Ajax Waterfront Race
日 10月 4
The Ajax Waterfront Race begins and ends at Rotary Park on Lake Driveway West in Ajax, Ontario, adjacent to the Lake Ontario waterfront. This autumn running event features a Kids 1km, a 5km, a 15km, and a 20k Challenge for those aiming to complete the 5km and 15km races on the same day.
The course structure accommodates various runners. Families may attend for the children's race and shorter distances, while individuals training for a fall marathon can utilize the 15km or 20k Challenge as a focused practice. Now in its second year, the event supports Community Living Ajax Pickering and Whitby.
Run The Caves
日 10月 4
Run The Caves is a fall trail race and ultra held at Warsaw Caves Conservation Area in Warsaw, Ontario, located approximately 25 minutes from Peterborough. The race begins at 289 Caves Road, within a wooded conservation area situated in the Indian River valley. Participants can select from a 1 km kids' run, 5 km and 10 km walk/run options, a 25 km, a 50 km, or a 15 km virtual run. The 25 km and 50 km races also accommodate team or duo entries, making the event suitable for children, walkers, novice trail runners, and those seeking a challenging day on technical terrain. All races are bib and chip timed, with awards presented to the top male and female finishers in each distance category.
The course primarily consists of single-track trails winding through old-growth trees, featuring a soft forest floor, rocks, roots, sandy beach sections, open limestone areas, and some gravel roads. Warsaw Caves offers over 20 km of trails, with additional amenities including swimming, fishing, camping, picnic spots, overlooks of the Indian River valley, potholes, kettles, and the unique disappearing river that flows underground. Body and Mind Adventures organizes the race, emphasizing accessibility and supporting a mental-health cause, with a portion of each registration fee donated to the Canadian Mental Health Association. The event is cup-free, encourages environmentally friendly practices, provides handmade medals to all participants, and offers vegetarian chili and buns at the finish line; camping on-site is also available for the weekend.
Fenelon Falls Turkey Trot Trial Race & Family Fun Run
土 10月 10
The Fenelon Falls Turkey Trot Trial Race & Family Fun Run begins and ends at Garnet Graham Beach Park, located on Cameron Lake in Fenelon Falls, Ontario. Taking place on Thanksgiving weekend, it offers participants a few straightforward options: a 1K kids family run/walk, a 5K, a 10K, or a walk.
The primary course follows a flat, quick out-and-back path along the Kawartha Rail Trail, predominantly surfaced with gravel and screenings. This event is designed for runners, walkers, children, families, and anyone seeking a relaxed holiday-weekend race. The event also provides support to Women’s Resources.
Fat Ass Trail Run
日 11月 15
Fat Ass Trail Run is a November trail race day held at Batawa Ski Hill in Batawa, Ontario, offering distances from a kids' 1 km to 50 km. The schedule progresses through the day: the 50 km begins first, followed by the Bad Ass 6 Hour, then the 24.5 km, 16.5 km, 10 km, 7.5 km, 5 km, and the Big Bum Kids' race. The 6 Hour event is straightforward and demanding: participants repeatedly run a 7.5 km loop, tallying their completions before the time limit. The 50 km involves five approximately 10 km north-loop laps, featuring a strict late-day cutoff, a headlamp requirement after mid-afternoon, and pacers permitted only on the final loop.
The trails comprise rocks, roots, wide paths, singletrack, wooden bridges, creek crossings, hills, and meadows. The day's conditions can vary significantly based on whether Batawa experiences snow, mud, or clear weather. Three aid stations serve the south loop, north loop, and connector area, providing water, Tailwind, and snacks. Runners must supply their own cup or bottle as the event is cupless. The race commenced in 2003 with 23 participants and now attracts competitive runners, walkers, children, older participants, and novices within its unadorned format. In keeping with the fat-ass tradition, adult finishers do not receive medals; awards are presented to the top three male and female finishers in each distance, while children in the 1 km race get ribbons.