Albion Ascent Trail Race
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Albion Ascent Trail Race
Albion Ascent is an urban trail event in Hamilton, ON, held at Greenhill Bowl Park / 100 Greenhill Ave. The event offers several distances that use paved paths, dirt trails and technical singletrack on the Bruce Trail, and route features include rivers, waterfalls, forests and fall colours.
Distances:
- 21k on rugged Bruce Trail sections past Felker's Falls and Devil's Punch Bowl
- 10k starting in King’s Forest with singletrack and waterfall views
- 5k mostly concrete and dirt trails with minor climbs
- 3km kid's run out-and-back across the bridge along Red Hill Valley Trail
- 1km kid's run out-and-back across the bridge along Red Hill Valley Trail
Aid stations provide Xact energy bars, water, electrolyte beverage and surprise snacks and are located at the start/finish line, 3.5k and 8k. There will not be disposable cups at aid stations; runners should bring a reusable cup or water bottle. The 10k passes two aid stations and the 21k passes four.
Race kit pickup is available at Runner's Den Hamilton on the Friday before the event and on-site the morning of the race; on-site registration accepts cash or e-transfer only and on-site merchandise will not be sold. Each entry includes a Canadian-made toque; medals are optional add-ons available until August 20. Parking is available at Greenhill Bowl Park and Rosedale Park and public transit can be used to the Greenhill/Cochrane stop.
Bruce Trail route marking uses white blazes for course, double white for turns and blue for side trails. Refunds and transfers: 100% deferral if cancelled at least 30 days before the event; no deferrals within 30 days; free bib transfers up to 4 days before; pregnancy, childbirth or adoption allow deferral up to two years. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
