5 Peaks - Heart Lake
Event overview
The Heart Lake event is part of the 5 Peaks Ontario Trail Running Series and takes place at Heart Lake Conservation Park on Saturday, October 3rd. The conservation area is named for a spring-fed kettle lake that is roughly shaped like a heart and is stocked with hundreds of rainbow trout each year. The site features shaded trails and is noted for fall colours. A series pass is offered that covers all five events in the series and includes event swag for a limited time price of $325.
Distances and course information
- 3 km : Kid's Run
- 7.5 km : Sport Run or Hike
- 14.6 km : Enduro Run or Hike
- 22.5 km : Grit Run
Maps include elevation gain and loss and aid station locations. Race distances and maps may change based on trail conditions up to the day of the race. The event is cup-free; water and electrolyte drink are available at the start/finish area and at one or more aid stations on course. Participants planning to be out for longer than an hour are asked to carry their own receptacle for fluids and nutrition. Washrooms are available at the start/finish area. Parking is free but limited; the recommended parking area is Birchmount, near the Wild Wetland Splash and Pool. The event prohibits dogs, headphones, strollers or baby joggers, and nordic walking poles on the course. Awards are given to the top three finishers by gender in each age and distance category and must be picked up at the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.