Upriver Running Fall Races

UpRiver Running Fall Races

UpRiver Running Fall Races is a trail event held in Thunder Bay, Ontario. It includes multiple distances and a separate kids trail run. Most of the courses follow single track through local trail networks and conservation areas.

• 2.5 km Kids Trail Run
• 10 km
• 25 km
• 50 km

All races start and finish at Kinsmen Park in Trowbridge. The 25 km is a single loop with two out-and-back sections and about 370 m of climbing. The 50 km consists of two 25 km loops and is described as a technical route with rolling terrain. The 10 km is a single loop that travels through Shuniah Mines trails.

There are aid stations at locations such as the Balsam Access Trail Head Cascades Conservation Area and Kinsmen Park offering water Tailwind mix fruit gels and snacks. The event is chip timed and all participants receive a finisher medal. Awards are given to the first finisher in each age division for the 10 km 25 km and 50 km events; age divisions include 39 and under 40 plus Masters and 50 plus Grand Masters. The kids 2.5 km also includes a finisher medal.

Other event details include a free shuttle to and from the Current River Community Centre the race is cupless so participants should bring a reusable cup or bottle optional T shirts and vegan burritos are available for purchase by September 20 2026 and race entries are non refundable. Bibs are transferable until the registration deadline of September 20 2026 and youth 17 and under may register in any distance for 40 USD or CAD as listed by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.