This race is in support of "Hamilton Conservation Authority". Do you want to race for free? Raise $150 or more for the Hamilton Conservation Authority and we will refund your entry fee for any of the solo events. Raise $500 or more and we will refund your entire team's entry fee for the 50k relay race. The participant who raises the most money will also receive free entry into any Happy Trails Racing event.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This year, the "Sticks n' Stones Trail Race" will proudly be part of the OUTRace Series. The 25k finishers will earn points in the Trail Series and the finishers in the 50k race will earn points in both the 50k Series and the Ultra Series. For those of you unfamiliar with the OUTRace Series, there is no registration required. Participants who finish any race in the OUTRace Series will automatically be entered into the series and will earn points.
All race distances will run a beautiful 5k looped course around the lake at Christie Lake Conservation Area. To view a map of the course, click here. The route is rolling, fast, and runnable. The trail surface consists primarily of dirt and is non-technical.
To view photos from last year's event, click here.
- 5k racers will complete the loop x1 (actual distance is very close to 5k)
- 10k racers will complete the loop x2 (actual distance is 10.3k)
- 25k racers will complete the loop x5 (actual distance is 26.5k)
- 50k SOLO racers will complete the loop x10 (actual distance is 53k)
- 50k RELAY racers will complete the loop x10 (you may have up to 10 racers on your team)
For the 50k RELAY - the 5k loop exchange zones will be clearly marked and situated at the start/finish area.
There will be 2 aid stations each loop - One at the start/finish and the other at the 2.5k mark.
The aid stations will have water, electrolyte drinks, pop, fruit, and sweet & salty snacks.
We will be using our re-usable EcoCups at the Sticks n' Stones Trail Race. They can be washed, sterilized, and re-used over 100 times and then recycled. We are grateful to our sponsor, DKOS (www.DKOS.ca), for helping us make this green initiative possible. They are made of rigid plastic and you throw them in the receptacle after using them, just like you would with a disposable cup. We will collect them, wash and sterilize them, and re-use them at our next event.
RACE REGISTRATION & KIT PICK-UP:
Race kit pick-up will be held at the Beach Pavilion on-site at Christie Lake Conservation Area:
October 5th from 3:00pm - 6:00pm
October 6th from at 7:30am - race start.
Participants in the 5k, 10k, 25k and 50k RELAY will receive a Stick n' Stones Trail Race toque. SOLO participants in the 50k will receive a Sticks n' Stones Trail Race Hoodie. Hoodies are available for purchase for the 5k, 10k, 25k and 50k RELAY participants at the time of registration for $30. Please ensure you indicate your size if you are acquiring a hoodie. (Please note: hoodie and toque designs are subject to change depending on supplier availability).
If the event is not sold out, race day registration is available - CASH ONLY. Those registering on race day will not be guaranteed a race logo toque or hoodie.
PARKING:
Show the attendant at the parking gate your registration confirmation (printed out or on your device) to gain free entry into the Conservation Area. Your registration fee includes the parking costs.
RACE START TIMES:
25k & 50k solo and relay participants will start at 9:00am*.
5k & 10k participants will start at 10:00am.
*Cut-off time for the 50k is 5:00:06pm (8 hours, 6 seconds).
AWARDS:
Finishers of each race will receive a race medal upon completion. Solo finisher prizes will also be awarded to the top 3 male overall and top 3 female overall in each event. Relay awards will be distributed based on entries.
We will be awarding age group prizes as well in 20 yr age increments.
FOOD, ENTERTAINMENT & EXTRAS:
There will be a food truck on-site for participants and spectators to purchase lunch from. Bring cash with you to buy food from the trucks or charcoal with some grilling food if you would like to use one of the free BBQs on-site. Various snacks will be available for the participants after they have finished.
We have Drew Whalen from Down2Earth Entertainment to DJ and entertain us for the day!
A professional timing event will be there to time your race - all results will be posted after the race.
We will have photographers taking great photos of the racers. We will send an email to you once we have the photos posted to view!
Stoked Oats will be onsite serving up some delicious oatmeal before the race.
Please feel free to contact us regarding any questions or concerns.
Registration fees
Cool Beans 1km Run (FREE) Closed
1km fun run. Participants will receive a race bib and a finisher's treat. They will not receive a race kit or race swag and there are no awards for this event.
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FreeJan. 12 - Oct. 8
50K Trail Relay Race- Team of 5 (we will contact you to collect information about your team) Closed
Online registration closed-
Team of up to 5 participants. Each participant will receive a race kit, toque, and finisher's medal.
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$150.00Jan. 12 – Mar. 31
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$170.00Apr. 1 – Aug. 1
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$190.00Aug. 2 – Sep. 30
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ClosedOct. 1 – Oct. 8
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50K Trail Solo Race Closed
Online registration closed-
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$80.00Jan. 12 – Mar. 31
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$85.00Apr. 1 – Aug. 1
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$90.00Aug. 2 – Sep. 30
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ClosedOct. 1 – Oct. 8
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25K Trail Race Closed
Online registration closed-
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$65.00Jan. 12 – Mar. 31
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$70.00Apr. 1 – Aug. 1
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$75.00Aug. 2 – Sep. 30
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ClosedOct. 1 – Oct. 8
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10K Trail Race Closed
Online registration closed-
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$45.00Jan. 12 – Mar. 31
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$50.00Apr. 1 – Aug. 1
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$55.00Aug. 2 – Sep. 30
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ClosedOct. 1 – Oct. 8
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5K Trail Race Closed
Online registration closed-
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$35.00Jan. 12 – Mar. 31
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$40.00Apr. 1 – Aug. 1
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$45.00Aug. 2 – Sep. 30
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ClosedOct. 1 – Oct. 8
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50K Trail Relay Race- Team of 10 (we will contact you to collect information about your team). Closed
Online registration closed-
50k Trail Relay with up to 10 participants. Each participant will receive a race kit, toque, and finisher's medal.
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$300.00Jan. 12 – Mar. 31
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$340.00Apr. 1 – Aug. 1
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$380.00Aug. 2 – Sep. 30
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ClosedOct. 1 – Oct. 8
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Top donors
| No. | Name | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Terry Swiech | $100.00 |
| 2 | Richard St. John | $100.00 |
| 3 | Anonymous | $100.00 |
Top fundraisers
| 1 |
View fundraiser page for Megan
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Megan Larsen$75.00 Raised$150.00 Goal |
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| 2 |
View fundraiser page for Anabel
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Anabel Da SilvaRaised: $25.00 |
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| 3 |
View fundraiser page for Debbie
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Debbie BultenRaised: $25.00 |
Event schedule
- Sat., October 6, 2018 8:30 a.m. - Cool Beans 1km Run
- Sat., October 6, 2018 9:00 a.m. - 25k
- Sat., October 6, 2018 9:00 a.m. - 50k
- Sat., October 6, 2018 9:00 a.m. - 50k relay
- Sat., October 6, 2018 10:00 a.m. - 5k
- Sat., October 6, 2018 10:00 a.m. - 10k
Contact information
- Event contact
- Jeff Rowthorn, Race Director | Heather Borsellino, Race Coordinator
