The Foxtail Rail Trail Race
Event overview
The Foxtail Rail Trail Race takes place on April 18, 2026 at Dundas Valley Conservation Area in Dundas, Ontario, Canada. The event is sanctioned by Athletics Ontario. Fundraising for Melanoma Canada is part of the event; current fundraising shows CA$1,018.38 raised toward a CA$1,500 goal.
Distances
- 5 km
- 10 km (approximately 10.4 km as noted)
- 25 km
- 50 km (two laps of the 25 km course)
Course and logistics
All races start and finish at the Dundas Valley Conservation Area Trail Centre on the Hamilton-to-Brantford Rail Trail. Courses are out-and-back, on a wide, groomed, and accessible rail-trail with kilometer markers for much of the route. The route runs alongside conservation land, forests, ponds, and creeks. The elevation profile is very gentle - about a 1% grade overall - with the final 7.5 km of the 25 km and 50 km courses slightly downhill.
Aid stations or water drops are provided every 5-8 km and offer snacks, water, electrolyte drink, and typical ultra-running supplies. The event is cup-less; participants must carry a collapsible cup or bottle. Drop bags are allowed at the start/finish area of each loop. Pacers are not generally permitted except for safety or medical reasons with prior notice; in that case the pacer may join for the second half. Participant registration includes entrance to the Conservation Area; crew and spectators pay the park entrance fee. Race services include a choice of unisex or women's cut shirts, chip timing, race photos, and custom finisher medals. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.