5 Peaks - Heart Lake
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5 Peaks - Heart Lake
This event is the fifth race in the 5 Peaks Ontario Trail Running Series, held at Heart Lake Conservation Park. The park is named for a spring‑fed kettle lake that is roughly heart shaped. The lake is stocked with rainbow trout annually.
Shaded trails run through the park and provide views of fall colours. The event offers multiple distances with wave starts for different categories. Route maps, elevation profiles and aid station locations are provided for each distance. Race distances and maps may change depending on trail conditions up to the day of the event.
Distances offered:
- 3 km Kid's Run
- 7.5 km Sport Run or Hike
- 14.6 km Enduro Run or Hike
- 22.5 km Grit Run
Important information: dogs, headphones, strollers or baby joggers and nordic walking poles are not allowed on course. The event is cup free; water and electrolyte drink are available at the start and finish and at one or more aid stations on course. Participants expected to be out longer than an hour should carry a receptacle for liquids and nutrition. Washroom facilities are available at the start/finish area. Parking is free but limited; Birchmount parking near the Wild Wetland Splash and Pool is identified as a parking area. Spectators are welcome. Awards are given to the top three finishers by gender in each age and distance category and to the top three overall; awards must be picked up at the race and will not be mailed. Swag and finisher medals are not included in basic registration and can be purchased separately. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
