Tally in the Valley Trail Race

Tally in the Valley Trail Race 2026

Tally in the Valley takes place at Dundas Valley Conservation Area in Hamilton, Ontario in July 2026. The event uses a 7 km loop through Carolinian forest, mainly groomed double-track trails with rolling hills and about 130 m of elevation gain per loop.

The loop will be run counter-clockwise this year. Race headquarters and the main aid station are located at the Trail Centre. The first 2 km are on the rail trail, slightly downhill and exposed to sun. After a short steep descent to the lowest point, about 2.5 km of mostly small rolling hills follows, then 2 to 2.5 km of the loop with the most sustained rolling hills returning to the Trail Centre.

Main event options:

• 7 km one loop
• 21 km three loops (4 hour cutoff)
• 100 miles (23 loops)
• 6 hour timed race
• 12 hour day and 12 hour night races
• 24 hour timed race
• Gong Show elimination event (hourly cut-offs)

The single aid station at the start/finish offers water, an electrolyte drink, sweet and salty snacks, PB and J sandwiches, pickles and portable toilets; the menu may change during the day. A self-serve water station will be set up about halfway on the loop. Events are cup-less; runners must bring a collapsible cup or bottle. The race is sanctioned by Athletics Ontario. Partners include La Sportiva and THN Labs, which provides gels in race kits and at aid stations. A fundraising drive supports The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.