Talon Trail Races
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About the race
The Talon Trail Races, presented by BackRoads Brews + Shoes, take place on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 32217 Kerwood Rd, Parkhill, ON N0M 2K0. The courses travel through mature forests, river valleys and scenic countryside along the Ausable River, and include technical singletrack and runnable sections.
Course highlights mention Mystery Falls and Joany’s Woods. The event offers a signature point-to-point 26 km route from Mystery Falls to Joany’s Woods and three looped options that start and finish at the main gathering area.
Distances
- 26 km point-to-point from Mystery Falls to Joany’s Woods
- 11 km run combining loops at Joany’s Woods
- 7.7 km run / walk loop at Joany’s Woods
- 3.3 km walk loop at Joany’s Woods
Each registration includes an event race shirt, aid stations with water and snacks, finish time for 7.7 km, 11 km and 26 km participants, one post race beverage from the BackRoads beer garden, and shuttle transportation. Parking is provided at the West Williams Community Centre and complimentary shuttles will transport participants, volunteers and spectators between the parking area and the trails. Local food vendors will be on site. A portion of registration proceeds supports the Thames Talbot Land Trust and the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
