Bell Ringer 5 Hour
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Bell Ringer 5 Hour
The Bell Ringer 5 Hour is a five hour trail running and hiking event held at the Shannondale Ski Area near Thornhill, Morden, MB. The event offers a two person relay option and challenges participants to complete as many laps as they can within the five hour window.
The course is a roughly 4 to 5 km single track loop of mostly dirt and grass with some rocks and stones, and about 100 meters of elevation gain per lap. Officials record each lap at the same start and finish location. The route is marked with arrows, tape and flags, and includes several close switchbacks that could shorten a lap if taken.
Provided for participants are a T shirt or other swag for paid registration by August 20, 2026, portable toilets, tents and shelters, endurance snacks and drinks, and a first aid responder on site. The event is run as a cupless event. Organizers are working on a post race barbecue.
The trails are on private land; participants are asked to respect the property. The location sits on Treaty 1 territory. Accommodations noted in event information include Morden Beach Campground and various hotels in the Winkler and Morden area; Morden is about 10 minutes from the venue and Winkler about 20 minutes. Proceeds support the Boundary Trails Nordic Junior Development team. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.