Got Grit Fun "Race"

Let's celebrate all the hard work put in this summer to build capacity, confidence, and community out on the trails. Join us August 29, 2026 for a fun "race" on our local trails. This is an unsanctioned race, hence the quotation marks. 

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Important details:

Date: Saturday August 29, 2026

Time: 9:00AM start

Location: Taylor Creek Park - Haldon Ave. Parking Lot (down the hill from Stan Wadlow Park)

This "race" is an open event. Anyone can join in! Please just make sure to register :)

• The course will be a loop of approximately 6km - 7km.

• There will be an aid station at the start/finish and at the mid-point of the race (near the Taylor Creek dog park)

• Washrooms will be located near the start/finish. There are no washrooms at the aid station.

• A GPX file of the "race" route will be shared in advance.

• Course markings will be at junctions/trail intersections, but otherwise the course will be unflagged.

• This "race" does not have run leads leading the route, but we will be out on course and at the aid stations.

• The course will have some hills, but is not overly technical. A few spots that cross the bike paths, and lots of riverside trails. Perfect new and experienced trail runners!

• Because this is a fun, unsanctioned "race" there will not be any official timing.

• Participants understand they are assuming any risk associated with trail running when joining the event and must agree to this below

• Most important - we cannot emphasize enough that this is for FUN - so definitely bring your grit and challenge yourself, but remember to look out for one another and keep it friendly for all trail users :)

Shoes:

Thanks to generous donations from On and Arc'teryx, we will have demo shoes available. We have Men's On Cloud Surfer Trail and Women's Arc'Teryx Norvans. Sizes are limited, so we ask that if you already have trail shoes, please allow those without trail shoes first dibs on the demo shoes.

✉️ Questions?

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