Albion Ascent Trail Race
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About the race
Albion Ascent is an urban trail race in Hamilton, ON that combines paved paths, dirt trails and rugged technical sections on the Bruce Trail. The course travels through King’s Forest and along the Red Hill Valley Creek, with views of local waterfalls including Felker’s Falls and Devil’s Punch Bowl.
Distances offered:
- 21k - out-and-back with extensive Bruce Trail singletrack and technical sections, passes two major waterfalls twice.
- 10k - includes steep Albion climb, Bruce Trail singletrack, and two crossings of Red Hill Valley Creek.
- 5k - mainly paved and dirt paths through King’s Forest with minor hill climbs.
- 3km kids run and 1km kids run - relatively flat out-and-back routes across the bridge and along Red Hill Valley Trail.
Aid stations supply Xact energy bars, water, electrolyte beverage and snacks and are located at the start/finish, about 3.5k and 8k; runners should bring a reusable cup or bottle because cups are not provided. The 10k passes two aid stations and the 21k passes four.
Entries include a Canadian-made toque; medals are optional add-ons available until August 20. Race kit pickup is available at Runner’s Den Hamilton the day before the event and on-site the morning of the event. The event enforces a leave-no-trace policy and minimal course signage on the Bruce Trail, so following the white blaze system is recommended. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
