The Night Thing
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The Night Thing 2026
The Night Thing 2026 is a trail race organized by Race Huron along the Maitland Trail, starting at the Auburn Riverside Retreat in Auburn, Ontario. The event is scheduled for Friday, October 23, 2026.
Two distances are offered:
- 7.21 km presented for participants trying a trail race for the first time.
- 12 km a longer trail distance on the same course.
Registration opened on May 1, 2026. Registrations submitted after September 22 are not guaranteed a t-shirt due to limited quantities. The listed registration fee during the posted periods was CA$65. The event is listed as full.
The refund policy states fees are non refundable and non transferable. If the event is completely cancelled due to weather and not rescheduled that year, fees (less online registration fees) will be applied to the next year's race. Proceeds go to the local community and/or charitable organizations.
The race takes place in darkness; participants are expected to use personal lighting. Race check-in is located at the Auburn Riverside Retreat prior to the starts. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
