The Run The Caves Ultra and Trail race is hosting its 3rd Annual race event for Body and Mind Adventures. The goals of the Mind & Body (BAM) Organization committee are to provide a race that is accessible to all athletes & raises awareness for CMHA – Canadian Mental Health Association. A portion of all registration fees will be donated to CMHA.
Working with the Otonabee Conservation Areas staff, our volunteers, and all our sponsors, we promote the importance of maintaining the environment and being a responsible event organizer. We are a green organization that promotes green initiatives and being environmentally friendly. This is a cup-free event.
Terrain: Sweet single track, soft forest floor, rocks and tree roots (careful), some sandy beach, and just a handful of gravel roads to keep you focused!
Views: Some wide open for amazing views! Mostly covered under large, old forest growth trees. We call this “forest bathing”!
Why race Run The Caves? To feel deeply connected – to yourself, fellow runners, and the Earth.
And… no other trail races are offered here. Even stay and camp for the weekend if you can brave the cooler Fall temperatures and colourful beauty!
Distances Offered: 1km Kids Run, 5km Walk/Run, 10km Walk/Run, 25km, 50km (plus a 15km Virtual Run). *NEW - Team/Duo Events for 25km and 50km.
This is a bib & chip-timed event!
Run The Caves Trail Race & Ultra takes place in Warsaw Caves Conservation Area, which is nestled in the Indian River valley. This beautiful wooded setting is located just 25 minutes outside of Peterborough.
Warsaw Caves offers a range of recreational opportunities that the entire family can enjoy. Recreational facilities and services within the park include swimming, fishing, camping, day-use picnic sites, and of course, hiking trails. Twenty kilometers (20+ kms) of mostly single-track trails meander through forests and across open limestone plains. From any of the scenic lookouts, you can view the Indian River and valley. Along the Lookout Trail you’ll also see potholes, kettles, and hear the trickle of the disappearing river beneath the rocks.
Help BAM make this another year of Run The Caves a safe, fun and successful one. Prizes for top male and female in each distance category. Hand-made race medals for all participants! And a few other surprises!
New this year - merchandise for purchase as part of the Registration process (and again on race day, to commemorate your Run The Caves participation and further contribute to CMHA. Head buffs, trucker hats, socks, t-shirts and more.
Following each race distance, winners will be announced, as well, my Vegetarian Chili and buns will return for the 3rd year to warm everyone up at the Finish Line!