k, or kids' 200m!
Saturday June 20, 6:00 p.m., is the 5k
Sunday June 21, 8:30 a.m., is the 10k and 3k
Runners can double up with the Little Dipper (5k + 3k) and Big Dipper (5k + 10k)
Kids' 200m on both days!
Courses Certified by Athletics Canada, Event Sanctioned by Athletics Ontario, and open to everyone!
3k 5k 10k Run
Sun, Jun 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Join us for a challenging and rewarding event for youths aged 4-13.
1k 2k Triathlon
Sun, Jun 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM
World Championship qualifying spots will be available in the sprint triathlon and duathlon! The 2nd and most popular event of the Subaru Triathlon Series. Typically taking place on Father's Day weekend, this event has a distance for everyone!
41k 51k Duathlon Triathlon
Sat, Jun 27, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Ready to take on the Energy Mile at Kelso during Elevate? All Elevate participants automatically receive a FREE entry to the Energy Mile, so lace up and join the fun! Not participating in Elevate but
still want in on the action? You can register for the ENERGY Mile only for just $20. And that’s not all: 💰 $500 in cash prizes are up for grabs for the winners. 🎉 Cross the line into a huge celebratory finish-line experience with great energy, cheering crowds, and plenty to celebrate. Whether you’re racing for the prize money, chasing a personal best, or just in it for the fun, this is one event you won’t want to miss. CHOOSE YOUR CHALLENGE: *BIBS + ENTRY ARE NON-REFUNDABLE* Race Kit Pick Up Morning of June 27th at Kelso Conservation Area at Registration in the West Lodge (5234 Kelso Road, Milton, ON L9E 0C6) Registration: Opens at 7:30AM Adult Start Times: Relay Starts at 9 AM MAX Elevation Starts at 9 AM 10K Starts at 9:15 AM 5K Starts at 9:45 AM Kids Start Times: MAX Elevation Starts at
10:00 AM 2K Starts at 10:10 AM Course: The course will consist of a loop that is approx. 3K with a total of 145m of Elevation per loop. Participants will go up one hill, down another section of the hill, across, back up and then roll cross the top escarpment before going back down through the start/finish area - and then head back up! MAX ELEVATION is as many loops as possible in 3 hours. 5K COURSE is approx. 190m of Elevation through 2 loops. 10K COURSE is approx. 380m of Elevation through 4 loops. SEE COURSE MAP: HERE < click
2k 5k 10k 20k Run
Sat, Jun 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Saturday June 27, 2026 10:00 a.m. Trail TBA
This is a free event, and is for Run Waterloo Members only.
There are no bells and whistles, but there is so much more.
The race is a 10 KM Relay Race,
consisting of teams of 4, each running a 2.5 KM leg.
Each Team is randomly selected, and the running order is random as well.
Heck, we might as well even select your Team Name too!
Plenty of room for cheering sections. Chip timing, awesome atmosphere and camaraderie, with some excitement and suspense regarding who your teammates are.
Simply register and we will do the rest. All teams with running order will be announced the week before the race. Let the suspense and anticipation begin!
BONUS: $100 Prize Money to the winning team.
If you are not a Run Waterloo Member and wish to participate, click Join Club to the right to learn more.
Run Pure + Simple is our no-bells series of races. These events offer great atmospheres with nothing extra, and are FREE to Run Waterloo members.
A certified and chiptimed 2.5k to get your spring into gear with a unique finisher medal. Note: these medals are the same as 2024 and we are not expecting too many people to take an identical medal.
2k Relay Run Trail
Sun, Jun 28, 2026 at 8:00 AM
We’re excited to be back at the breathtaking Kelso Conservation Area for Wheels 2026. Whether you ride, hike, or walk, your participation directly supports the medically complex children and families
cared for by The Darling Home for Kids.
Choose Your Adventure:
🥾 5km Hike or Mountain Bike Trail Explore the natural beauty of Kelso’s landscape on foot or by mountain bike with our 5km route through forested trails.
🚴♂️ Cycling Routes – 25km, 50km, or 100km Hit the road with one of our scenic cycling routes designed for riders of all levels. Whether you’re in it for a leisurely ride or a long-distance challenge, your journey makes a difference.
🚶♀️ Accessible Family Walk Enjoy a relaxed, inclusive walk along Kelso’s beautiful boardwalk - perfect for families and participants of all ages and abilities.
After your adventure, join us for a finish line celebration, where all participants will come together to mark their accomplishments and the meaningful impact they’ve made.
By taking part in Wheels, you’re doing more than just enjoying a day outdoors - you’re helping provide specialized care, comfort, and joyful experiences for children with complex medical needs. Every pedal. Every step. Every stride makes an impact.
Every pedal. Every step. Every stride makes an impact.
Registration Options
Spring Registration (May 16 - June 25) - $45
Final Chance (June 26 - 27) - $55
Fundraising Minimum
Individual – $200.00
Family – $500.00
Team of 10 – $1,500.00
Youth – $75.00 (Under 18)
📍Route Info:
25k cycling route - Strava / PDF
50k cycling route - Strava / PDF
100k cycling route - Strava / PDF
5k Hike or Mountain Bike - PDF
2k 5k 25k 50k 100k Cycling Trail Walk
Sun, Jun 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM
The GOOD Games - Guelph Canada's Biggest Festival of Sport, Play & Community The GOOD Games 2026 - Guelph June 26 - 28, 2026 Canada’s Biggest Festival of Sport, Play & Community University of Guelph
12 Sports • 3 Days • 1 Olympic-Style Festival All sport competitions take place at the University of Guelph using world class courts and spaces, with championship Feature Courts for marquee matches. The Festival Our Olympic style Festival Village sits right in the middle of the action. Expect music, food, entertainment, obstacle courses, a family fun zone, athlete opening celebration, and a Friday night opening party. Try it sessions and play zones run all weekend so everyone can move, learn, and have fun. Free to attend festival experiences. Open to all ages and abilities. Come to compete. Come to play. Come to cheer. Be part of a national celebration of movement.
2k 5k 10k Run
Wed, Jul 01, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Canada Day Races
1K, 3K & 5K
BURLINGTON, ON
Wednesday | July 1st | 2026
Spencer Smith Park - East Lawn, Burlington, ON
The race will start and finish at Spencer Smith Park - East Lawn near the pier.
New 2026 Medal
New 2026 T-shirts
Blue and Red Colour Options
1k 3k 5k Run Virtual
Sun, Jul 05, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Due to construction at the Milton Sports Centre, TRi KiDS Milton will now take place on July 5. The race will return to Labour Day weekend in the 2027 season.
2026 TRi KiDS Milton powered by
Pure Flavor – July 5, 2026
The TRi KiDS Triathlon Series powered by Pure Flavor offers safe, non-competitive, confidence-building races for children and youth ages 3 to 15. TRi KiDS events combine three sports kids love: swimming, biking and running. We celebrate participation with the goal of encouraging a positive, healthy attitude towards physical activity and instilling self-confidence. The achievement of each athlete is recognized…and not just at the finish line!
We believe if children and youth engage in activities in a positive and supportive environment they will be active for life. The TRi KiDS commitment is to create memorable events where the athletes are the focus and their participation is celebrated by their family and friends, our volunteers and us.
The 2026 TRi KiDS Triathlon Series powered by Pure Flavor schedule of races can be found on our website.
Bib Personalization Deadline: June 14, 2026 – Athletes who register (including transfers or entries from the waitlist) after this deadline will not receive a bib with their first name
Family registration – A discount of $2 per athlete is offered when registering 2+ athletes in the same immediate family. Family members must reside in the same household and the registration must be completed in the same transaction. To get this discount for one athlete in multiple races, you must register here.
UNFORTUNATELY, WE CANNOT PROCESS REFUNDS IF YOU DO NOT REGISTER IN ONE TRANSACTION.
Please review our Refund Policy and the FAQs thoroughly before registering and email us if you have any questions.
TRi KiDS Triathlon Series & the TRi KiDS design are registered trademarks of Anthem Events Inc. All Rights Reserved. © 2026 Anthem Events Inc.
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Kids Run Triathlon
Fri, Jul 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM
BackRoads Brews + Shoes Track Fest
runners, take your mark!
Experience our 3rd annual track festival, with race distances for all ages!
Get ready for our 3rd annual summer track festival - presented
by New Balance! On the evening of Friday, July 10th, we're replacing the roads with the track over at College Avenue Secondary School in Woodstock!
With several distance options and exciting disciplines, there’s an event for all ages, paces, and members of the running community! And don’t worry - your little ones won’t miss out! We’ve got 3 races for them too!
We strongly believe that giving kids the opportunity to participate in sport will lead them on to a healthy lifestyle, fulfilment in school, and a strong sense of work ethic and belonging. Our kids races range from 100M, 400M (1 lap), and 1KM (2.5 laps). Kids MUST be registered by a parent or guardian. A FANTASTIC way to get your children excited, and involved in an approachable sport!
This year, we're capping off the evening with an Elimination Mile and a team 4 x 400m relay!
What is an Elimination Mile? A mile is 4 laps around the track and the last runner on each lap will be eliminated from the race. Whoever is remaining on the last lap will race for a New Balance Prize Pack!
Summer Track Fest is a grassroots & unsanctioned event, with the goal of bringing our running community together as the sun goes down. Use this event as a time trial on a soft surfaced track, where pancake flat running, fast times, and cheering on your friends, children, and community is a guarantee!
Your entry fee will go towards our efforts in booking out the venue, with further proceeds going towards youth programs put on by London Western Track and Field Club. The Kids 100m and 400m events are FREE!
There will be complimentary water and electrolytes for everyone, along with treats for participants!
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Flowing event schedule | Friday, July 10th:
4:45 PM | Time to arrive
4:45 - 5:15pm | Check-in / bib-pickup
5:15 PM - Opening announcements
5:25 PM - Kids 100M run (ages 2-6)
5:30 PM - Kids 400M run (ages 5-9)
5:40 PM - 5,000M | 1st Heat | 32:00 - 23:00
6:15 PM - Kids 1K run (ages 6-12)
6:25 PM - 5,000M | 2nd Heat | 22:59 - 15:59
7:00pm: Women's and Men's sections of Elimination Mile
7:30 PM | 4 x 400m Team Relay
8:00pm - Closing Remarks, track closing
**You must be at least 13 years of age to participate in our 5,000M events. Youth 13-15 MUST be registered by a parent/guardian, and must be onsite with them at check-in.
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1k 5k Road Run Time Trial Track
Sat, Jul 11, 2026 at 8:00 AM
KITCHENER, LET'S DO THIS! ALL AGES, ALL ABILITIES! The 5K Foam Fest is a one of a kind Obstacle Course based Fun Run! Join us for over 25 obstacles including the world's largest inflatable
waterslide, mud pits and 2.5 million cubic feet of foam! Rock out all day to awesome music, enjoy a FREE kids zone for kids 6 and under, taste delicious food, shop from local vendors and celebrate your success in our well-stocked beer garden. With a variety of obstacles and a ton of foam, the 5K Foam Fest is an exciting challenge for experienced and beginner runners alike...Walk it, Run it, Charge it, Fun it; this course should be enjoyed at your own pace and all obstacles are optional! PRICE JUMPS SOON!
5k Fun Run Run
Sat, Jul 11, 2026 at 9:00 AM
The date has been set for July 11th, 2026!
We are proud to announce that this event is sanctioned by Athletics Ontario.
We are thrilled to announce that we are partnering with La Sportiva for
our events this year. Not only will La Sportiva be at our races with their demo fleet of shoes to try but they will also be giving away 2 pairs of shoes!
We are also now working with a new, LOCAL, nutrition company called THN Labs. They are generously providing each runner with gels in their race kit as well as gels available at our aid stations. The gels contain only 4 ingredients: maple syrup, tahini, sea salt, and rowanberry extract. For more information on the product, click on their logo below:
A TRAIL RACE & AN ADVENTURE
We are very excited to be offering a unique trail race that is unlike any of our other events. Here are a few of the features that makes this race extra cool:
-The 25km event (actually about 27.5km) is also a point-to-point race that, although shorter, offers an incredible experience along some of the most incredible sections of the Toronto Bruce Trail. The 25km course will have an 8.5 hour cutoff. This is also a difficult course but, due to the 8.5 hour cutoff, it is manageable for runners with some trail running experience. Plan on being out at least 1 hour longer than your typical 25k race.
We will also be offering a 10km OUT-AND-BACK race. Participants will start at Kelso Conservation and run 5km (through Hilton Falls Conservation Area, across Sixth Line, and along the escarpment before turning around and heading back to Kelso Conservation Area. This will be a hilly and challenging 10km course.
In addition to a sweet finisher's medal, runners who complete the 50km event will also earn a Toronto Bruce Trail Club End-to-End patch. The 2024 medal pictured below (all photos are from Sue Sitki, our Race Photographer)
The entire course is run on the permanently marked Bruce Trail (all of it is on the white blazed main trail). Although we will have some great aid stations along the way, we will NOT be adding additional flagging to this course (except for the final 5km, which is being flagged for the 10km out-and-back course). Let us repeat that so that you know what you are signing up for- ONLY FINAL 5km OF THE COURSE WILL BE FLAGGED! You are going to get a true Bruce Trail adventure! You simply have to follow the white blazes the entire way. The blue blazes on the Bruce Trail indicate a side trail, which we WILL NOT be using for this event. The Bruce Trail is well marked and easy to follow. The Toronto Section of the Bruce Trail is very well maintained, heavily travelled, and very clearly marked.
-This is going to be a SMALL, grassroots, community event. We will have an absolute maximum of 200 participants total. Once the event is full, we will not be managing a waitlist.
Here is an image that helps to explain how to follow blazes:
Amongst other interesting features, this course will feature the following beautiful sites:
Cheltenham Badlands: These unique formations are actually just outside of the Toronto Section but this is where the race will start. These were formed at the base of an ancient sea over 450 million years ago.
Terra Cotta Conservation Area: In addition to some awesome trails, this conservation area boasts ponds, streams, and an important wetlands area. You will quickly find yourself in a trail runner's paradise and, since you will still be fresh, you will adore this part of the course.
Silver Creek Conservation Area: With over 1000 acres, this area has lush forests, great trails, and plenty of interesting rock formations. There are some tough trails in this section with lots of rocks, roots, and punchy climbs and descents. There is so much beauty surrounding you that you may be tempted to look around but keep those eyes on your feet - there are plenty of rocks and roots to trip you in this section.
Scotsdale Heritage Farm: Scotsdale Farm on the Niagara Escarpment is a 531 acre heritage farm bequeathed to Ontario Heritage Trust in 1982. The area includes heritage buildings and barns, rolling hay fields, ecologically sensitive forests, unique wetlands, and evidence of Indigenous settlements.
(The sections above will only be completed by the 50km participants. The sections below will be experienced by the 50km and 25km runners!)
Limehouse Conservation Area: The Limehouse Conservation Area includes dense, pristine forest and plays host to some of the area’s cultural heritage. Featuring twisting creeks and a small part of the famous Bruce Trail, the park preserves one of Ontario’s last old-growth forests. You can still find some remnants of the mill and old lime kilns, initially constructed in the 1840s. Perhaps the most unique section of this race course is found within the Limehouse Conservation Area where participants will find themselves WALKING through the "Hole in the Wall" and then climbing out on a wooden ladder. NO RUNNING THROUGH THIS SECTION (it is very short so take your time, look around, and take in the unique scenery around you).
Speyside Resource Management Area: Speyside's terrain is more rugged and seasonal weather regularly impacts large parts of this trail. During Spring, mud season can make some parts of the trail impassable however improvements have recently been made. The mature forest canopy provides a habitat for countless bird and animal species. Speyside is also known for its beautiful sprawls of wildflowers.
Dufferin Quarry Bridge: This bridge, which was completed in 1981 spans a large gap in the escarpment and can be seen from the highway over 3km away. This is a high bridge so if you are afraid of heights (like the Race Director is), don't look down!
Bruce Trail's First Blaze: participants will pass the location of the first blaze that was painted on the Bruce Trail in July of 1962 . Keep an eye out for the plaque!
As lifelong users of the Bruce Trail, we are please to help support them and we will be donating $20 from each registration directly to the Toronto Bruce Trail Club. As many of you know, the various clubs rely on these donations to help with their trail maintenance and improvements, which include building and repairing bridges, stairs, boardwalks, and stiles. The club also maintains the trail, removes fallen trees, and ensures that the trail is in excellent condition.
What does the race fee include:
-All participants will get race swag including a soft-spun t-shirt (and more!)
-Finishers will earn a finisher's medal.
-Race fee includes parking at Kelso Conservation Area
-Shuttle bus from Kelso Conservation Area (finish line) to the start line of the race (for 25k and 50k participants - 10k runners will complete an out-and-back course).
Runners will have the option to choose either a Unisex Shirt or a Women's Cut Shirt during the registration process. The title "Women's Cut" is the actual name of the cut. Any person is welcome to choose whichever option they wish. Please note, the women's cut shirts do tend to fit a bit small so you may want to size up.
50km Race Course:
The 50km race course is actually more like 51.8km. Participants will run the entirety of the Toronto Bruce Trail Club (50km) plus a little over a kilometre at the beginning and the end.
Part of what makes this course so incredible is the wide variety of terrain types on the course. Participants will experience lots of groomed trails where you can experience some magical running flow, challenging technical trails, rocks, roots, short sections of road, and plenty of short but punchy hills to climb and descend. There will be bridges, countless boardwalks, and stiles (small ladders to get over fences). The scenery will be beautiful and the course will be memorable. Did we mention rocks?
In our opinion, what makes this course challenging is not the elevation gain (about 800m for the 50km event) but rather the technical sections of the course, which will have even the most experienced trail runners walking through the most rocky sections.
Please keep in mind that participants will follow the permanently marked white blazes, which will be painted primarily on trees but also on rocks, and posts. The course is marked in a way that when you pass a blaze, you can usually see the next blaze. If you miss a blaze or can't see any blazes, don't travel more than 100m before backtracking. Please keep in mind that thousands of people follow these blazes successfully every year. If you go off course, it is usually because you are distracted or fatigued. A good rule of thumb is that the Bruce Trail marks where you SHOULD go and not where you SHOULDN'T go. By this we mean that unless you are clearly directed to turn, just stay on the trail that you are on and follow the white blazes. For the majority of the course, participants will find that there is only 1 trail to follow anyways.
We highly recommend buying and downloading the Bruce Trail app and/or downloading the following GPX file to your watch, if your watch has that capability. Here is a the data from the run that we did while mapping out the course in 2024:
FIRST BLAZE TRAIL RACE STRAVA DATA
25km Race Course:
The 25km race will actually be more like 27.5km and will start on Sixth Line between Silver Creek Conservation Area and Limehouse Conservation Area. Participants will get to experience one of the most unique trail running experiences in Ontario as they pass through the magnificent "Hole in the Wall", which will have runners travelling through a cave and then up a ladder. This section has the potential to get a little congested so please be patient and enjoy the unbelievable scenery that surrounds you.
Runners will have the opportunity to run through the Speyside section, which is beautiful but has some very rocky and rooty sections. Those of you that are trying to run fast will likely not enjoy the rocky section very much and will be cursing the Happy Trails Team, but those of you who are there to enjoy the experience and take in the scenery with some really cool people and don't mind slowing down through this part will love Speyside!
Participants will get to enjoy a wide variety of terrain types including beautiful flowing single track, countless bridges and boardwalks over and around streams and creeks, very challenging technical rocky sections, and a long stretch along the edge of the Niagara escarpments from which participants will be able to see Toronto on a clear day.
Runners will also get to run across the very high quarry bridge and will pass the site of the first blaze that was painted on the Bruce Trail.
This really is a stunning course but is also quite challenging. It will likely take longer than you expect but we are pretty sure that you are going to love this adventure!
There will be 3 aid stations along the way.
10 km Race Course:
The 10km race course will start and end at Kelso Conservation Area. There is plenty of parking (included) available for all participants.
The route will have participants running the final 5km of the 25k and 50k courses, in reverse, and then turning around and running back to the finish line. Please note, like the 25k and 50k courses, this is not your typical 10k race. It is hilly and there are some technical sections to the course.
There will be one aid station on the 10km course.
Aid Stations: There will be aid stations approximately 8-12km apart. The aid stations will be stocked with your typical trail race food (pickles, PB and J, chips, cookies, and other sweet and salty snacks), water, pop, and an electrolyte drink.
Please note that all Happy Trails Racing events are cup-less so you will need to have a collapsible cup or bottle to fill at the aid stations.
We recommend carrying at least 1L of fluids for this race.
SCHEDULE:
7:55am - The 50km race bus will depart Kelso Conservation Area. Don't miss it! The bus ride will be great; you will get to hear the RD ramble on during the pre-race briefing, you will get to hang out with other trail runners while they still smell good and, if time permits, perhaps we will even sing some camp songs!
9:00am - The 50km race will start from the Cheltenham Badlands. Let's gooooo!!!!
10:00am - Start of the 10km race from Kelso Conservation Area.
10:05am - The 25km race bus will depart Kelso Conservation Area. Similar to the 50km bus ride, the pre-race briefing will take place on the bus. The bus ride will be a little shorter but there may still be time for some camp songs. We'll see.
10:45am - The 25km race will start from Sixth Line between Silver Creek and the Limehouse Conservation Areas. Runners will cross the stile and be off on their merry way!
12:30pm- Potentially first finisher of the 25km event (estimation only).
1:40pm- Potentially first finisher of the 50km race (based on the FKT of 4:37 for the Toronto Section of the Bruce Trail- this race is 2km longer than that).
7:00pm- Race Cut-off
Refund Policy:
Happy Trails Racing has a great policy regarding race refunds/transfers: register with confidence knowing that you can take advantage of our early bird pricing and, if you need to back out, you can do so up to 30 days before the race with a 100% race credit that can go towards any future Happy Trails event. It doesn't expire. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate cancellations within 30 days of the race. However, participants are welcome to transfer their bib to someone else without any penalty up to 5 days before the race. Please keep in mind that everything we need to order to have you at our race is done so at least 30 days out.
10k 25k 27k 50k 52k Run Trail
Every Saturday at 9:00 AM
parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.
5k parkrun Run Walk
at 8:00 PM
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The Gryphon NRG Membership is our Fitness membership. It will gain you access into the Gryphon Fitness Centre, Group Fitness Classes, Group Personal Training, Group Cycle, Yoga, and Pilates. This membership is for UofG Students not currently taking courses for the Summer 2026 Semester and runs from May 1, 2026 - September 1, 2026.
Maximum passes
1
at 8:00 PM
Description
The Gryphon NRG Membership is our Fitness membership. It will gain you access into the Gryphon Fitness Centre, Group Fitness Classes, Group Personal Training, Group Cycle, Yoga, and
Pilates. Please note this membership sale is only valid until May 31st, 2026 and is for students who have previously bought an NRG or NRG Plus membership during Fall 2025 or Winter 2026 semester.
Maximum passes
1
Every Saturday at 9:00 AM
parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.
5k parkrun Run Trail Walk