Fight the Couch at Northgate Trails

Fight The Couch at Northgate Trails

Fight The Couch at Northgate Trails is a trail event near Dauphin, Manitoba, held on a stacked-loop system of trails on the northern slope of Riding Mountain National Park. The venue, Northgate Trails, is a 26 km multi-use trail network with single-track and multi-track sections.

Distances offered:

• 24K
• 16K
• 8K
• 5K

Course details note a 5 km loop of 5.1 km with 59 m elevation gain and an 8 km loop of 8.4 km with 73 m elevation gain. Surfaces include dirt, gravel, sand, boardwalk, grass, roots, mud, and rocks. The course is marked with signage and flagging on the left.

Aid stations are located at the start/finish at Selo Ukraina and at the South Northgate Trailhead pavilion on the 8 km loop; the 5 km has aid at the start/finish only. Expected provisions include water, Gatorade, chips, candy, fruit, pickles, gels, and more. This is a cupless race; participants must bring a cup or bottle.

Camping and parking are at Selo Ukraina. Camping fees listed during registration are $20 per night for campers and $10 per night for tents, plus GST; sites are basic, first-come, first-served, with washrooms and no showers.

Participants receive a race shirt and a finisher medal; awards go to the top three male and female finishers in each distance. Race rules prohibit dogs, strollers, pacers, and headphones. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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