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Sun, Jul 05, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Event Date: Sunday, July 5th, 2026
Start Times: 80k - 8:00 am, 60k - 8:30 am, 40k - 9:00am, 20k 9:30am
Event Details: Starting from the Legacy Rec Centre in Thedford, participants will have four
routes to choose from: 20k, 40k, 60k or 80k. Participants will be able to enjoy fuel and refreshments along the route while taking in the beautiful countryside. A signature event jersey, post-ride food and entertainment are included in the cost of registration.
In Memory Of:
Jamie Hastings was an iconic figure of the Sarnia community. Known for his warmhearted nature and infectious smile, Jamie Hastings stood out; his life will forever remain remembered with fondness by both coworkers and friends alike.
Jamie loved motorbikes not just as a hobby but as part of who he was as an individual, reflecting his adventurous side and personal values. This carried over into cycling where Jamie was a member and co-founder of the local cycling club, ‘The Husky Hustle’. Friends and family remember his kindness and generosity when helping out other individuals; his impact was truly felt throughout his community with simple acts of kindness that brought positivity.
Powered By: The Husky Hustle
What's Included:
Mostly well-maintained route with a few dodgy bits (those are the best parts) through beautiful country-side
Signature Event Jersey
En-Route Fuel Stations
Post-Ride Meal & Entertainment
All funds raised will support Weir Active.
20k 40k 60k 80k Cycling Gravel
Sun, Jul 05, 2026 at 8:00 AM
5 mile race & fun walk around beautiful Findley Lake. Water and fruit provided. Awards:Overall Male & Female runners, Senior Male & Female, Masters (40-59) Male & Female and Age division winner Male & Female.
Registration by June 17, 2026 will guarantee a T-Shirt. Please note that these long sleeve micro-fiber shirts run large. Deadline for Race/Walk registration is Saturday, July 4, 2026
5 Miles Run Walk
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
Sun, Jul 05, 2026 at 9:00 AM
A Festival Built Around Cycling Culture
Bike Fest at Trail Hub brings together mountain bikers, gravel riders, brands, and the cycling community for a one-day festival built around the spirit of the
ride.
Set at Trail Hub with direct access to Durham Forest and the surrounding gravel road network, the event blends competitive racing with exploration and a welcoming festival atmosphere.
Whether you’re racing the MTB Enduro, riding the Gravel Fondo, or coming to experience the festival, Bike Fest is about reconnecting riders with what makes cycling special.
Event Selection
Riders can choose from three distinct experiences, each offering a different way to engage with the terrain and the day.
MTB Enduro
The MTB Enduro will host the opening round of the Ontario Enduro Series, bringing competitive racing to Trail Hub and the Durham Forest trail network. Riders can choose between Short Course, Long Course, and Kids Course options, each designed to match different levels of experience while maintaining the core Enduro format of timed downhill stages and untimed transitions across a mix of technical and flow trails.
The E-MTB Enduro Long Course introduces an additional category for electric mountain bikes, capped at 50 riders to maintain a premium race experience. This category is open to Male and Female riders aged 19+, using Class 1 E-MTBs only, and follows the same course structure as the traditional Long Course.
For younger riders under 19, the Kids Course offers a welcoming, low-pressure way to be part of the event.
Gravel Fondo
The Gravel Fondo explores the rolling gravel roads and rural landscapes surrounding Trail Hub, offering a different rhythm to the day. With a 50km Short Course and a 100–110km Long Course, riders can settle into the terrain, take in the scenery, and experience some of the best gravel riding in the region.
Optional categories are available for Junior riders (19 & under, Male and Female), alongside a non-competitive Gravel Social Ride for those who prefer a more relaxed experience. This category removes timing and podiums entirely, allowing riders to focus purely on the ride.
Experience Highlights
Courses are fully marked and supported, with professional timing included for Enduro participants. Throughout the day, riders have access to the Festival & Expo Village, where brand activations, product showcases, and demos create an engaging backdrop to the event.
Food and beverage will be available from Nest at Trail Hub, while the post-ride atmosphere naturally shifts into a social, relaxed environment as riders return from the course and reconnect.
Festival & Expo Village
At the center of Bike Fest is the Festival & Expo Village, where the energy of the day comes together.
Cycling brands, product showcases, and demo opportunities create space for discovery, while food, drink, and music set the tone for a lively but approachable atmosphere. It’s a place to regroup after your ride, connect with other riders, and spend time within the cycling community.
Even if you’re not racing, the village offers a reason to come out and be part of the day.
Event Overview
The MTB Enduro is built around multiple timed downhill stages, linked by untimed transitions, creating a race format that rewards both skill and strategy. Riders can expect three to four hours of riding across a mix of technical and flow trails within Durham Forest, finishing back at Trail Hub in the heart of the festival.
The Gravel Fondo offers a different pace, guiding riders along scenic gravel routes through Durham Region. With rolling terrain, quiet backroads, and multiple route distances, the experience is designed to be both challenging and immersive, beginning and ending at Trail Hub.
Who Should Attend
Bike Fest is designed for anyone who feels connected to cycling, whether that connection is competitive, social, or simply recreational.
Mountain bikers, gravel riders, cycling clubs, and training groups will all find a place here, alongside independent bike shops, cycling brands, and those drawn to outdoor and endurance sport culture. Trail Hub members, first-time visitors, and curious spectators are equally welcome.
You might come to race, ride, spectate, or simply spend the day in a setting that brings the cycling community together.
Schedule
9:00 AM – Festival Village Opens
Morning – Gravel Fondo Starts
Late Morning – Enduro Race Begins
Afternoon – Riders Returning / Festival Atmosphere
Late Afternoon – Final Enduro Stages Finish
Evening – Post-Ride Social
9:00 PM – Event Wrap-Up
5k 15k 35k 50k 100k Cycling Gravel Mountain Biking Trail
Sun, Jul 05, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Welcome to the
2026
Collingwood Open Water Swim
powered by
In partnership with the
DATE: July 5, 2026
LOCATION: Collingwood Harbor
Canaqua Sports, in association with the Georgian Bay Squall Masters
Swim Club, is excited to bring open-water swimming to Collingwood, Ontario. Now in its 5th year, this event has become an important part of the Canaqua Sports Open Water Swim Series. We invite all open water swimmers to join us on July 5, 2026
Collingwood Terminals Open Water Swim
Distances 1K, 3K, 5K
The course is our standard 1K in a triangular shape, with swimmers completing 1, 3, or 5 laps depending on their chosen distance.
Registrations are now open. Come and join us for this great event.
Canaqua Sports and the Georgian Bay Squall Masters Swim Club are proud to support Georgian Bay Forever.
Georgian Bay Forever conserves, protects, and restores the aquatic ecosystem of all Georgian Bay.
The health and vitality of freshwater ecosystems are more important now than ever, which is why we work to scientifically identify and reduce threats to the safety of Georgian Bay's water and wetlands, the fundamental life-giving resource of this most cherished place.
We invite all our athletes and volunteers to help by clicking the link below and learning more about this great organization.
Donations are welcome
https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E229489QE&id=5
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1k 3k 5k Open Water Swim
Wed, Jul 08, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Welcome to the beautiful lakeside community of Cassadaga, NY. Just off of I-90, one hour south of Buffalo, NY and 1 hour north of Erie, PA. Join us for a triathlon we think you will find challenging
and a whole lot of fun! Great for individuals and relay teams of all levels.
Southern Tier Triathlon Club (STTC) Summer Tri Series
Super Sprint; 400m swim, 13 mile bike and 2 mile run.
Paratriathletes are welcomed! AquaBike option offered to individuals only, not relay teams.
Race just one of this three-race series or all three. Points are earned at every race and the Champion down to place #5, male/female, are honored at the end of the season.
This registration site is for Race #2 ONLY. If you are interested in signing up for all three races of the series, or Race #1 or Race #3, please click HERE
If you are registering for a Relay Team, please click HERE
13 Miles 15 Miles Aquabike Cycling Run Swim Triathlon
Thu, Jul 09, 2026 at 11:59 PM
147.1 km from North DumfriesCycling Mountain Biking
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 4:00 AM
71 km from North DumfriesCycling
Sat, Jul 11, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Summit 700 is an epic trail/mountain running experience. Flowing through Blue Mountain Resort’s challenging single-track trail network each course will tackle a timed 700ft ascent of the Niagara
Escarpment in addition to endless rock hopping, creek crossing, root dodging, up & down sublime forest running!
With distances for everyone and a fun, festival atmosphere, it's a great day of adventure on the trails.
2026 Event Highlights
BACK AGAIN FOR 2026: Point-to-Point 50K ULTRA and 50K ULTRA RELAY. Our biggest challenge, sending you over some of the regions best trail running terrain!
Hosted out of Blue Mountain Resort's South Base Lodge
New T-shirt design
New Finishers Medal
Age Group Awards
Post-Race Outdoor Patio, BBQ & Music
1k 5k 10k 21k 50k Run Trail Ultra
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 8:00 AM
A Tri in the Buff
Welcome to the 29th annual A Tri in the Buff! The oldest triathlon in Buffalo held on the shores of Lake Erie in beautiful Evangola State Park. This event offers something for
everyone from beginner (Try A Tri) to experienced (Intermediate Tri).
Our Post Race amenities can not be beat! All athletes receive fresh fruit, BBQ lunch, finish line gift, and awards.
Park Admission is included in the price of the race so bring the whole family.
Race in the morning, relax at the beach in the afternoon!
Duathlon Triathlon
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
Sat, Jul 11, 2026 at 9:00 AM
In Support of
Saturday July 11, 2026
9:00 am
Registration is open!
First 500 registrants in the 5K RUN or 5K WALK receive a
FREE iconic t-shirt!
Help us raise
$100,000
in support of the
Emergency
Department Revitalization
at
Brightshores Meaford Hospital
Get ready to lace up your sneakers
for a great cause!
Rally your family, friends, and neighbours to pledge their support for your participation and help us reach our goal!
We're encouraging all race participants to opt for online pledging—it's efficient, user-friendly, and hassle-free.
Register today and start making a difference!
after 5pm on July 9th, registration must be done in person at Race Kit pick-up on Friday July 10 (see details below) or on Race Day before 8:30am
Race Kit pick-up at
Rotary Harbour Pavilion - One Don Bumstead Way, Meaford
FRIDAY, JULY 10th - 3-7pm rain or shine
(look for us across the parking lot from the farmers market)
or
SATURDAY, JULY 11th - 7:30-8:30am prior to race start
If you prefer a paper pledge form, contact the Foundation office
[email protected] or 519-538-1311 ext. 4208
Pledges can be dropped off at Race Kit pick-up on Friday, July 10th, or on Race Day. Please bring your cash/cheques along with your pledge form.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
TITLE SPONSOR
SAURIOL MEDICINE PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
PLATINUM SPONSORS
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1k 5k Run Walk
Sun, Jul 12, 2026 at 9:45 AM
115.6 km from North DumfriesCycling Time Trial
Sun, Jul 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM
The Tour de Thorncliffe is back for 2026 with ambitious targets and exciting prizes.
A collaboration between the Thorncliffe Park Autism Support Network (TPASN) and the Women’s Cycling Network, with
support from organizational partners The Neighbourhood Office, Gateway Bike Hub and Cycle Toronto, this annual event raises money to provide free summer camps for children with special needs.
Inclusive Summer Camps That Make a Difference
Our camps have been a tremendous success, bringing together children with and without neuro-developmental disorders in an environment that fosters awareness, understanding, and acceptance. “While there were free camps in the city, none were open to children with special needs,” says TPASN’s Dr. Shakhlo Sharipova—which is why our inclusive model is so vital.
Each year, demand for these camps grows, and the need for support from families in our community continues to rise. We’re calling on the community and local businesses to help us raise $20,000 to fund camps in Thorncliffe Park and Flemingdon Park. Every contribution, big or small, helps create life-changing experiences for children.
With your support, we can:
✔ Provide a free, enriching camp experience for 70 children, helping them build social skills, enjoy the benefits of outdoor play, and develop healthy habits.
✔ Hire qualified educators and one-on-one assistants to support children with high sensory and behavioural needs.
✔ Cover materials, nutritious meals (breakfast, lunch & snacks), and specialized entertainers who create an engaging, inclusive environment for kids with autism and other neuro-developmental differences.
Together, we can ensure every child has the chance to learn, grow, and thrive—regardless of ability.
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Donate to win
Every $5 you donate gives you a chance to win a fabulous prize in our raffle. The more you donate before July 12th the greater your chances of winning! Raffle tickets can be picked up at the Grand Celebration on July 12, where the draw will take place. You must be at the event to choose your prize.
Fundraise to win
For every $5 you fund raise, you get another chance to win an amazing raffle prize. The more money you raise by July 12, the more chances you will have to win. Raffle tickets can be picked up at the Grand Celebration on July 12, where the draw will take place. You must be at the event to choose your prize.
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June 13 - Opening Ceremony & First Lap
June 20 - "Miles for Smiles" Flemingdon Park Group Ride
June 27 - "The Great Canadian Women's Ride" Thorncliffe Park Collective Ride under WCN lead in R.V. Burgess park
July 4 - Tour de Thorncliffe Campers Victory lap, starting point - Thorncliffe park school, a parade around the neighbourhood.
July 11 at 10 am - Closing Ceremony & Final Lap,
Help us raise $20,000 to run our inclusive camps all summer long!
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Cycling Group Ride
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The Laurel Memorial Run/Walk - Celebrating people with Down syndrome & other developmental disabilities!
The Laurel Memorial Run/Walk takes place the third weekend in July each year. This two-day
event offers several ways to participate:
Friday, July 17 - Jamestown-to-Dunkirk relay run (free, but participants are encouraged to raise donations)
Saturday, July 18 (Silver Creek, NY) - 8K Run, 5K Run, 5K Awareness Walk, 1K Awareness Fun Walk, Children's Runs, Laurel's Legacy Lap
Day One consists of a 31-mile relay run, as well as "The Laurel-thon" for people who want to cover the entire relay route themselves. Day Two features an 8K Run, 5K Run, 5K Disability Awareness Walk, 1K Awareness Walk, and Children's Runs in Silver Creek, NY. We also offer paid and free virtual options for those unable to join us for the in-person events. Proceeds from the Laurel Memorial Run/Walk go to Filling the Gap, Inc., to support services for people with Down syndrome and other developmental disabilities at The Resource Center. Money raised through Laurel Run are directed to two funds:
The Resource Center Laurel Run Fund supports employment opportunities for people with disabilities, plus advocacy & awareness initiatives.
The Resource Center Dr. John Vona Smile Fund supports the delivery of dental services to people with disabilities.
Click here to make a donation to support people with disabilities through the Laurel Run Fund or the Dr. John Vona Smile Fund at the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation.
LAUREL MEMORIAL RUN/WALK EVENT DETAILS
FRIDAY, JULY 17
The first day is the traditional Jamestown-to-Dunkirk Laurel Memorial Relay Run. We will gather at The Resource Center, 75 Jones & Gifford Avenue in Jamestown, at 8:00 a.m. for the kickoff ceremony. At 8:30, representatives from The Resource Center, area schools and other organizations will take turns running legs of the relay. The relay run will end at The Resource Center's location at 186 Lake Shore Drive West in Dunkirk. Relay runners will receive a Laurel Run/Walk T-shirt, so all relay participants are encouraged to register online so they can sign the waiver and we can get their correct shirt size.
8:00 a.m. - Opening ceremonies at The Resource Center, 75 Jones & Gifford Avenue, Jamestown, NY, 14701
8:30 a.m. - Laurel Memorial Relay Run begins
9:00 a.m. - Jamestown version of Laurel's Legacy Lap (for anyone with a disability), McCrea Point Park, Jones & Gifford Avenue, Jamestown
12:30-2:00 - Victory celebration at The Resource Center, 186 Lake Shore Drive West, Dunkirk, NY, 14048
1:15 - Last set of relay runners arrives
SATURDAY, JULY 18 - Silver Creek, NY
Events will take place in the village square. Parking is available in the Rite Aid lot across the street, but please do not park directly in front of the store so those parking spaces can remain available for Rite Aid customers.
7:00 a.m. - Participant check-in and late registration begin; Basket Raffle opens
8:30 a.m. - 5K Run, 5K Walk and 1K Walk begin (5K course will have two water stations)
9:00 a.m. - 8K Run begins (8K Run will have four water stations)
10:00 a.m. - Children's Fun Runs (ages 7 and younger)
10:15 a.m. - Laurel's Legacy Lap (for anyone with a disability)
10:30 a.m. - Awards Ceremony and Basket Raffle winners announced
Everyone who pays the registration fee will receive a Laurel Memorial Run/Walk shirt and a commemorative medal. (TIP - When registering online, there is a processing fee per registration transaction. So, you can save money by registering several people at one time, rather than registering individually.) People are encouraged to create a personal fund-raising page to collect donations from family and friends. If you do that and you raise $50 or more, we will waive the registration fee and you will receive your shirt and medal for free.
PRIZES
For the 8K Run, cash prizes ($100 for first place, $75 for second, $50 for third) will be awarded to the top three overall male and female finishers. For the 8K Run and 5K Run/Walk, medals will be given to the top three male and female finishers in each age group. Everyone who crosses the finish line will receive a medal made by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
We also will have team awards for both the 8K & 5K. Team times will be based on the combined times of each team's first four finishers.
VIRTUAL EVENTS
If you can't make it to the actual Laurel Run/Walk events, you can sign up to do a virtual run, walk or other activity. This is a great way to be with us in spirit and show your support for people with Down syndrome and other developmental disabilities.
REGISTRATION DEADLINES
Registration for the 8K Run, 5K Walk, 1K Walk, and Paid Virtual event is $25 for adults and $20 for children (age 17 and younger). For those who want to tackle both the 5K Run and the 8K Run, registration is $35 for adults and $30 for children 17 and younger. Online registration will close at 11:59 p.m. Thursday, July 16. You can register in person the day of the event. Registration fees will increase $5 Friday, July 17.
Register by 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, to ensure you'll receive your T-shirt at the Laurel Run/Walk events. (People who register after that will still receive a shirt, but it may not be ready by Laurel Run/Walk weekend. If not, you will have the option of picking up your shirt or paying a $10 domestic shipping fee.)
BACKGROUND
The Laurel Memorial Run/Walk was created by Wayne and Elaine Hotelling in honor of their oldest daughter, Laurel, who had Down syndrome. For the inaugural event in 1997, Wayne set out to run more than 400 miles across New York State to spread the message that people with disabilities can accomplish great things, if they're given the chance to prove themselves. After covering about 100 miles in the first five days, Wayne developed a leg injury that sidelined him. After he recovered, Wayne borrowed a bicycle and picked up where he left off. When Wayne encountered steep inclines, he would stop riding and Elaine would walk up the hills to officially log the distance. People across the state became inspired by Wayne and Elaine's determination. So the Hotellings decided to turn Laurel Run into an annual event in their hometown of Silver Creek, NY.
For many years Laurel was the Grand Marshal of the event. Sadly, Laurel passed away in 2017 at the age of 54. But her spirit lives on in the event that bears her name. The Laurel Memorial Run/Walk is organized each year by the Hotellings; The Resource Center, which supports people with disabilities in Western New York State; Filling the Gap, Inc., which supports The Resource Center; and a dedicated group of volunteers. Some of the money raised through the event enhances employment and work training opportunities for adults with disabilities. Laurel herself had a job at The Resource Center for more than 30 years, and she was proud of her paycheck.
Dr. John Vona was a dentist in Northern Chautauqua County for more than six decades. He spent the last 20 years of his career at TRC Community Health Center, working out of The Resource Center's building on Lake Shore Drive in Dunkirk. Dr. Vona was Laurel's dentist, and he took extra time when treating patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities in order to put them at ease and make sure he addressed their oral hygiene issues. Following his death in 2024, his children spearheaded the creation of the Dr. John Vona Smile Fund to carry on his compassionate spirit and continue his legacy of helping others.
If you're unable to join us, please consider making a donation to the Laurel Run Fund or the Dr. John Vona Smile Fund in order to show your support for people with disabilities.
ONE MORE THING ...
The Resource Center is a membership organization, and membership is open to anyone age 18 or older who believes in our mission of improving the lives of people with disabilities. One of The Resource Center's primary functions is to advocate on behalf of people with disabilities and their families. The more members The Resource Center has, the stronger our voice becomes when we advocate. As adults 18 and older complete the online registration process, they will have the option to become a member of The Resource Center. There are two types of membership: You can become an Associate Member for free, or you can pay $10 to become an Annual Member or $100 to become a Lifetime Member. Annual Members and Lifetime Members receive a Membership Card that entitles them to discounts at about 50 businesses. (Click here to see the list of membership discounts.) We hope everyone will strengthen our mission by choosing to become a Member of The Resource Center as you complete your registration.
To become an Associate Member for free, simply click the "Yes" box when you see the question, "Do you accept Membership in The Resource Center?"
To become an Annual Member or a Lifetime Member and receive the Membership Discount Card, please visit our store.
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