Area 8, ON - September 6th

The fourth event in the 5 Peaks Trail Running Series in Ontario takes place at the newly created Area 8 Conservation Area. From the late-1950s to the mid-1990s, the area provided limestone as one of the largest aggregate producers in Canada. Today, the former quarry has been transformed into a beautiful natural area, nestled into the escarpment, with trails that run along the outside. Distances for all ages, abilities, and ambitions. Sign up soon to secure your spot, sweet finisher swag, and save!

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Race Distances and Maps:

Click on the links below for maps, elevation gain and loss, and aid station locations.

Kid's 1km

Kid's 3km

Sport - TBC

Enduro - TBC

Grit - TBC

Race distances and maps are subject to change based on trail conditions up to the day of the race.

Location: Area 8 Conservation Area

Event Schedule: Saturday, September 6th

  • 8:00 a.m. - Packet Pick Up Begins

  • 8:30 a.m. - Start of The Grit Races

  • 8:40 a.m. - Start of Hikers/Power Pacers

  • 8:45 a.m. - 1k Kid's Race

  • 9:05 a.m. - 3K Kid's Race

  • 9:30 a.m. - Start of the Enduro Races

  • 10:00 a.m. - Start of the Sport Races

  • 12:15 p.m. - Awards

Important Information:

Race Contact: eric@5peaks.com

Volunteer: Interested in volunteering? Click HERE for all the details.

Safety: In the interest of racer safety and because of the size of our attendance and the technicality of our course, please do not bring the following on the race course:

No dogs
No headphones
No strollers or baby joggers
No nordic walking poles

Washrooms: Washroom facilities are available at Start / Finish area.

Spectators: Spectators are welcome. Spectators who cheer will be rewarded with smiles

Parking: Parking is near the Start / Finish area. Park admission will be added to the race fee at the time of registration. All race participants will be admitted to the park at no extra charge on race day. Spectators will need to pay the park entrance fee at arrival on race day.

Awards & Prizes: All finishers of the 3K, Sport, Enduro, and Grit events will be awarded with a finisher swag item. Finisher medals can be pre-purchased through Race Roster or on site while supplies last. Awards ceremony will be held once results are compiled following the completion of all competitors. Awards are given to the top three finishers in each gender in each age category in each distance category, as well as the top three male and female finishers overall. All awards must be picked up at the race and will not be mailed.

Medals: We recognize the importance of memorializing one’s efforts and we’d like to offer each member of our community the opportunity to celebrate their achievements with sustainably sourced wooden medals made in Canada. The cording, the wood and the paint used to create these medals are all proudly sourced by Canadian small businesses. These medals will be available for pre-purchase through Race Roster for $10 or $15 on race day.

You can customize your medal by adding a race venue charm, distance charm, or both. Medals and charms will vary from event to event. To pre-purchase your medal, please click on the Race Roster Event Store button below, add the medal to your cart, and complete your payment. The medals are 3” tall by 2.95” wide and 100% baltic birch.  Medals are $10 through Race Roster or $15 on race day. Customized charms are $1 per charm, all subject to availability.

We are proudly a cup-free event: All of our events are cup-free. This means that there will not be cups at the start or finish line or at any of the aid stations on course. Water and electrolyte drink will be available at the start and finish line and at one or more aid stations throughout the race (varies by venue). If you plan to be out for longer than an hour, please carry a receptacle for drinking and transporting liquid, calories and electrolytes.

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5 Peaks Participant Transfer Process: Please click HERE for information on how to transfer your registration.

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