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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 Ontario

On July 11, 2026, Summit 700 takes place at Blue Mountain Resort, a large mountain village on the Niagara Escarpment with views over Georgian Bay. The event is produced by Contour Adventures Inc. and focuses on trail running across local trails and climbs.

Available distances:

1.5 km kids race
5 km short trail course with ascent
10 km hilly trail course
21 km longer trail route across Blue Mountain
50 km ultra and ultra relay option

Routes include repeated ascents and descents along the escarpment and trail sections that provide scenic vantage points of Georgian Bay. The 50 km ultra was added in 2025 and returns for 2026, with a relay option for teams.

The event lists support from local organizations and commercial partners, including Beaver Valley Outreach, Bruce Trail Conservancy, Columbia Sportswear and others shown by the organizer. Registration fees increase on April 23, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Canada Ontario The Blue Mountains

Race information

Website

50 km

50k Ultra

50 km

Ultra Relay

Half Marathon

21k

10 km

10k

5 km

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

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The Ribbon 200

A multi-distance trail event on the Bruce Trail offering 200 miles, a point to point 100 miles and a 72.5 km E2E, with white-blaze navigation, many aid stations and substantial elevation gain.

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Collingwood Off Road Running

Duntroon

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Falling Water Trail Marathon

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