Run the Caves

Peterborough, Canada • 4 Oct 2026

Run The Caves - Warsaw Caves Conservation Area

Run The Caves is the third annual Trail and Ultra event presented by Body and Mind Adventures. It takes place on October 4, 2026 at Warsaw Caves Conservation Area, 289 Caves Road, Warsaw ON, Canada, in the Indian River valley, about 25 minutes from Peterborough. A portion of registration fees will be donated to the Canadian Mental Health Association.

The course uses mostly single-track trails, more than 20 km in total, with a soft forest floor, rocks and tree roots, some sandy beach sections, and short stretches of gravel road. Much of the route runs under old forest growth, with occasional open lookouts and varied natural features along the trails.

Distances offered

  • 1 km Kids Run
  • 5 km Walk/Run
  • 10 km Walk/Run
  • 15 km Virtual Run, complete between October 1 and 7
  • 25 km Half-ultra, team of 2 option
  • 50 km Ultra, team of 2 option

The event is bib and chip timed. Organizers describe it as a green, cup-free event. Handmade race medals will be given to all participants, with prizes for top male and female in each distance. Merchandise will be available and vegetarian chili with buns will be served after the races. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
50 Km Ultra
25 km
25 Km Half-Ultra
10 km
10 Km Walk/run
5 km
5 Km Walk/run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Trail race and family fun run at Garnet Graham Beach Park offering 1 km, 5 km and 10 km distances while fundraising for Women's Resources.

Community Turkey Trot in Cobourg with 5K and 2.5K timed races, a 1K kids run, medals, family discount and fundraising for the YMCA Strong Communities Campaign.

A 6.5K snowshoe race on January 23, 2027 at Goodrich Loomis Conservation Area near Brighton ON. The single loop route goes through pine groves and includes a post race chili lunch, a touque and prize draws.

An evening trail run at Goodrich Loomis Conservation Area in Brighton covering about 6 to 8 km. The route features natural surface, rocks and roots, with manual timing and water at the start and finish.

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