5 Peaks - Kelso
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Kelso, ON : 5 Peaks Trail Running
This event is the first 5 Peaks Trail Running race of the 2024 Ontario Trail Running Series at Kelso Conservation Area, the park also known as the Glen Eden ski hill in winter. The site offers an extensive network of trails used for hiking, trail running and mountain biking in spring, summer and fall.
Race distances and available route maps are listed for reference and may change based on trail conditions. Distances include:
- 1 km Kid's Race
- 3 km Kid's Race
- 6.9 km Sport Run or Hike
- 13.8 km Enduro Run or Hike
- 20.6 km Grit Run
The event is cup free. Water and electrolyte drink are available at the start and finish area and at one or more on-course aid stations; participants planning to be out longer than an hour should carry a receptacle for liquids, calories and electrolytes. Washroom facilities are available at the start and finish area. Parking is limited and spectators are welcome, with best viewing from the start and finish area.
Awards and optional finisher medals are available; medals can be pre-purchased or bought on site while supplies last. Awards must be picked up at the event and will not be mailed. Volunteer opportunities are offered. Organizers provide a land acknowledgement recognizing that Conservation Halton Parks sit on the treaty lands and traditional territory of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, Huron-Wendat and Neutral Peoples. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
