

Ready to take on the Energy Mile at Kelso during Elevate?
All Elevate participants automatically receive a FREE entry to the Energy Mile, so lace up and join the fun!
Not participating in Elevate but still want in on the action? You can register for the ENERGY Mile only for just $20.
And that’s not all:
💰 $500 in cash prizes are up for grabs for the winners.
🎉 Cross the line into a huge celebratory finish-line experience with great energy, cheering crowds, and plenty to celebrate.
Whether you’re racing for the prize money, chasing a personal best, or just in it for the fun, this is one event you won’t want to miss.
CHOOSE YOUR CHALLENGE:





*BIBS + ENTRY ARE NON-REFUNDABLE*
Race Kit Pick Up Morning of June 27th at Kelso Conservation Area at Registration in the West Lodge (5234 Kelso Road, Milton, ON L9E 0C6)
Registration: Opens at 7:30AM
Adult Start Times:
Relay Starts at 9 AM
MAX Elevation Starts at 9 AM
10K Starts at 9:15 AM
5K Starts at 9:45 AM
Kids Start Times:
MAX Elevation Starts at 10:00 AM
2K Starts at 10:10 AM
Course:
The course will consist of a loop that is approx. 3K with a total of 145m of Elevation per loop. Participants will go up one hill, down another section of the hill, across, back up and then roll cross the top escarpment before going back down through the start/finish area - and then head back up!
MAX ELEVATION is as many loops as possible in 3 hours.
5K COURSE is approx. 190m of Elevation through 2 loops.
10K COURSE is approx. 380m of Elevation through 4 loops.
SEE COURSE MAP: HERE < click

Event Info
MORE DETAILS:
COURSES:
🔥 20K RELAY (Team of 4) - Each Teammate takes on 2 loops of approx. 3K to collectively conquer the elevation together — powering up hills, through trails, and flying down into the Life Athlete Village to tag in the next runner. Bring the ENERGY. Cheer your crew on. Celebrate every leg like it’s the final sprint because at CITY SHRED… We don’t just celebrate the win — we celebrate TO WIN.💫
🏔️ ADULTS: 5K, 10K, MAX Elevation (3HR LIMIT)
🧗 KIDS: 2K, MAX Elevation (1HR LIMIT)
⚡️ENERGY MILE FINISHER - 1 Mile Race that kicks off with a CELSIUS celebration drink send-off before you take off up the hill. This will take place after all other sub-events have concluded, and finish right into the Life Athlete Village for our mountainside celebration. Those with a BIB to another ELEVATE segment can immediately join for FREE, and anyone who'd just like to participate in the ENERGY MILE only can purchase BIB for $20. Plus - there's $500 in CASH PRIZES up for grabs for the winners!
WEATHER PLAN:
In the event of rain, everything will proceed as planned. A little rain or muddy terrain never slowed us down, so prepare and dress accordingly to take on your Elevation Challenge safely.
AID STATIONS:
There will be 1 Aid Station on the Course that you'll hit in every loop - stocked with water, electrolytes, and assorted snacks.
POST RACE:
Join us in the Life Athlete Village in front of the West Lodge to celebrate your triumph - and connect with our leading health and wellness sponsors offering free samples, activities and fun. Once the all Elevation Challenge is complete, we will commence the awards ceremonies.
TIMING:
We will have professional chip timing on course.
ELEVATE Music Playlist
Contact information
- Event contact
- Cheryl Willberg / MJ Jovanoski