The Night Thing
Event overview
The Night Thing 2025 is a trail race on the Maitland Trail in Auburn, Ontario. The event is organized by Race Huron and is listed at the Auburn Riverside Retreat on Blyth Road. The race date is Friday, October 24, 2025.
Distances
- 7.21K - trail distance, currently sold out
- 12K - trail distance
Registration and race details
Registration opened May 1, 2025 at midnight. Entry fees are CA$65 for the listed registration periods. Registrations after September 22 will not be guaranteed a t-shirt; limited quantities are available for late registrations. Participants are asked to arrive 30 minutes before their race to check in and collect shirts. Runners are advised to bring a headlamp because the race takes place in darkness.
Refunds and transfers are not permitted. If the event is cancelled due to weather and not rescheduled that year, fees minus online registration charges will be applied to the following year. Proceeds support the local community and charitable organizations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.