5 Peaks - Heart Lake
Heart Lake Trail Running : 5 Peaks
The fifth race of the 5 Peaks Ontario Trail Running Series takes place at Heart Lake Conservation Park on Saturday, October 3. Heart Lake is a spring‑fed kettle lake roughly shaped like a heart and is stocked with hundreds of rainbow trout each year. The shaded trails pass through areas of fall colour.
Available distances:
- 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, elevation profiles, and aid station locations are provided for each distance. Race distances and maps are subject to change based on trail conditions up to race day.
This is a cup free event. Water and electrolyte drink will be available at the start and finish and at one or more aid stations depending on the venue. Participants planning to be on course longer than an hour should carry a personal receptacle for liquids and calories. No dogs, no headphones, no strollers or baby joggers, and no nordic walking poles are allowed on the course. Washroom facilities are available at the start/finish area. Free parking is available but limited; the Birchmount parking area near the Wild Wetland Splash and Pool is identified for parking. Spectators are welcome; best viewing is from the start/finish area.
Individual event registration prices do not include swag. Swag and finisher medals can be pre-purchased through Race Roster. Awards are given to the top three finishers in each gender for each age category and to the top three male and female finishers overall; all awards must be picked up at the race and will not be mailed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.