The Foxtail Rail Trail Race
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Event overview
The Foxtail Rail Trail Race (Paul Turkstra Memorial) is scheduled for April 18, 2026 at Dundas Valley Conservation Area in Dundas, Ontario. The event is sanctioned by Athletics Ontario. Registration covers participant entry into the conservation area. Fundraising for Melanoma Canada is associated with the event; the fundraiser shows CA$1,748.29 raised toward a CA$1,500 goal. The event lists about 105 participants on the registration page.
Course, distances and services
Distances offered:
- 5 km
- 10 km
- 25 km
- 50 km (the 50 km is a double loop of the 25 km course)
All races start and finish at the Dundas Valley Trail Centre and use out-and-back routing on the Hamilton-to-Brantford Rail Trail. The course is described as close to flat, wide, groomed, and accessible, with kilometre markers for much of the route. GPX files are available for each distance.
Aid stations or water drops are positioned approximately every 5-8 km and provide water, electrolyte drink, sweet and salty snacks, and basic ultra-running foods. The event is cup-less; participants should bring a collapsible cup or bottle. Drop bags are allowed at the start/finish area of each loop. Pacers are generally not permitted except by request for safety or medical reasons for some runners. All vehicles must park in the conservation area lot. Race swag includes a shirt option, a race bib, chip timing, race photos, and finisher medals for each distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
