5 Peaks - Heart Lake
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Heart Lake 5 Peaks : Heart Lake Conservation Park
This event is the fifth race of the 5 Peaks Ontario Trail Running Series at Heart Lake Conservation Park. The venue is named for a spring-fed kettle lake that is roughly shaped like a heart. Shaded trails run around the park and provide views of fall colours; the lake is stocked with rainbow trout.
Available race distances:
- Kid's Run 3 km
- Sport Run or Hike 7.5 km
- Enduro Run or Hike 14.6 km
- Grit Run 22.5 km
The event includes washroom facilities at the start and finish area and one or more on-course aid stations where water and electrolyte drink are provided. The event is cup-free; no cups will be available at start, finish or aid stations, so participants planning to be out for longer than an hour should carry a receptacle for liquids and calories.
Logistics and rules note limited free parking near the Birchmount parking area by the Wild Wetland Splash and Pool. Spectators are welcome with best viewing from the start and finish area. The course restricts dogs, headphones, strollers or baby joggers, and nordic walking poles. Awards are presented to the top three finishers by gender and age category in each distance and to the top three male and female overall; awards must be picked up at the race and will not be mailed.
The event includes a land acknowledgement recognising the traditional territories and treaty lands of local First Nations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
