The Night Thing
The Night Thing 2026 - Auburn, Ontario
The Night Thing 2026 is a trail race organized by Race Huron along the Maitland Trail, starting at the Auburn Riverside Retreat in Auburn, Ontario. The event offers two trail distances:
- 7.21 km
- 12 km
The race takes place at night; runners will be running in darkness and a headlamp is recommended. Registration opened on May 1, 2026. Registrations submitted after September 22 are not guaranteed a race shirt due to limited late-registrant quantities. Listed registration amounts included mandatory fees, and both distances were offered at CA$65 during specified registration periods.
The event enforces a non-refundable, non-transferable policy for entry fees. If the entire event is cancelled for weather and not rescheduled that year, fees (minus online registration fees) will be applied to next year’s race. Proceeds support the local community and charitable organizations.
Race check-in and shirt distribution occur before the races. The event listing indicates that some categories reached full capacity. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.