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Trail & Ale 2024
5/10K Run/Walk for Rayjon
Join us live* or participate in the virtual event.
Rayjon Trail and Ale is turning 5 this year! We are so blessed to have been able to host this event for all of you runners and walkers since September 2020! We started out in the middle of the pandemic and have been 'running out the gate' ever since. We are currently in the process of setting up some fun ways to celebrate our anniversary with all of you, keep your eyes peeled on our website/participant emails to find out more.
THANK YOU!
The live event will take place on Saturday, September 21, 2024:
Walkers: 10:00 AM Runners: 10:30 AM
The race will head north on the Howard Watson Trail from Michigan Ave., dipping into Blackwell Trails.
This is a timed event! Chip timing bibs provided for LIVE event.
1 can of local craft beer with each registration!**
Kids 14 and under can do the 5K Walk or 5K Run for FREE, with a registered adult.
The virtual run/walk can be completed anytime between September 1 - September 21, 2024. The official event route is on the Howard Watson Trail in Sarnia, but feel free to find or create an exciting route in your own neighbourhood.
Prizes will be awarded for:
- Best finisher celebration
- Most interesting route
- Participant from farthest away
- Best costume
- Best hat
- Best photo/video (submitted)
- Most fundraising for Rayjon
- Best finish times (Men, Women - Runners)
Follow the event on Facebook and our official Trail & Ale website for more details and updates! #RunforRayjon #TrailandAle
Funds raised will help communities in Haiti and the Dominican Republic meet their goals in Education, Health Care & the Empowerment of Women. :)
(If you're looking for a pledge sheet to ask your friends to sponsor you, it's here.)
Get ready to celebrate finishing the event with a cold one from the Refined Fool craft brewery or a delicious meal from Burger Rebellion. (And rest assured- there will be lots of non-alcoholic food & drink, too - Family-friendly location). After-party is at SPORTS, behind the Refined Fool, starting at 12:30PM.
Race kit & beer pickup: PICKUP is Friday, September 20 from 3-7PM at Refined Fool, 1326 London Rd. in Sarnia. For out-of-towners and anyone unable to make the pickup on Friday evening, you can pickup the morning of the race. However, please arrive by 9:30 so that we aren't causing congestion in the corrals. Registered runners/walkers will receive an email with instructions about pickup and everything else you need to know to participate. (Check your spam folder! Follow the event on Facebook to make sure you don't miss any updates).
Virtual: If you wish to participate in the competitive aspect of the virtual event, you can submit your finish times. Chip timing bibs will provided for the live event only. Virtual Out-of-towners: Sorry, but we are unable to get your beer/kit to you. If you have friends or family in Sarnia, they may be very happy to pick up your kit and enjoy your beer!
On Race Day:
- Arrive on time:
- Walkers, please arrive at 9:30AM. You will be starting at 10AM.
- Runners, please arrive at 10AM.You will be starting at 10:30AM.
- CHECK-IN LOCATION & Parking:
- PARKING: The kind folks at Huron Baptist Church (1285 Michigan Ave) have agreed to let us use their parking lot. Do NOT park on the grass. There is also additional space available in the Goodwill parking lot and attached businesses. Please be respectful of the space, no littering or loitering!
- Cross the street to find us on the North side of Michigan Ave., at the entrance to the Howard Watson Trail, across from the Goodwill Store. You'll see our tent!
LET'S MAKE IT COUNT! Please visit the "Fundraising" tab in RaceRoster to get started raising extra funds for Rayjon. If you prefer to collect pledges offline, you can download a pledge form here. Remember there are prizes for our top fundraisers!
Visit www.rayjon.org to learn more about how your donation will make a difference.
*Please note: If the live event cannot proceed due to Covid or other unforeseen circumstances, all participants will be transferred to the virtual option. Refunds will not be issued.
**Runners (19+) will receive one surprise can of craft beer from one of our local brew partners (pick-up only).
*** First 168 registered participants will receive a custom BEER MUG with their registration!
****Kids must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
+To participate in the competitive aspect of the event, you must submit your finish times no later than 10AM on Saturday, September 21, 2024.
Live event will proceed rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather (thunder, lightning, etc.) no refunds will be given, but participants will be given the opportunity to complete the event virtually.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
LIVE RUN 10K Trail & Ale Closed
Online registration closed-
Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. Runners will start at 10:30 AM.
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$55.49
Early bird pricing
Apr. 18 – Jul. 31 -
$66.18
Regular registration
Aug. 1 – Aug. 31 -
$76.88
Late Registration
Sep. 1 – Sep. 18
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LIVE RUN 5K Trail & Ale Closed
Online registration closed-
Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. Runners will start at 10:30 AM.
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$55.49
Early bird pricing
Apr. 18 – Jul. 31 -
$66.18
Regular registration
Aug. 1 – Aug. 31 -
$76.88
Late Registration
Sep. 1 – Sep. 18
-
LIVE WALK 5K Trail & Ale Closed
Online registration closed-
Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. Walkers will start at 10:30 AM. NOTE: The Walk is 5K only
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$55.49
Early bird pricing
Apr. 18 – Jul. 31 -
$66.18
Regular registration
Aug. 1 – Aug. 31 -
$76.88
Late Registration
Sep. 1 – Sep. 18
-
VIRTUAL Run 10K Trail & Ale Closed
Online registration closed-
Complete virtual run between Sept. 1 - Sept 21. If you choose to submit your timed results, they must be received by 10:00 AM EST on Sept 21, 2024.
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$55.49
Early bird pricing
Apr. 18 – Jul. 31 -
$66.18
Regular registration
Aug. 1 – Aug. 31 -
$76.88
Late Registration
Sep. 1 – Sep. 18
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VIRTUAL Run 5K Trail & Ale Closed
Online registration closed-
Complete virtual run between Sept. 1 - Sept 21. If you choose to submit your timed results, they must be received by 10:00 AM EST on Sept 21, 2024.
-
$55.49
Early bird pricing
Apr. 18 – Jul. 31 -
$66.18
Regular registration
Aug. 1 – Aug. 31 -
$76.88
Late Registration
Sep. 1 – Sep. 18
-
VIRTUAL Walk 5K Trail & Ale Closed
Online registration closed-
Complete virtual run between Sept. 1 - Sept 21. If you choose to submit your timed results, they must be received by 10:00 AM EST on Sept 21, 2024.
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$55.49
Early bird pricing
Apr. 18 – Jul. 31 -
$66.18
Regular registration
Aug. 1 – Aug. 31 -
$76.88
Late Registration
Sep. 1 – Sep. 18
-
KIDS 14 and under LIVE 5K Run or Walk (FREE) Closed
Saturday, Sept. 21. Runners will start at 10:30 AM NOTE: KIDS receive a chip timer and medal only (no other swag) Legal guardian must complete the waiver on behalf of the child.
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Free
KIDS
Apr. 18 - Sep. 18
Kids 14 and under VIRTUAL 5K Walk or Run (FREE) Closed
Complete virtual run/walk between Sept. 1- Sept 23, 2024. If you choose to submit your timed results, they must be received by 10:00 AM EST on Sept. 21, 2024
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Free
KIDS
Apr. 18 - Sep. 18
Contact information
- Event contact
- Erin Gilbert
- erin.gilbert@hotmail.com
- Phone
- 519-402-4834
- Website
- Visit website