Falling Water Trail Marathon
Falling Water Trail Marathon and Half Marathon, Eugenia ON, Canada
The event offers two trail races on the Beaver Valley section of the Bruce Trail, starting and finishing at the Beaver Valley Ski Club. Most of the marathon follows the main Bruce Trail with some crossover trails marked in blue; the rest of the course uses white blazes. The full distance includes a newly added Kimberley Side Trail near the end.
Key facts:
- Marathon approximately 42.2 km with nearly 1600 m of elevation gain and 1600 m of elevation loss.
- Half marathon approximately 21 km with close to 1000 m of elevation gain. The terrain is rocky, rooty and very hilly. Runners must understand how to follow trail blazes; orange flags and ribbons will mark important turns. Aid stations are more widely spaced than at other events. Local nutrition gels provided at aid stations list maple syrup, tahini, sea salt and rowanberry extract. The event is cup free so runners need a collapsible cup or bottle.
Additional notes: poles are permitted. The marathon is not a Boston qualifier. The event is sanctioned by Athletics Ontario. Entries are limited to 100 participants per distance and there is no waitlist. The organizer donates CA$20 from each registration to the Beaver Valley Bruce Trail Club. A 100% race credit is available for cancellations made at least 30 days before the event; transfers to another participant are permitted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.