Name: Sticks n' Stones Trail Race 2024
Start: 2024-10-12T09:00:00-04:00
Location: Christie Lake Conservation Area, Hamilton, ON, Canada

We are excited to be partnering with Merrell.

We share common values and a belief that everyone deserves to enjoy the outdoors!

We are also proud to announce that this event is sanctioned by Athletics Ontario.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS FOR THE 2024 EVENT.

This race is in support of "Oceana Canada".

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

All race distances will run a beautiful 5.3k 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.

- 5k racers will complete the loop x1 (this course is actually 5.3km)

- 10k racers will complete the loop x2 (this course is actually 10.6km)

- 25k racers will complete the loop x5 (this course is actually 26.5km)

- 50k SOLO racers will complete the loop x10 (this course is actually 53km)

- 50k RELAY racers will complete the loop x10 (you may have up to 5 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.

Check out the following video:

RACE REGISTRATION & KIT PICK-UP:

Race kit pick-up will be held at the Beach Pavilion on-site at Christie Lake Conservation Area:

October 12th from 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 $35. 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).

Please note: the hoodie and toque shown are from 2019. Our 2024 hoodie will be different.

PARKING:

Your registration fee includes the parking costs. Spectators will be required to pay to get into the park.

RACE START TIMES:

25k, 50k, and 50k relay participants will start at 9:00am.

5k & 10k participants will start at 10:00am.

Aid Stations:

There will be 2 aid stations on the course; one at the 2km point in the loop and the other is 3km later at the start/finish of each loop. The aid station are cup-less, so please bring a cup or bottle to use during the race.

Runners can expect the usual ultra staples- water, Skratch Labs electrolyte drink, pb & j, sweet and salty snacks and some other yummy suprises.

Pacers:

Sorry, pacers are not permitted in any of the events. If you feel that you will need a pacer, for safety reasons, please contact the Race Director before registering. Participants over the age of 65 can have a pacer if they wish.

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.

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.

Post Race Food:

We understand that people have different dietary restrictions, needs, and preferences. Because of this, rather than include the cost of a post-race meal that you may or may not enjoy/ be able to eat, we do not include meals in our race registration fees. We do this to give you the biggest bang for your buck and to try to enhance your experience the best that we can.

Refund Policy:

Happy Trails Racing has a policy regarding race refunds/transfers: register with confidence knowing that you can take advantage of our early bird pricing and, if you need to back out, you can do so up to 30 days before the race with a 100% race credit that can go towards any future Happy Trails event. It doesn't expire. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate cancellations within 30 days of the race. However, participants are welcome to transfer their bib to someone else without any penalty up to 5 days before the race. Please keep in mind that everything we need to order to have you at our race is done so at least 30 days out.

Fundraising:

This event is being held in memory of the Race Director's cousin, Michael Bennardo, who died at the age of 38 on September 20, 2018. Michael was just about to complete medical school and had a promising future ahead where he would work towards his goal of helping as many people as possible. Michael absolutely loved the ocean and was certainly drawn to it throughout his life. We are very happy to be supporting Oceana Canada in Michael's memory and would truly appreciate any funds that you could donate towards this great cause.