The First Blaze Trail Race

The First Blaze Trail Race 2026 : Kelso Conservation Area, Milton, ON

The event takes place on July 11, 2026, on permanently marked sections of the Bruce Trail, primarily following the white blazed main trail. The races start and finish in relation to Kelso Conservation Area and the Toronto Bruce Trail Club section is run end to end. Total participant numbers are capped at 200.

The event offers multiple course options and uses shuttle buses from Kelso parking to the point to point starts. Aid stations are positioned roughly every 8 to 12 km. The event is cup less so participants must carry a collapsible cup or bottle and are recommended to carry at least 1 litre of fluids.

Course features include varied terrain with groomed flow trails, technical rocky and rooty sections, boardwalks, stiles and several punchy climbs. Notable sites along the routes include the Cheltenham Badlands, Terra Cotta Conservation Area, Silver Creek Conservation Area, Scotsdale Heritage Farm, the Limehouse Hole in the Wall (short walking section with ladder), Speyside Resource Management Area, and the Dufferin Quarry Bridge. The 50 km course is about 51.8 km with approximately 800 m of elevation gain and specific technical sections that may require walking.

Race fees include a soft spun t shirt, a finisher's medal, parking at Kelso, shuttle service for point to point runners, and a CA$20 donation per registration to the Toronto Bruce Trail Club. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.