Sticks n' Stones Trail Race 2026

Event Overview

We are proud to announce that this event is sanctioned by Athletics Ontario.

We are thrilled to announce that we are partnering with La Sportiva for all of our events this year. Not only will La Sportiva be at our races with their demo fleet of shoes to try but they will also be giving away 2 pairs of shoes!

Nutrition Partner

We are also now working with a new, LOCAL, nutrition company called THN Labs. They are generously providing each runner with gels in their race kit as well as gels available at our aid stations. The gels contain only 4 ingredients: maple syrup, tahini, sea salt, and rowanberry extract. For more information on the product, click on their logo below:

THN Labs

Race Details

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS FOR THE 2026 EVENT.

This race is in support of "Oceana Canada".

Course Description

• Course length: All race distances will run a beautiful 5.3k looped course around the lake at Christie Lake Conservation Area.
• Course features: The route is rolling, fast, and runnable.
• Trail surface: The trail surface consists primarily of dirt and is non-technical.
• Course map: To view a map of the course, click here.

Race Distances

• 5k racers: will complete the loop x1 (this course is actually 5.3km).
• 10k racers: will complete the loop x2 (this course is actually 10.6km).
• 25k racers: will complete the loop x5 (this course is actually 26.5km).
• 50k SOLO racers: will complete the loop x10 (this course is actually 53km).
• 50k RELAY racers: will complete the loop x10 (you may have up to 5 racers on your team).

Race Registration & Kit Pick-Up

• Date & time: October 10th from 7:30am - race start.
• Location: Race kit pick-up will be held at the Beach Pavilion on-site at Christie Lake Conservation Area.
• Participant gifts: Participants in the 5k, 10k, 25k and 50k RELAY will receive a Stick n' Stones Trail Race toque. SOLO participants in the 50k will receive a Sticks n' Stones Trail Race Hoodie.
• Hoodies: Hoodies are available for purchase for the 5k, 10k, 25k and 50k RELAY participants at the time of registration for $35.

Parking

Your registration fee includes the parking costs. Spectators will be required to pay to get into the park.

Race Start Times

• 25k, 50k, and 50k relay: participants will start at 9:00am.
• 5k & 10k: participants will start at 10:00am.

Aid Stations

There will be 2 aid stations on the course; one at the 2km point in the loop and the other at the 3km point (start/finish). The aid stations are cup-less, so please bring a cup or bottle to use during the race.

Awards

• Medals: Finishers of each race will receive a race medal upon completion.
• Top Awards: Top three awards will be given to solo finishers and first place awards for top Relay teams (All Male, All Female and Mixed).
• Event photographers: We will have photographers taking great photos of the racers.

Post Race Food

We understand that people have different dietary restrictions, needs, and preferences. To give you the best possible experience, we do not include meals in our race registration fees.

Refund Policy

Happy Trails Racing has a great policy regarding race refunds/transfers: register with confidence knowing that you can take advantage of our early bird pricing. If you need to back out, you can do so up to 30 days before the race with a 100% race credit towards any future Happy Trails event. Unfortunately, cancellations within 30 days of the race cannot be accommodated.

Fundraising

This event is being held in memory of the Race Director's cousin, Michael Bennardo, who passed away at the age of 38. We are supporting Oceana Canada in Michael's memory and would genuinely appreciate any funds that you could donate towards this great cause.

For More Information

For additional details and to register, please visit: Sticks n' Stones Trail Race 2026.