The Beav Trail Race 2024

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: THIS IS FOR THE 2024 EVENT

This race is in support of MedVents- an amazing team that provide First Aid services at all of our events.

Course Description:

Come join us for one of our most popular events: The Beav. Hilton Falls Conservation Area is known to have some of the best trails around. This course is primarily made up of fast, groomed trails with some short but tougher and more technical sections thrown into the mix. The weather has been drastically different each year that we have put on the event. The first year, we had snow. The second year we had a cold day with high winds. Who could forget year three when a beaver built a dam and flooded a portion of the course (yes, seriously). in 2022, we had a gorgeous day with sun and 15 degrees. Who knows what this year will bring?

PLEASE NOTE: The course leaves Hilton Conservation area and enters Halton Region property from approximately 8k through 16k of the 25k loop. We owe a huge "THANK YOU" to the wonderful people at the Halton Region for allowing us to use their trails, specifically the Britton Tract and the Robertson Tract. This section is an important part of the course and adds variety as well as some of the fastest runnable sections of the route. All participants in the 25k and 50k races will be required to sign an additional waiver, which will be given to you at race kit pick-up.

For a map of the 25k loop that we will be using, please click here.

To watch a video slideshow of the race course, please click on the link below:

The 10km race is an out and back that will have participants run on the groomed trails around the reservoir and over to the waterfall. From the waterfall, runners will then get to experience a short section of rugged and highly technical terrain on the Bruce Trail before reaching the falls. At the falls, participants in the 10km race will descend a set of stairs to the base of the fall where they will pick up a small pin with the Beav Trail Race logo on it (to prove that they went all the way to the bottom of the stairs). From here runners turn around and head back to the finish line.

The 25km race will start with the same route as the 10k but instead of turning around, runners will continue on the Beaver Dam Trail, which inspired the name of the race. The remainder of the "out section" of the course is a pleasant mixture of single track and double track with some additional technical sections for runners to overcome before heading back towards the finish line.

The 50km race will be the same as the 25k course but will be run twice. The 50km course will have a 9hr cutoff. Those who plan on taking more than 8hrs should bring a headlamp or flashlight, just in case. It gets dark early at this time of year and the sun sets quickly.

The timing of this race makes it perfect for runners trying to squeeze in one more race for the season or for those who want to try a new distance.

Aid Stations:

Although subject to change based on our permit, the aid stations are planned as follows:

10k race: Drink and S'mores Aid Station at 5k (this aid station has drinks and s'mores only)

25k race: 5k (drink/s'mores station), 8k (full aid station), 17k (full aid station), 20k (drink station)

50k race: same as 25k race but run twice with an additional aid station at 25k (start/finish area)

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

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.

Race Apparel, Medals, and Prizing:

Stay warm after the race with a custom hoodie that is included in the registration for the 25k and 50k events. (Please note: hoodie design is subject to change depending on supplier availability). Participants in the 10km event will receive a t-shirt with an option to upgrade to a zip-up hoodie during registration.

Apparel shown is from our 2018 event. The apparel is different every year.

Finishers will receive a custom finisher's medal. Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 male/female in each race distance.

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.

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.

RACE REPORTS:

All photos care of Sue Sitki Photography