Sticks N' Stones Trail Race

Sticks n' Stones Trail Race 2026 : Christie Lake Conservation Area

The event takes place on October 10, 2026 at Christie Lake Conservation Area in Hamilton, Ontario. The race is sanctioned by Athletics Ontario and supports Oceana Canada in memory of a relative of the race director.

All distances use a single 5.3 km loop around the lake. The trail surface is primarily dirt and non technical, with rolling terrain that allows sustained running. Offered distances are:

• 5 km one loop
• 10 km two loops
• 26.5 km five loops
• 53 km SOLO ten loops
• 53 km RELAY ten loops, teams up to five runners

There are two aid stations per loop located at the start/finish area and near the loop midpoint. Aid station supplies include water, electrolyte drinks, soda, fruit, sweet and salty snacks, and PB & J. A local nutrition company provides gels in race kits and at aid stations; ingredients listed include maple syrup, tahini, sea salt, and rowanberry extract. The event operates without disposable cups, so participants must provide a cup or bottle for refills.

Race kit pick up is held on site at the Beach Pavilion on race day. Participant registration fees include parking; spectators pay park entry. Finishers receive a medal; top solo finishers and top relay teams in category receive awards. Professional timing will be used and results posted. The 53 km event has an eight hour cutoff and an early start option is offered. The organizer allows bib transfers and issues a 100 percent race credit for cancellations made more than 30 days before the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.