The Ribbon 200
The Ribbon 200
The Ribbon 200 is a trail event along sections of the Bruce Trail through the Blue Mountains, the Dufferin Hi-Land, and the Caledon Hills. The event runs from June 10 to 14, 2026, and features multiple race formats on largely technical singletrack, double track, and gravel roads.
Distances and formats:
- 200 Miles out and back, turnaround at Glen Haffy.
- 100 Miles point to point, from Glen Haffy to the Blue Mountains.
- E2E Blue Mountains 72.5 km, from the Dufferin Hi-Land boundary to Blue Mountains.
- Redemption 100 km 50 km out and 50 km back along the Bruce Trail, for SSTR DNF runners or those wishing to retry.
Course and navigation: the route includes significant climbing and technical sections. The course is marked using only the Bruce Trail white blazes; there will be no additional signage.
Aid and support: 11 to 13 fully stocked aid stations with hot food, 4 to 5 sleep stations, and 3 to 5 unmanned water stations depending on weather. Pacers are allowed for the 200 and 100 mile races only, must start at specified aid stations, cannot mule gear, and must carry required equipment.
Elevation figures: approximately 8900 m for 200 miles, 4450 m for 100 miles, 1550 m for the E2E, and 3100 m for the Redemption 100 km. The start area is within driving distance of Toronto and no aid station is more than a 75 minute drive from the start. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.