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Pick Your Poison Trail Run

Barrie, Canada • 26 Apr 2025

Pick Your Poison Trail Run is an annual ultra trail race held in April at the Heights of Horseshoe in Barrie, Ontario, Canada. Participants can choose from three challenging distances: 12.5k (one loop), 25k (two loops), or 50k (four loops), each featuring a 12.5k loop with 343 meters of elevation gain through technical terrain, ski hills, and scenic single-track trails in the Copeland Forest. The race embraces unpredictable Canadian spring weather and promotes sustainability as a cupless event, encouraging reusable hydration. Aid stations provide water, electrolytes, snacks, and hot soup. Finishers receive unique technical socks and local honey, with proceeds supporting local social services and forest conservation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Canada Ontario Barrie

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50 km
50k
25 km
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12 km
12.5k
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