Wise Raven Trail Race

Event Overview

Any money in excess of expenses from this event will be donated to:

Run-Walk-Roll for WRHNCC

This is the 11th year raising funds for WRHNCC. We are proud to announce that this event is a sanctioned race by Athletics Ontario.

Event Details

• Date: 2026-10-17
• Location: 2001 Kressler Rd, Waterloo, ON
• Website: Learn more
• Spots: LIMITED TO 115 SPOTS

The Course

• Loop Details: Participants will run a 2.5km loop through a well marked trail forest at the Camp Heidelberg property in Kitchener Waterloo.
• Course Terrain: The course consists of fast, groomed trails with some short but tougher sections, rocks & roots, and a few rolling hills. Each loop has approximately 45m elevation gain.
• Weather Preparedness: Be ready for any weather conditions: October can bring rain or snow.
• Options: Choose 2 loops (5km), 4 loops (10km), 10 loops (25km), 20 loops (50km), and a 6hr or 6hr relay option.

Race Day Information

• Start Times: 5km, 10km, 25km, 50km & 6hr will start at 8am: 6hr relay starts at 10am.
• Course Closure: Course closes at 4pm.
• Time Limit: Enjoy a generous cut off time (8hrs for the 50km participants).
• Parking: Plenty of parking for all participants.

Relay Information

• Team Captain: Must register a Team Name and pay for the whole team. Only the team captain needs to register.
• Team Composition: Teams can consist of 2-4 members.
• Race Format: Laps are 2.5K and can only be completed by one runner at a time.
• Transition: An ankle timing chip is passed from runner to runner at the designated start/finish area.

Prohibited Items

• Pets: Sorry, no dogs or pets allowed on Camp Heidelberg Property at any time.
• Alcohol: NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED AT ANY TIME.
• Pacers: Sorry, no pacers allowed on the course.

Awards

All participants will receive a finishers medal and other goodies. (2024 medal design)

Timing

All events will be electronically timed by Chiptime Results.

Aid Station

The usual fare will be present: pop, water, electrolytes, various candy assortments, chips, and pickles. Additional foods may be present such as PB & J sandwiches and pie. This will be a CUP-LESS event, please bring a water bottle or bottles with you.

Refund Policy

We do not currently offer refunds. Runners can defer to the following year. Runners can transfer distances leading up to the race, and on race day. If transferring to a longer distance, runners must pay the difference in current registration values. There is no refund for runners transferring to shorter distances.

Event Photographer

2026 Event Photographer: More details to be provided closer to the event.