Race Against Time 2026

Race Against Time is a year-end Last Person Standing run at Bayfront Park in Hamilton, Ontario. Runners repeat a flat, paved 1-mile loop near the Hamilton waterfront, starting with 15 minutes to finish the first lap. After that, the allowed time gets shorter every lap, so the race changes from easy pacing to a steady squeeze until only one runner is left. Happy Trails Racing hosts it as the last grassroots run of the season, with a community feel built into the format. The loop keeps everyone close to the start and finish area, and runners are told to bring a chair for when they are out. Entry includes hydration, drop bag transport, a bib, a medal, and a swag item, while local partner THN Labs supplies gels in unusual flavors like maple syrup, tahini, sea salt, and rowanberry.