Trail and Ale 2026

Trail & Ale 2026

Event Details

• Date: September 19, 2026
• Location: 1285 Michigan Ave, Sarnia, ON
• Event Types: 5K, 10K, 15K Run/Walk for Rayjon
• More Information: Visit here

Participation Options

• Live Event: Join us live on race day.
• Virtual Event: Participate virtually from September 1st - September 18th, 2026.
• Kids: Ages 14 and under can participate for FREE with a registered adult.
• Finishing the Virtual Run: Recorded times can be submitted for competition.

Race Schedule

• Live Event Start: Saturday, September 19th, 2026
• Walkers: 9:00 AM
• Runners: 8:30-9:30 AM (varying start times by distance)
• Route: The race will head north on the Howard Watson Trail from Michigan Ave.

Routes

• 5K route: View map
• 10K route: View map
• 15K route: View map
• Timing: This is a timed event with chip timing provided for live participants.

Post-Race Celebrations

• Beer: 1 can of local craft beer or mug with each 19+ registration!
• Food: Enjoy a meal from Burger Rebellion.
• Family-Friendly: There will be non-alcoholic food & drink options available.
• After-party: At SPORTS, behind Refined Fool, starting at 11:30 AM.

Prizes

• Fundraising: Most amount raised will receive a prize.
• Finish Times: Awards for the best finish times among all categories.
• Social Media: Follow our new Instagram for updates here.
• Goals: Funds raised go towards communities in Haiti and the Dominican Republic.

Race Kit & Beer Pickup

• Pickup Date: Friday, September 18th from 3-7 PM at Refined Fool, 1326 London Rd, Sarnia.
• Morning Pickup: Available on race day, but please arrive 30 mins early.
• Email Updates: Registered participants will receive an email about kit pickup.
• Virtual Out-of-Towners: Beer kits cannot be mailed, but can be picked up by friends/family in Sarnia.

On Race Day

• Arrival: Arrive on time, especially for walkers at 8:30 AM.
• Parking: Available at Huron Baptist Church and surrounding areas.
• Check-in: North side of Michigan Ave at Howard Watson Trail entrance.
• Fundraising: Visit the "Fundraising" tab in RaceRoster to raise funds for Rayjon.

Important Notes

• Live Event: Will proceed rain or shine: refunds not offered.
• First 200 Participants: Will receive a custom beer mug.
• Kids Supervision: Must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
• Tax Receipts: Event registration fees are not eligible for tax receipts.