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Run the Caves

Name: Run the Caves
Start: 2026-10-04
End: 2026-10-04
Location: Peterborough

Peterborough, Canada • 4 Oct 2026

Run The Caves

Run The Caves is a trail and ultra race hosted at Warsaw Caves Conservation Area, located at 289 Caves Road, Warsaw, Ontario. The event is organized by Body and Mind Adventures with the Mind & Body BAM committee. A portion of registration fees will be donated to the CMHA Canadian Mental Health Association. The organizers promote environmental initiatives and the event is cup free.

Trails include mostly single track with a soft forest floor, rocks and tree roots, some sandy beach sections, and a few gravel road stretches. The route alternates between open viewpoints and areas shaded by large, mature trees, described as a form of forest bathing. The conservation area also offers camping, swimming, fishing, picnic sites, and scenic lookouts along the Indian River valley.

Distances and formats offered:

1 km Kids Run
5 km Walk/Run
10 km Walk/Run
15 km Virtual Run
25 km Half-Ultra
25 km Team of 2
50 km Ultra
50 km Team of 2

This is a bib and chip timed event. Prizes are awarded to top male and female finishers in each distance. All participants receive a hand made race medal. Merchandise will be available for purchase and vegetarian chili with buns will be served after the races. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Canada Ontario Peterborough

Race information

Registration

50 km

50km Ultra

50 km

50km Ultra - Team of 2

25 km

25km Half-Ultra

25 km

25km Half-Ultra - Team of 2

10 km

10km Walk/run

5 km

5km Walk/run

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

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