Sticks N' Stones Trail Race
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Sticks n' Stones Trail Race 2026
Sticks n' Stones Trail Race 2026 takes place on October 10, 2026 at Christie Lake Conservation Area in Hamilton, Ontario. The event is sanctioned by Athletics Ontario and supports Oceana Canada.
All distances use a single looped course around Christie Lake. The loop measures about 5.3 km, runs primarily on dirt, and is described as rolling, fast, and runnable. The surface is non-technical.
Distances:
- 5 km - one loop (actual 5.3 km)
- 10 km - two loops (actual 10.6 km)
- 25 km - five loops (actual 26.5 km)
- 50 km SOLO - ten loops (actual 53 km)
- 50 km RELAY - ten loops; teams may include up to five runners
There are two aid stations per loop: one near the loop midpoint and one at the start/finish area. Aid stations provide water, electrolyte drinks, soda, fruit, and sweet and salty snacks. A local nutrition company, THN Labs, supplies gels in race kits and at aid stations; their gels contain maple syrup, tahini, sea salt, and rowanberry extract. Events are cup-less; participants need a collapsible cup or bottle for refills.
Race kit pick-up is at the Beach Pavilion on-site at Christie Lake on the event date. Kit items: 5k, 10k, 25k and 50k relay participants receive a toque; 50k solo participants receive a hoodie. Hoodies are also available for purchase for other distances for CA$35; sizes must be selected when acquiring a hoodie.
Finishers receive a medal. Solo top-three awards and relay first-place awards (all male, all female, mixed) are given. Professional timing will record results, which are posted after the event. La Sportiva will attend with a demo shoe fleet and will give away two pairs of shoes.
The event offers a refund policy that provides a 100% race credit up to 30 days before the race; cancellations within 30 days are not accommodated. Bib transfers are allowed. Registration fees include park parking; spectators pay park entry. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
