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Sunrise Trails

Name: Sunrise Trails
Start: 2026-06-28
End: 2026-06-28
Location: Wakefield

Wakefield, Canada • 28 Jun 2026

SUNRISE TRAILS : Sunday June 28, 2026, P16 Vallée-Meech Gatineau Park

Sunrise Trails is an outdoor session meeting at the P16 parking area in the Meech Creek valley, Chelsea QC. The event runs rain or shine and parking is free. Leashed dogs are permitted.

Distance options:

12 km trail run
6 km hike

The activity is open to all ages and paces. The organizer is Ottawa Free Fitness and registration is free. Participants are advised to bring a hydration pack, healthy snacks and appropriate trail running or hiking gear; a change of socks and shoes is recommended after the outing.

A post-adventure gathering is planned at Les Saisons Cafe in Old Chelsea. Partners for 2026 include Xact Nutrition, Garmin and Kahtoola. Participation requires acceptance of the Eventbrite waiver, which notes the inherent risks of physical exercise and that participation is voluntary. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Canada Quebec Wakefield

Race information

Registration

12 km

Trail Run

6 km

Hike

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

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