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Summit 700 Trail Runs

Name: Summit 700 Trail Runs
Start: 2026-07-11
End: 2026-07-11
Location: The Blue Mountains

The Blue Mountains, Canada • 11 Jul 2026

Summit 700 Trail Runs, Blue Mountain Resort

Summit 700 takes place on July 11, 2026, at Blue Mountain Resort in Ontario. The event offers multiple trail running distances across terrain on the Niagara Escarpment, with climbs, descents and views toward Georgian Bay.

Available formats range from a children’s fun run to an ultra and relay. The 50 km ultra and relay were added in 2025 and are offered again for 2026. Routes emphasize natural trail sections and the varied elevation around the mountain village resort.

Distances

50 km ultra and relay
21 km trail
10 km trail
5 km trail
1.5 km kids fun race

The event is organized by Contour Adventures Inc. and lists support from local organizations and partners including Beaver Valley Outreach, Blue Mountain and Columbia Sportswear. Information provided highlights the course terrain and the scenic views available from higher sections of the course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Canada Ontario The Blue Mountains

Race information

Website

50 km

Ultra Relay

50 km

50k Ultra

Half Marathon

21k

10 km

10k

5 km

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

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