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Head for the Hills Trail Race

Name: Head for the Hills Trail Race
Start: 2026-10-17
End: 2026-10-17
Location: St. Catharines

St. Catharines, Canada • 17 Oct 2026

Head for the Hills Trail Race

Head for the Hills is a trail event organized by St. Catharines Road Runners and Walkers. It is one of the club’s four annual races and contributes funds to local charities.

The race takes place in October. The 2026 edition is scheduled for Saturday, October 17.

Distances and options listed for 2026 include:

5 km trail race
10 km trail race
1 km kids race
1 km Survivor walk supporting the Brain Injury Association of Niagara

The page notes that each club race raises funds for local charities and that the club also runs a self-guided winter run in addition to its annual events. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Canada Ontario St. Catharines

Race information

Website

10 km

10k Trail Race

5 km

5k Trail Race

1k Survivor Walk

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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