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THE LIMBERLOST CHALLENGE 2026

Run Somewhere Extraordinary!

THE LIMBERLOST CHALLENGE 2026

Hello Limberlost fans and participants! We are so excited to be opening registration for our 2026 event set for Saturday July 4th, 2026.

EVENT INFO

The Limberlost Forest and Wildlife Reserve is the trail runner’s dream with its challenging terrain that will take you alongside pristine lakes, through a wetland with its tier of beaver dams, up and over some steep inclines and either tiptoeing or splashing through the occasional creek or mud hole.

You will run through technical areas that will require the nimblest of footwork and on trails that allow you to open up to your best speed, plus everything in between. You will marvel at the extraordinary beauty of this privately owned Reserve that we are so privileged to enjoy. It will leave you breathless in more ways than one!

We promise you a well marked course, enthusiastic volunteers and a delicious post-race lunch that you will write home about.

Race distances - 7, 14, 28, 42 and 56 Km

Back by Popular Demand - A FREE 1km Kid’s Fun Run!

Register early and save!

Our gift to you - Holiday pricing at a discount from the 2025 fee - from Dec 3 - 31, 2025!

All the runners of 7, 14, 28, 42 and 56 km races will be offered FREE lunch, technical running socks, and a handcrafted participant medal.

The Limberlost Challenge is a cupless event. Please bring your own! 682a8173275f2.png

Registration fees Spots remaining: 667

Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees

1K Kid's Fun Run

  1. Free
    Dec 3 - Jul 1
    Register for 1K Kid's Fun Run

7K Limited spots available

Price changes in 27 days 9 hours

  • Join our trail running team!

    1. $73.05

      Holiday Discount Pricing (less than 2025 fee)

      Now registering Dec 3 – Dec 31
      Register for 7K
    2. $89.39
      Jan 1 – Feb 28
    3. $100.28
      Mar 1 – May 31
    4. $111.18
      Jun 1 – Jul 1

14K Wave 1 Spots remaining: 117

Price changes in 27 days 9 hours

  • Fastest Runners, 1 x 14km loop

    1. $83.94

      Holiday Discount Pricing (less than 2025 fee)

      Now registering Dec 3 – Dec 31
      Register for 14K Wave 1
    2. $100.28
      Jan 1 – Feb 28
    3. $111.18
      Mar 1 – May 31
    4. $122.07
      Jun 1 – Jul 1

14K Wave 2 Spots remaining: 83

Price changes in 27 days 9 hours

  • 1 x 14km loop

    1. $83.94

      Holiday Discount Pricing (less than 2025 fee)

      Now registering Dec 3 – Dec 31
      Register for 14K Wave 2
    2. $100.28
      Jan 1 – Feb 28
    3. $111.18
      Mar 1 – May 31
    4. $122.07
      Jun 1 – Jul 1

14K Wave 3 Limited spots available

Price changes in 27 days 9 hours

  • Slowest Runners. 1 x 14km loop

    1. $83.94

      Holiday Discount Pricing (less than 2025 fee)

      Now registering Dec 3 – Dec 31
      Register for 14K Wave 3
    2. $100.28
      Jan 1 – Feb 28
    3. $111.18
      Mar 1 – May 31
    4. $122.07
      Jun 1 – Jul 1

28K Limited spots available

Price changes in 27 days 9 hours

  • 2 x 14km loop

    1. $100.28

      Holiday Discount Pricing (less than 2025 fee)

      Now registering Dec 3 – Dec 31
      Register for 28K
    2. $116.62
      Jan 1 – Feb 28
    3. $127.51
      Mar 1 – May 31
    4. $138.40
      Jun 1 – Jul 1

42K Limited spots available

Price changes in 27 days 9 hours

  • 3 x 14km loop

    1. $105.72

      Holiday Discount Pricing (less than 2025 fee)

      Now registering Dec 3 – Dec 31
      Register for 42K
    2. $122.07
      Jan 1 – Feb 28
    3. $132.96
      Mar 1 – May 31
    4. $143.85
      Jun 1 – Jul 1

56K Limited spots available

Price changes in 27 days 9 hours

  • 4 x 14km loop

    1. $111.18

      Holiday Discount Pricing (less than 2025 fee)

      Now registering Dec 3 – Dec 31
      Register for 56K
    2. $127.51
      Jan 1 – Feb 28
    3. $138.40
      Mar 1 – May 31
    4. $149.29
      Jun 1 – Jul 1

No Refund Policy

There are no refunds and no deferrals.

Race Day Schedule 

6:30 a.m. - Registration & Race Kit Pickup Opens
7:30 a.m. - MANDATORY Pre-Race Instructions for 28/42/56K
8:00 a.m. - 56K Start
8:00 a.m. - 42K Start
8:10 a.m. - 28K Start
8:15 a.m. - MANDATORY Pre-Race Instructions for 14K
8:30 a.m. - Packet Pickup Closes
8:30 a.m. - 14K Start - Wave 1
8:35 a.m. - 14K Start - Wave 2
8:40 a.m. - 14K Start - Wave 3
8:45 a.m. - MANDATORY Pre-Race Instructions for 7K
8:45 a.m. - Registration & Race Kit Pickup Closes
9:00 a.m. - 7K Start
9:30 a.m. - Snacks for 7km Runners Available
10:30 a.m. - Lunch Served for 7-56km Runners (Available all day)
10:45 a.m. - 7K Awards
11:00 a.m. - Lunch Served (and all day afterward)
11:15 a.m. - 14k Awards
12:00 p.m. - 1k Kid's Fun Run
1:00 p.m. - 28k Awards
2:30 p.m. - 42km Awards
3:00 p.m. - 56k Awards
3:00 p.m. - 56km runner must have completed 3 laps in order to be allowed to go out for 
                       last lap

Contact information

Event contact
Neil Jefferson, Race Director
Phone
705-380-1433
Website
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