5 Peaks - Heart Lake
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5 Peaks Heart Lake
This event is the fifth race of the 5 Peaks Ontario Trail Running Series, held at Heart Lake Conservation Park. Heart Lake is a spring fed kettle lake that is roughly shaped like a heart. The park is stocked with hundreds of rainbow trout each year. Shaded trails run through wooded areas and provide views of fall colours.
Distances and course information:
- Kid's Run 3 km
- Sport Run or Hike 7.5 km
- Enduro Run or Hike 14.6 km
- Grit Run 22.5 km
Maps, elevation gain and loss, and aid station locations are provided for each distance. Race distances and maps are subject to change based on trail conditions up to race day.
The event is cup free so there are no disposable cups at start finish or at aid stations. Water and electrolyte drink are available at the start finish area and at one or more aid stations on course. Participants who expect to be on course longer than an hour should carry a receptacle for liquids and nutrition.
Specific rules include no dogs, no headphones, no strollers or baby joggers, and no nordic walking poles on the race course. Washroom facilities are available at the start finish area. Free parking is available but limited in the Birchmount parking area near the Wild Wetland Splash and Pool. Awards are given to top three finishers by gender and age in each distance and to the top three male and female overall; awards must be picked up at the race. Swag and finisher medals can be pre purchased and individual registration fees do not include swag. The event is organized by a small volunteer team and event information is emailed to participants before race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
