The First Hour
Castleton, Canada • 15 May 2026
The First Hour : event details
The First Hour is the first event in the Happy Hour Friday Night Series. It takes place on May 15, 2026, at Goodrich-Loomis Conservation Area in Castleton, Ontario. The event is organized by Dirty Soles Trail Running. The listed registration fee is $29.47; day-of registration is available for $30.
The organizer describes the Happy Hour races as informal community trail runs. There are no placement awards. Participants who complete all three Happy Hour races receive a custom Dirty Soles medal and a prize at The Last Hour, the final race in the series.
Course, facilities and policies
The course distance is 8 km. Runners can expect hills, rocks, roots, and mossy log bridges, and some sections may be slippery. There are no aid stations on course; water is available at the start/finish area. Goodrich-Loomis has a porta-potty near the parking lot; there are no other facilities on course.
Timing is done manually and results are posted to the event Facebook page within 24 hours. There are no refunds for any reason, but registrants may defer entry to another Happy Hour event. Dirty Soles swag will be available for sale. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.