Tally in the Valley Trail Race

Hamilton, Canada • 26 Jul 2025

The Tally in the Valley Trail Race takes place at the Dundas Valley Conservation Area in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. This event offers various race options including a 7 km loop through scenic Carolinian forest with rolling hills and about 130m elevation gain per loop. Participants can choose distances from a single 7 km loop to ultra challenges like 21 km, 100 miles, or timed races of 6, 12, and 24 hours.

A unique "Gong Show" elimination event tests endurance with hourly cut-offs. The course alternates direction yearly, featuring runnable trails and a mix of hills. Aid stations provide hydration and snacks, and all finishers receive medals or belt buckles for 100-mile finishers.

The race supports SickKids Hospital and is sanctioned by Athletics Ontario. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

24 hr
24 Hour Trail Race
100 mi
2990 m+
100 Miles (23 Loops)
12 hr
12 Hour Trail Race - Day Time
12 hr
12 Hour Trail Race - Night Time
6 hr
6 Hour Trail Race
21 km
390 m+
21 Km Three Loops
7 km
130 m+
7 Km One Loop
Gong Show Elimination Event
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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