The Bad Thing
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Event overview
The Bad Thing 2025 is a point-to-point trail race on the Maitland Trail in Huron County, Ontario. The event date is Saturday, October 25, 2025, and the finish location is Auburn Riverside Retreat on Blyth Road in Auburn, ON. Distances offered are:
- 25K
- 50K
The 50K starts in Goderich and finishes in Auburn. The 25K starts near the halfway point of the 50K course. The course is mainly single-track trail with some groomed trail and a small amount of road.
Race format, services and fees
The trail is described as highly technical and potentially muddy; organizers state the race is not for inexperienced trail runners. Because the course is point-to-point, participants must check in at Auburn Riverside Retreat and take a mandatory bus to the start. Minimum age for participants is 18 years.
All participants receive food and event items, including barbecue chicken, pulled pork, a vegan option, a Culbert's creampuff (listed as about 1500 calories), a shirt, beer or cider with non-alcoholic options, fresh pressed juice, and a swag bag with additional food and items. Registration opened on May 1, 2025; online registration is currently closed. Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. In the event of a full cancellation with no reschedule, fees minus online registration charges may be applied to the next year. Funds have been raised for the Goderich Outdoor Track Repaving project. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.