The Ribbon 200
The Ribbon 200
The Ribbon 200 is a multi-distance trail event along sections of the Bruce Trail in Ontario, with start and finish near the Blue Mountain Silver Bullet Top P6 parking lot in Ravenna.
Distances:
- 200 Mile - out and back, approx 7,500m / 24,000ft elevation.
- 100 Mile - point to point, approx 3,700m / 12,000ft elevation.
- Blue Mountains E2E - 72.5 km, approx 1,500m / 4,900ft elevation.
The route runs through the Blue Mountains, Dufferin Hi-Land and Caledon Hills sections and is marked using the Bruce Trail white blazes only. The course includes technical singletrack, double track, gravel roads and sustained climbing.
Support includes 11–13 fully stocked aid stations with hot food roughly every 20–30 km, 4–5 sleep stations, and 3–5 unmanned water stations depending on weather. Pacers are permitted for the 200 and 100 mile events but only at specified aid stations; pacers must carry the same required gear and may not carry items for the runner.
Basic required gear is listed in the runners manual and includes a headlamp, wind or rain jacket, about 2 L of hydration, a warm hat, phone with a tracking app, backup battery and whistle. A payment plan option is available for the 200 Mile event through a third party with a small fee. A limited charity bib option is offered with fundraising minimums; funds raised will be donated to The Bruce Trail Conservancy. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.