Sticks N' Stones Trail Race

Sticks n' Stones Trail Race 2026

The event takes place on October 10, 2026 at Christie Lake Conservation Area in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The course is a roughly 5.3 km loop around the lake on mostly dirt trail; the route is described as rolling, runnable and non-technical.

Distances offered:

• 5 km : one loop (5.3 km)
• 10 km : two loops (10.6 km)
• 25 km : five loops (26.5 km)
• 50 km solo : ten loops (53 km)
• 50 km relay : ten loops, teams up to five

Each loop includes two aid stations, one at the start/finish and one mid-loop. Aid stations provide water, electrolyte drinks, soda, fruit, sweet and salty snacks, PB & J and gels from THN Labs. The gels contain maple syrup, tahini, sea salt and rowanberry extract. The event is cup-less; participants should bring a collapsible cup or bottle.

Race kit pick-up is at the Beach Pavilion on site on race day. Short distance and relay participants receive a toque and 50 km solo participants receive a hoodie; hoodies can be purchased for other categories for CA$35 at registration. The event is sanctioned by Athletics Ontario. La Sportiva will attend with demo shoes and will give away two pairs. Pacers are not permitted except for participants over age 65. The 50 km solo has an 8 hour cutoff. Parking is included in registration fees; spectators pay park entry. Finishers receive a medal, top three solo finishers receive awards, and first place relay teams are recognized by category. Professional timing will display results after the race. The event raises funds for Oceana Canada and is held in memory of a relative of the race director. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.