The Bad Thing
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The Bad Thing 2026
The Bad Thing 2026 is a point to point trail race on the Maitland Trail in Huron County, Ontario, finishing at the Auburn Riverside Retreat on October 24, 2026. The event offers two distance options and follows mostly single track with some road and groomed trail.
The 50K route starts in Goderich and ends in Auburn. The 25K route begins roughly at the halfway point of the 50K course. The trail is described as highly technical and may be muddy; participants should be prepared for difficult terrain. The race is not intended for inexperienced trail runners. Minimum participant age is 18 years.
Because the course is point to point, all participants must meet at the Auburn Riverside Retreat to check in and travel by mandatory bus to the start. Race briefing and rules are reviewed on the bus.
All participants receive post-race food and items including barbecue chicken, pulled pork and a vegan option; a Culbert's creampuff (listed with about 1500 calories); a race shirt; beer or cider with non alcoholic options; fresh pressed juice from The Den; and other food and swag items.
All sales are final. Registration fees are non refundable and non transferable. If the event is cancelled due to weather and not rescheduled, fees minus online registration fees will be applied to the next year's race. Proceeds support local charitable organizations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
