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Phoenix Trail Races

Name: Phoenix Trail Races
Start: 2026-10-17
End: 2026-10-17
Location: London

London, Canada • 17 Oct 2026

Phoenix Trail Races

The event takes place on October 17, 2026 at the Watson Porter Pavilion, Fanshawe Conservation Area, London, ON, Canada. It offers trail running and a walk option that use loops of the main Fanshawe Lake Trail with added sections near the dam.

Distances on the program:

25K Trail Run, one loop of Fanshawe Lake Trail with Dam additions
25K Walk Hike, one loop of Fanshawe Lake Trail with Dam additions
50K Trail Run, two loops of Fanshawe Lake Trail with Dam additions

Registration includes admission to Fanshawe Conservation Area, a shirt, a timed finish, aid stations approximately every 5 kms, safety and medical support, a finisher medal, a post race meal, and photos. Spots are limited and fees are tiered with early bird, regular, and late pricing. Some late registration options note whether a shirt is included.

Event contact is listed as Phoenix Race Committee. Course descriptions emphasize use of the main lake trail and supplemental sections near the dam to reach the advertised distances. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Canada Ontario London

Race information

Website Registration

50 km

50k Trail Run (in-Person)

25 km

25k Walk/hike (in-Person)

25 km

25k Trail Run (in-Person)

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

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