We could not be more excited to be offering a race at Bon Echo Provincial Park; one of Ontario's most beautiful Provincial Parks! This unique race has been a dream of ours for quite some time and will have participants run on a wide variety of terrain ranging from wide groomed trails to technical and rocky single track, but let's be honest here, there is a lot more technical single track then there is wide groomed trails!

Race Details:

Please Note- a large section of the 30k and 43k events take place on back-country trails that are very challenging; even for experienced trail runners. These trails are very rocky, have plenty of roots, and have a number of steep descents and ascents. It will be very slippery if wet. Runners will need to be self-reliant through this section and must be prepared to go 10-12km without aid. We consider this a "graduate" level trail and it is not suitable for runners without trail experience.

Due to the storm of 2022 that caused considerable damage to the trails, we are not yet sure how much of the 2024 event will take place on the 17km Abes and Essens Trail Loop but the park has confirmed that they have already cleared another section that was closed for our 2023 event. We are hopeful that most of the route will be cleared before race day but we will remain flexible and adapt to the changing situation. This event is best suited for runners with trail running experience. Rest assured, it will be very well-marked.

We will post the elevation profile and aid station locations soon. There will definitely be a section of this course where the distance between aid stations is further than most Ontario races- possibly up to 12 km. This is because this section of the route takes place on back-country trails with very limited access. Runners are expected to be self-reliant on these sections and should have a hydration pack in which they can carry enough food and water to safely travel through this section. A full race participant guide will be created well in advance of the event to ensure that participants are adequately aware of what they are getting themselves into. This race is not a walk in the park!