Sulphur Springs Trail Race
2022 Race is a GO!!!
It is a great pleasure to inform you that the 2022 edition of Sulphur Springs Trail Race is now confirmed! There are many new and exciting things coming to this year’s race!
Scheduled Race Dates are:
Sat May 28th – 50K, 50M, 100K, 100M and 100M Relay
Sun May 29th- 10K & 20K **New Day**
Burlington Runners Club (BRC) is super excited for the return of this historic race and we remain hopeful that there will be no changes in the race times or formats due to Covid-19 but any changes to federal, provincial, and/or municipal guidelines will be adhered to. All required Covid-19 protocols will be followed as required on Race Day.
In the event that the race is canceled due to Covid requirements; registered runners will receive a refund as per the following
75% of race fee only, if Covid cancellation is prior to 02/28/22.
50% of race fee only, if Covid cancellation is prior to 03/31/22.
25% of race fee only, if Covid cancellation is prior to 04/30/22.
*Refunds will not include admin and processing fees. *
This year’s race is once again in support of 2 great organizations:
Hamilton Conservation Authority (specifically the Dundas Valley Conservation Area where we run: ‘one of southern Ontario’s most spectacular natural treasures’)
https://conservationhamilton.ca/conservation-areas/dundas-valley/
and FAB (Fit Active Beautiful Foundation: ‘Helping young girls become strong women’)
https://fitactivebeautiful.ca/
On behalf of the Burlington Runners Club, we thank you for your support.
GO CUPLESS
- no cups at aid stations
- green initiatives will be effective all weekend long
Link to map: https://drive.google.com/file/d/121lkvfifFLYMYlk1LY-niKgmBBAp4mpP/view?usp=sharing
2022 Runner's Guide:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M11J01vzKHlIbPuoxt-vPD0Ee4DS2Aaj/view?usp=sharing
Sulphur Course Map:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/121lkvfifFLYMYlk1LY-niKgmBBAp4mpP/view?usp=sharing
Website: https://sites.google.com/burlingtonrunners.com/sulphursprings/home?authuser=0
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION
Event schedule
- May 25 4:30 p.m. EDT - Race Kit Pickup - Ten Toe'n, 16 McMurray, Dundas, ON
- May 26 4:30 p.m. EDT - Race Kit Pickup - Runner's Den, 860 King St W, Hamilton, ON
- May 27 4:30 p.m. EDT - Race Kit Pickup - Onsite (04:30-08:00pm)
- May 28 5:00 a.m. EDT - Race Kit Pickup - Onsite (05:00-07:00am)(plus all day)
- May 28 5:30 a.m. EDT - 100 Mile & 100K Solo Check-in & Briefing
- May 28 5:30 a.m. EDT - 100M Drop-bag drop off for AS#2
- May 28 6:00 a.m. EDT - START - 100M, 100K, 50M & 100M Relay
- May 28 7:00 a.m. EDT - START - 50K
- May 29 5:30 a.m. EDT - Race Kit Pickup - Onsite (05:30-08:15am)
- May 29 7:30 a.m. EDT - **NEW** START - 20K
- May 29 8:00 a.m. EDT - 100M/100K/50K Loop#7 CUT-OFF - must start Loop#8 before this time
- May 29 8:30 a.m. EDT - **NEW** START - 10K
- May 29 12:00 p.m. EDT - CUT-OFF all distances END OF RACE
- May 29 2:00 p.m. EDT - RACE WEEKEND ENDS - site and course cleaned up and empty
Registration fees
10 K Trail Race Closed
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20 K Trail Race Closed
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50 K Trail Race Closed
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50 Mile Trail Race Closed
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100 K Trail Race Closed
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100 Mile Trail Race Closed
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RELAY TEAM MEMBERS REGISTRATION Closed
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TEAM MEMBERS REGISTER HERE TO JOIN THEIR TEAM USING TEAM NAME & CODE
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FREE - Pre Paid by Team CaptainDec. 24 – May 29
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RELAY TEAM CAPTAIN Closed
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Team Set up and Registration Payment
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$440.00Dec. 24 – Feb. 28
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$520.00Mar. 1 – Mar. 31
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$560.00Apr. 1 – Apr. 30
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$750.00May 1 – May 29
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100 Mile Team Registration
1 - Team Captain must register Team Name, themselves and pay registration fee for the whole team by clicking register under RELAY TEAM CAPTAIN
2 - Each team member then joins the team using Team Name and Code provided by their Team Captain under RELAY TEAM MEMBER REGISTRATION.
DO NOT REGISTER MULTIPLE MEMBERS WITH ONE ENTRY - EACH TEAM MEMBER MUST REGISTER INDIVIDUALLY OR THE WAIVER WILL BE INVALIDATED!
Refund, Transfer and Deferral Policy
Refunds
If the race is canceled due to Covid and government requirements; registered runners will receive a refund as per the following:
- 75% of race fee only, if Covid cancellation is prior to 02/28/22.
- 50% of race fee only, if Covid cancellation is prior to 03/31/22.
- 25% of race fee only, if Covid cancellation is prior to 04/30/22.
*Refunds will not include admin and processing fees. *
Deferrals
- none
Transfers to another participant
- $15 charge before May 22nd 23:59.
- No changes after May 23rd 00:00.
Distance Changes
- $15 charge before May 22nd 23:59.
- No changes after May 23rd 00:00.
- Change to shorter distance – no refund of difference in registration fees
- Change to longer distance – pay difference in registration fees
- Change relay team member - pay transfer fee.
PLEASE NOTE
Refer to Race Web site and Participant Guide for full details of Race Rules and Information.
- NO CUPS at aid stations. Bring your own reusable cups/water bottles etc.
- NO PETS are allowed in any event or in the start/finish area.
- NO STROLLERS are allowed in any event or in the start/finish area.
- Aid stations have a variety of foods; however, we cannot accommodate all dietary restrictions. If you have specific needs, bring what you need.
- Although trails will be marked, all runners are expected to have reviewed the course map and directions and latest version of the participant guide and make themselves familiar with these documents.
- Race and medical officials have the right to withdraw any runner at any time if deemed necessary (no refund will be issued).
Race Videos
Here are some links to videos on YouTube that may help you visualize the course and how some runners experience race day
- 2017 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SG6pQU_jSkw
- 2017 - 200 miles - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kzwUSJGSYk
- 2016 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSvZgSojEZg
Charity
FAB: Fit Active Beautiful!
Help support FAB programs in low income areas of Hamilton
2 running programs for girls from grade 6-12 helps give the participants the skills they need to set and achieve goals.
Help empower the women of tomorrow and donate to FAB now.
You can find out more about the FAB programs at fitactivebeautiful.ca
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The Sulphur Springs Trail Race takes place in the Dundas Valley Conservation Area one the many areas of the Hamilton Conservation Authority. You help to not only preserve this incredibly beautiful running are for ourselves but other users and future generations. Your donations and support has allowed us to donate over $84,000 over the years.
Hamilton Conservation Foundation - https://hamiltonconservationfoundation.ca - Within our industrial city’s borders are places of incredible natural beauty. These trails, forests, meadows, streams and waterfalls are among the last “green spaces” available for us, and for future generations, toexperience and enjoy. We have a unique opportunity to protect and conserve the natural lands, waterways and cultural heritage sites that add so much to our quality of life. It’s in our power to make a difference by safeguarding the habitat of birds, animals, fish and plants
Contact information
- Event contact
- Mauro Campanelli
- Phone
- 416-709-7309
- Website
- Visit website
