Sticks N' Stones Trail Race
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Event details
Sticks n' Stones Trail Race is set for Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Christie Lake Conservation Area in Hamilton, ON, Canada. The event is sanctioned by Athletics Ontario and supports Oceana Canada. La Sportiva will attend with a demo fleet of shoes and will give away two pairs at the event. Registration fees vary by distance and by pricing period.
Race format and logistics
All distances use a looped course of about 5.3 km around the lake. Distances offered:
- 5k - one loop (actual 5.3 km)
- 10k - two loops (actual 10.6 km)
- 26.5k - five loops (actual 26.5 km)
- 53k solo - ten loops (actual 53 km)
- 53k relay - ten loops, team of up to 5
The route is described as rolling, runnable, and primarily dirt with a non-technical surface. There are two aid stations per loop - one near the start/finish and one roughly midway - offering water, electrolyte drink, pop, fruit, and sweet and salty snacks. The event is cup-less; participants must bring a collapsible cup or bottle for aid stations. The 50k solo has an 8-hour cutoff. Pacers are not permitted except for participants over age 65; relay exchange zones are at the start/finish. Finishers receive medals; top solo finishers and top relay teams receive awards. Professional timing will record results. Parking is included with registration; park entry for spectators is paid separately. Refunds are available as race credit up to 30 days before the event; bib transfers are allowed up to 5 days before. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
