Albion Ascent Trail Race

Albion Ascent Trail Race

Albion Ascent is an urban trail race in Hamilton centered on King's Forest and the Red Hill Valley. The event is transit-friendly and chip-timed. Course surfaces include paved paths, dirt trails and technical singletrack, and the routes pass rivers, forests and waterfalls such as Felker's Falls and Devil's Punch Bowl.

Distances offered:

• 21K: Out-and-back on Bruce Trail, technical singletrack, waterfalls on route.
• 10K: Starts in King's Forest, includes Albion climb and Bruce Trail singletrack.
• 5K: Concrete and dirt paths, foot bridge crossing, non-technical route.
• 3km kids run: Relatively flat out-and-back across the bridge, kids medal included.
• 1km kids run: Relatively flat out-and-back across the bridge, kids medal included.

Aid stations provide Xact energy bars, water, electrolyte beverage and surprise snacks; participants must bring a reusable cup or water bottle because the event is cupless. Each runner receives a Canadian made toque; medals are sold as an optional add-on to help keep entry fees and environmental impact lower.

Parking is available at Greenhill Bowl Park and Rosedale Park and there is a public transit option via the Greenhill/Cochrane bus stop. The organizer offers a 100% deferral if cancellation occurs at least 30 days before the event, and bib transfers are allowed up to four days before the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.