The First Blaze Trail Race
The First Blaze Trail Race 2026
The First Blaze Trail Race runs on the Toronto section of the Bruce Trail and takes place at Kelso Conservation Area in Milton, Ontario, Canada. The event date is July 11, 2026. The field is limited to a maximum of 200 participants.
Distances offered
- 50 km about 51.8 km point to point on the Toronto Bruce Trail
- 25 km about 27.5 km point to point
- 10 km out and back, 5 km out then return
Course and terrain: the entire route follows the permanent white blazes of the Bruce Trail. Runners will encounter technical single track, rocky and rooty sections, boardwalks, bridges and stiles, with numerous short steep climbs and descents. Only the final 5 km of the course will be additionally flagged for the event. The 50 km course has about 800 m of elevation gain.
Logistics and aid: parking at Kelso is included and shuttle buses will transport 25 km and 50 km participants to their start locations. Aid stations are spaced approximately 8 to 12 km apart; the 25 km course has three aid stations and the 10 km course has one. The event is cup free; participants should bring a collapsible cup or bottle and are advised to carry at least 1 L of fluids. Recommended equipment includes trail shoes.
Additional details: the 50 km field earns a Toronto Bruce Trail Club End to End patch in addition to a finisher medal. The event is sanctioned by Athletics Ontario. La Sportiva will provide a demo shoe fleet. THN Labs supplies gels in race kits and at aid stations; those gels list maple syrup, tahini, sea salt and rowanberry extract as ingredients. The organizers will donate 20 $ from each registration to the Toronto Bruce Trail Club. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.