The Leftovers Mystery Race 2025

Race Concept:

We like to think that all of our Happy Trails Racing events are a good value based on what you receive in return for your hard-earned money. However, this event will likely give you the best bang for your buck!

Included with your registration, you will get entrance/parking at the Dundas Valley Conservation Area ( approximate $15) you will get to run a well-marked route, the scenery will be lovely, and the people that you will meet on course will be top-notch. Also, everyone will receive some cool race swag and finishers will earn a medal HOWEVER, here's the catch:

The leftovers race is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're going to get. In this fun event, participants will be getting the Happy Trails leftovers. You may get the coveted zip-up hoodie from the Beav or you may get a toque from Sticks n' Stones. Maybe you'll get a tank top, a 3/4 sleeve, or a soft-spun t-shirt. The same goes for the finisher medals! "Tradesies" amongst runners is strongly encouraged and we'll make sure that you get something in your size or, at the very least, something without a size (like the duffel bag from Foxtail or the backpack from Falling Water).

We will also have leftover stickers and buffs.

For our 2025 event, THERE IS A SECRET NEW TWIST TO THIS RACE!

There will also be some creative awards to be won- and not just for the fastest runners! Costumes, or other fun running outfits, are encouraged.

Listen up, this race is super cheap so don't expect a lot of the extras that we usually include. We won't be offering our awesome race photos and the event will not be chip-timed (we are going old school with a watch, pen, and paper). We won't even have aid stations- well, maybe one but that's it!.

This race definitely will not happen every year. It won't happen next year. Who knows, maybe it won't ever happen again. This is meant to be a really fun year-end race where we get to see you one last time before the winter.

Distances:

We're not telling! It's a mystery race. Let's just say that there will be a short distance (6k or less), a medium distance (10-15km) , and something a bit longer (16-25km). You get to decide your race distance when you arrive on race day.

Aid Stations:

Bring what you need! We will have one aid station but it will only really be of any use to those running the longest distance event.

Refund Policy:

Our refund policy for this event is different than all of our other races...

Make sure you can run because there will not be any refunds or deferrals for this event. You can give your bib away if you aren't able to make it but that is your only option.