2025 RUN OFF-THE-GRID
Are you ready to break away from the Grid?
Join us for one of Northern Ontario's most rugged, rewarding, and remote trail races - right in the heart of peak autumn colours! With no roads and no pavement, this course is 100% trail and completely off-the-grid. It's just you, your footsteps and the quiet of the wilderness.
The race features a 12.5 km loop that winds through diverse terrain — including single track sections, old forest logging roads, rolling hills, steep climbs, rocky technical sections, creek crossings, our famous mud bog and gravel pit with a sandy dune descent. Each loop is run in the opposite direction to keep the challenge fresh and dynamic!
What truly sets Run Off-the-Grid apart is its incredible community atmosphere. From the cheers of lapping runners on the trails to the post-race celebration at the finish line, this event has become a favourite in the trail running community — not just for the course, but for the camaraderie, connection, and shared love of the outdoors.
A hike option is also available for the 12.5K and 25K distances — perfect for those who want to soak in the journey without the race clock.
What does the Run Off-the-Grid Support?
- Local food bank – we feel it is important to give back to our local community and $5 from each registration is donated to our local Mattawa Food Bank.
- Soles4Souls – we have partnered with Bioped Footcare (North Bay) to collect used shoes for Soles4Souls, which is an organization that turns unwanted shoes into opportunity, by keeping them from going to waste and putting them to good use – providing relief, creating jobs and empowering people to break the cycle of poverty. A large collection bin will be available on site at the central grounds. We want to see this bin overflowing with footwear.
- Nature’s Harmony Ecolodge – Remaining proceeds from this event are reinvested into Nature’s Harmony Ecolodge to further our vision of fostering meaningful connection — to self, to others, and to the natural world. Your participation helps support sustainable off-grid living, community-building initiatives, and the continued development of our unique programs, experiences, and trails.
Enjoy a Hearty Post-Race Meal!
After pushing your limits on the trail, refuel with a warm, wholesome meal prepared by gd2go catering. You'll have a choice between our signature harvest chicken stew or a flavourful curried lentil soup, served with fresh buns, pasta salad, and a leafy green salad. Vegan and gluten-free options are available.
We continue to offer this post-race meal because ROTG is more than a race — it’s a gathering. As a remote destination, most of our participants travel from out of town, and we love seeing everyone stick around to share stories, cheer each other on, and soak in the community vibe over a good meal.
In keeping with our sustainability values, we aim to minimize waste and reduce ROTG’s environmental footprint. Please bring your own dishes and cutlery — no disposable options will be provided.
Additional meal tickets can be purchased during registration for family members and supporters who want to join in the celebration.
Camping & Accommodations
Nature's Harmony Accommodations:
Nature's Harmony offers a variety of on-site accommodations with capacity for singles, couples or groups, including: Log Cabins, Yurts, Geodesic Domes and Glamping options. Here is the link to check for accommodation availability: https://naturesharmony.ca/choose-your-stay/
Nature's Harmony Camping:
Camping is also available at the Nature’s Harmony event site. Campers and trailers are welcome. Please note that there are no hydro hook ups. Amenities include: compost toilet facilities, eco-showers, hot sauna, group fire pit areas, swimming in the Bay and a play area for children.
Camping Fee: $20/person/night (children of race participants are free). Camping can be selected during the registration process.
Deferrals, Transfers, and Refunds
Please be aware of the following policies as there is a lot of planning and preparations that go into the ROTG event:
Transfers
You may transfer your bib to another person until September 20, 2025. You may also transfer to another ROTG race category until September 20, 2025.
Refunds & Deferrals
Race Roster offers a refund program that allows participants protection to recover costs of registration in case of several mitigating circumstances. We do not offer refunds or deferrals outside of this program. Please be sure to select this program if you are unsure you will be able to attend.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
50K Relay Team Captain
Price changes in 1 month 11 days-
A team must have 4 runners. Team captain registers here and pays full cost. Once paid, you will receive access codes for other participants to join your team without incurring the fee.
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Register for 50K Relay Team Captain$394.39
Early Bird pricing
Now registering Apr 23 – Jun 30 -
$437.95
Mid Bird pricing
Jul 1 – Aug 31 -
$481.52
Final Pricing
Sept 1 – Sept 24
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50K Event
Price changes in 1 month 11 days-
4 x 12.5K loop - each consecutive loop in opposite direction
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Register for 50K Event$127.51
Early Bird pricing
Now registering Apr 23 – Jun 30 -
$138.40
Mid Bird pricing
Jul 1 – Aug 31 -
$149.29
Final Pricing
Sept 1 – Sept 24
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25K Event
Price changes in 1 month 11 days-
2 x 12.5K loop - each consecutive loop in opposite direction
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Register for 25K Event$111.18
Early Bird pricing
Now registering Apr 23 – Jun 30 -
$122.07
Mid Bird pricing
Jul 1 – Aug 31 -
$132.96
Final Pricing
Sept 1 – Sept 24
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12.5K Event
Price changes in 1 month 11 days-
12.5K loop
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Register for 12.5K Event$100.28
Early Bird pricing
Now registering Apr 23 – Jun 30 -
$111.18
Mid Bird pricing
Jul 1 – Aug 31 -
$122.07
Final Pricing
Sept 1 – Sept 24
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50K Relay Team Member
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FreeApr 23 - Sept 24
Event schedule
- Fri, September 26, 2025 5:00 p.m. - Bib Pick Up (Friday)
- Sat, September 27, 2025 8:00 a.m. - Bib Pick Up (Saturday)
- Sat, September 27, 2025 9:00 a.m. - 50 km - Start
- Sat, September 27, 2025 9:00 a.m. - 25 km - Start
- Sat, September 27, 2025 10:00 a.m. - 12.5 km - Start
- Sat, September 27, 2025 12:00 p.m. - Post-Race meal (served until 6:00 pm)
- Sat, September 27, 2025 12:30 p.m. - 12.5K Awards
- Sat, September 27, 2025 1:30 p.m. - 25K Awards
- Sat, September 27, 2025 2:00 p.m. - Prize Table Draws
- Sat, September 27, 2025 3:30 p.m. - 50K Awards
- Sat, September 27, 2025 5:00 p.m. - Post-Race Bonfire & Music
Contact information
- Event contact
- Jen Demille & Tzach Elnekave
- rest@naturesharmony.ca
- Phone
- +1 705-223-4340
- Website
- Visit website
