Pure Grit Trail Race

Pure Grit Trail Race 2026

The Pure Grit Trail Race is an annual running event hosted by Georgian Bay Nordic at the Sawmill Ski Trail in Hepworth, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the OUTRace Trail Series. The proceeds from the event support the Georgian Bay Nordic youth cross-country ski race team.

The event offers several distances: 2.5 km, 5 km, 7.5 km, 15 km, 30 km, and a 6-Hour race. The 15 km course involves two laps of the route, while the 30 km involves four laps. The winner of the 6-Hour race is determined by which runner completes the most full laps within the six-hour time limit.

There is an early bird registration period, with price increases scheduled for April 6, 2026. Registration closes on April 30, 2026. The event has a total participant cap of 250 entrants. Timing is provided by Timing Shack. Awards are given to the first three runners in each category, with prize presentations following the 15 km, 30 km, and 6-Hour races. All competitors are eligible for draw prizes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.