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Pure Grit Trail Race 2026

Hosted by Georgian Bay Nordic

This is a fun annual event at Sawmill Trails, Hepworth

Proceeds from this event go to support Georgian Bay Nordic, a youth cross-country ski race team. Distances: 2.5, 5, 7.5, 15, 30, 6-Hour

Part of the OUTRace Trail Series

Start Times:

7:30 am - 30 km and 6-Hour (distances not exact)

8:15 am - 2.5 km—12 and under

Participants age 6 and under on the day of the race will need an adult to run with them.

9:00 am - 5 km, 7.5 km and 15 km runners (distances and start times not exact)

The 15 km course runners will complete two laps, 30 km will do 4 laps.

The 6-Hour race winner will be the most full laps completed by runners within 6 hours.

Register before April 5th for Early Bird Pricing.

No refunds. Distance changes at discretion of registrar.

250 Entrant Cap

Chip timing by Timing Shack


PRIZES AND AWARDS

  • Awards will be given for the first 3 runners in each category.
  • Prizes will be presented following finish of the 15 km and 30 km and 6-Hour.
  • All competitors are eligible for excellent draw prizes.

Lead Sponsor

GEI Consultants


Registration fees Spots remaining: 206

Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees

2.5k Limited spots available

Price changes in 6 days 13 hours

    1. CA$18.44

      Early Bird

      Now registering Jan 27 – Apr 6
      Register for 2.5k
    2. CA$23.83
      Apr 6 – Apr 30

5k Limited spots available

Price changes in 6 days 13 hours

    1. CA$40.02

      Early Bird

      Now registering Jan 27 – Apr 6
      Register for 5k
    2. CA$45.41
      Apr 6 – Apr 30

7.5k Limited spots available

Price changes in 6 days 13 hours

    1. CA$45.41

      Early Bird

      Now registering Jan 27 – Apr 6
      Register for 7.5k
    2. CA$56.20
      Apr 6 – Apr 30

15k Limited spots available

Price changes in 6 days 13 hours

    1. CA$56.20

      Early Bird

      Now registering Jan 27 – Apr 6
      Register for 15k
    2. CA$66.98
      Apr 6 – Apr 30

30k Limited spots available

Price changes in 6 days 13 hours

    1. CA$66.98

      Early Bird

      Now registering Jan 27 – Apr 6
      Register for 30k
    2. CA$77.77
      Apr 6 – Apr 30

6-Hour Limited spots available

Price changes in 6 days 13 hours

  • Maximum Race time of 6-Hours. Number of completed laps within the 6-Hour time limit.

    1. CA$88.57

      Early Bird

      Now registering Jan 27 – Apr 6
      Register for 6-Hour
    2. CA$99.36
      Apr 6 – Apr 30

Event schedule

  • Thu, April 30, 2026 11:59 PM - Registration Closes
  • Sat, May 2, 2026 7:00 AM - Race Day!!!
  • Sat, May 2, 2026 7:30 AM - 30k, 6-Hour
  • Sat, May 2, 2026 8:15 AM - 2.5k
  • Sat, May 2, 2026 9:00 AM - 5k, 7.5k and 15k
  • Sat, May 2, 2026 1:30 PM - End of Races

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