SULPHUR SPRINGS TRAIL RACE
The MOST fun you will have while running all weekend!
Saturday May 27th
50K, 50 Mile, 100K, 100 Mile Solo
+ 100 Mile Team Relays!
Sunday May 28th
10K and 20K Trail Races
THE BIRD INCOMING
Calling all trail runners! We are thrilled to collaborate with Arc’teryx to bring you a bigger and better race experience for 2023!
Course Description
This unbelievable 20K looped course is a hidden gem inside the Dundas Valley Conservation Area of Ancaster, Ontario.
With wildlife teeming through this old Carolinian Forest, and waterfalls cascading over rocks along the course, your legs may not even notice traversing the over 460M / 1500 ft of elevation per 20K loop. Expect to be challenged on this (mostly) double track trail system as you are supported with three fully stocked Aid Stations along the way.
This race is the Longest Running Ultra Race in Ontario, dating back to 1993. Our 2023 running of this race promises to be the best one yet! Don’t miss it!
Our Unique 100 Mile Solo Race: 8 x 20K laps = 160K.
100 Mile solo runners have 30 Hours to complete this race, and can earn UTMB qualifying points along the way. 100 Mile solo runners will also appreciate our unique finish line experience, as they are cheered on by the more than 700 runners who have joined the weekend for the 10K and 20K races. This creates a very energized finisher experience!
Vision 2024 -Western States Endurance Race:
Our Mission is to become the first Ultra in Ontario to offer Tickets for the next running of the WSER. We have the course, the history and the experience to be recognized for this privilege, now we just need YOU!
Help us as we strive for 100 Finishers in our 100 Mile Solo Division!
The Highest Degree of Difficulty: This aptly named Strava segment ascending Martin Road up to Aid Station #1, will become a familiar site for all of our runners. The 100 mile solo runners will climb this segment a total of 8 times on their journey.
Course Maps:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10xS8oQHjQLTvukqZsdCYkzUaAT864lN5/view?usp=share_link
20KM GPX Link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/140w0lyHLdfG-29hxGgyABwuE3MmxZD5l/view?usp=share_link
10KM GPX Link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LV76tBqBsM4W-Ktw67x5zpR7GhAoXV1K/view?usp=share_link
2023 Sulphur Springs Merch Store - OPEN for a limited Time!
Click the link below to see our Swag!
https://sulphurspringstrailrace.itemorder.com/shop/category/98112/
Open only until May 22nd for Online Orders. VERY limited stock may be available for sale on race weekend.
Aid Stations: We are a CUP FREE event – please bring an appropriate container to collect and consume fluids from the Aid Stations. Let’s keep it green. There are three Aid Stations on the course (see map), where you will find Skratch Labs Hydration plus water to fill your own bottles. For the Long Distance events, food will be available all day and night at the Aid Stations, including items such as hot chicken soup, gummies, chips, boiled potatoes and watermelon. The food will change as the event progresses through the night. Port-a-potties will be stationed at each Aid Station, with a large collection of them at the Start/Finish Line.
2023 Participant Guide:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kwO3PfYIa_UXqqMjl_ZZgUl_NclJjWUw/view?usp=share_link
Safety: Onsite First Aid and Medical Support will be available all weekend through our partnership with Odyssey Medical, a company with a long history of successfully supporting events and races just like ours. Runners are self-supported and are expected to bring appropriate gear for changing weather conditions, lights (and spares) for night time safety and nutrition to sustain their efforts.
Charitable donations: Please consider making donations on the left side of this page. We are proud to support FAB (Fit Active Beautiful) Foundation – helping young women in Hamilton’s low income communities to become strong women.
We also support the Dundas Valley Conservation Authority and their efforts to preserve and maintain the beautiful trail system for all to enjoy.
This event is hosted by the Burlington Runners Club.
The 2023 event is once again directed by Straw Dog Racing: Steve Connor, Mauro Campanelli & Russell Thacker
2023 Finisher Medals and 100 Mile Belt Buckles: We have brand new 100 Mile Belt Buckles and New Finisher Medals for 2023
2023 Race Day Photography: We are excited to have Sue Sitki Photography on-site, every runner will have access to FREE photos to download and share with friends and family.
The 2023 Race will be a sell out!
We are proud to be an Athletics Ontario Sanctioned event!
2022 Race Results
https://results.raceroster.com/v2/en-CA/results/bf5nfuyzpmynqy3z/results?subEvent=135310&page=1
Our Full List of Sponsors & Partners:
Event schedule
- Fri., May 19, 2023 11:00 a.m. - Race Kit Pickup - Arc'teryx 339 Queen St W, Toronto, ON (11:00-18:00)
- Sat., May 20, 2023 11:00 a.m. - Race Kit Pickup - Arc'teryx 339 Queen St W, Toronto, ON (11:00-18:00)
- Thu., May 25, 2023 4:30 p.m. - Race Kit Pickup - Runner's Den 860 King St W, Hamilton, ON (16:30-20:30)
- Fri., May 26, 2023 4:30 p.m. - Race Kit Pickup - Onsite (16:30-20:30)
- Sat., May 27, 2023 5:00 a.m. - Race Kit Pickup - Onsite (05:00-07:00)
- Sat., May 27, 2023 5:30 a.m. - 100M Drop-bag drop off for AS#2
- Sat., May 27, 2023 6:00 a.m. - START - 100M, 100K, 50M & 100M Relay
- Sat., May 27, 2023 7:00 a.m. - START - 50K
- Sun., May 28, 2023 5:30 a.m. - Race Kit Pickup - Onsite (05:30-08:15)
- Sun., May 28, 2023 7:30 a.m. - **NEW** START - 20K
- Sun., May 28, 2023 8:00 a.m. - 100M/100K/50K Loop#7 CUT-OFF - must start Loop#8 before 08:00
- Sun., May 28, 2023 8:30 a.m. - **NEW** START - 10K
- Sun., May 28, 2023 12:00 p.m. - CUT-OFF all distances END OF RACE
- Sun., May 28, 2023 2:00 p.m. - RACE WEEKEND ENDS - site and course 100% cleaned up
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
10 K Trail Race Closed
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Single Loop on Trail
- Online registration closed
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 Captain
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Team Set up and Registration Payment
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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
*Refunds will not be issued for this race.*
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
We Support FAB as well as the Dundas Valley Conservation Area. Please make a donation to support these tremendous charities.
Contact information
- Event contact
- Mauro Campanelli
- Phone
- 416-709-7309
- Website
- Visit website
