Race Date: Saturday, October 26th, 2024 (Auburn Riverside Retreat)
Registration Opens: Sunday May 1st, 2024 (Midnight). SURPRISE EXTRA LIMITED spots opens May 8th, 2024 at midnight
Race Info:
The Bad Thing trail race is one of the ONLY point to point trail race in Ontario. It takes place in Huron County, Ontario along the stunning Maitland Trail. The race ends at Auburn Riverside Retreat.
The 50K option starts in Goderich and ends in Auburn. The 25K portion starts roughly at the half way point of the 50K race course (see route details below).
The race consists mainly of single track, highly technical trail with a small amount of road and groomed trail along the way. Participants should be prepared for very technical, potentially muddy, tough terrain. This race is not for inexperienced trail runners.
Because this a point-to-point race, runners will be transported from the meeting point in Auburn (the Auburn Riverside Retreat), via bus to the starting point in Goderich. Please meet at the the Auburn Riverside Retreat no later than 6:00am to check-in. The bus will leave Auburn at 6:15am sharp for the 50K option and 8:30am sharp for the 25K option.
The bus ride is mandatory for all participants, as race brief, and rules will be gone over on the ride. No one will be permitted to race unless they meet in Auburn to check in first, and ride the bus to the start.
**Minimum age for participants is 18 years old.
Food, Swag and Goodies:
All participants receive:
- Barbeque Chicken, Pulled Pork, Vegan Option
- Culbert's Creampuff (replenish about 1500 calories)
- A kick ass shirt
- RH Ball Cap (this year only!)
- Beer or Cider (non alcoholic options available)
- Fresh Pressed Juice from The Den
- Lots of swag bag goodies
- Other fruit, food stuffs and beverages
Refund Policy:
All Sales are final. Race Huron will not issue refunds, transfers or deferrals under any circumstances. All of our races benefit charitable organizations in Huron County and race proceeds are used to continually improve the race experience (race course, safety and event improvements).
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
25K Closed
25K Option
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$130.00May 8 - Sept 16
50K Closed
50K Option
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$140.00May 8 - Sept 16
Refund Policy
The fees for this event are completely non-refundable or transferable, even for health or injury related events. In the extremely unlikely event that the event is completely cancelled due to weather, and the event is not rescheduled for this year, your fees (less the online registration fees) will be applied to next years race. All proceeds go to the local community and/or charitable organizations so in the event you are unable to participate, please understand that your fees will go towards supporting a good cause.
Event schedule
- Sat, October 26, 2024 6:00 a.m. - 50K Meet at Auburn Riverside Retreat
- Sat, October 26, 2024 7:00 a.m. - 50K - Race Start
- Sat, October 26, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 25K Meet at Auburn Riverside Retreat
- Sat, October 26, 2024 9:00 a.m. - 25K - Race Start
- Sat, October 26, 2024 12:00 p.m. - Post Race Food & Festivities - Start
- Sat, October 26, 2024 2:00 p.m. - 25K Cutoff
- Sat, October 26, 2024 5:00 p.m. - 50K Cutoff
Contact information
- Event contact
- Jeremiah Sommers
- jeremiah@racehuron.com
- Website
- Visit website
