The Lost Valley Trail Race
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The Lost Valley Trail Race 2026
The Lost Valley Trail Race 2026 takes place on October 24, 2026 at Dundas Valley Conservation Area, Governors Road, Dundas, ON, Canada. It is a point to point trail race on the Iroquoia Section of the Bruce Trail, linking Burlington and Dundas. The event is sanctioned by Athletics Ontario and registration is capped at 180 participants.
Distances offered
- 25 km point to point along the Bruce Trail
- 10 km point to point along the Bruce Trail
Both courses follow the Main Trail of the Bruce Trail marked with white blazes. Additional markings will appear on the first and last 250 m and on a roughly 2.5 km road section in Dundas. The 10 km course is about 75% trail and 25% road with roughly 185 m elevation gain and 265 m elevation loss. The 25 km course has about 600 m elevation gain and 720 m elevation loss and includes technical rocky sections and varied single track.
Logistics include parking at Dundas Valley Conservation Area and bus transport from the finish to the start for participants. Aid stations are located at approximately 7.5 km, 15 km and 20 km on the 25 km, and around 5 km on the 10 km. The event is cup less so runners must carry a collapsible cup or bottle. Poles are permitted. Race fees include bus transport, race socks, a neck gator, sticker, parking, a small custom bib, aid stations and a finisher medal. Ten Canadian dollars from each registration will be directed to the Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club. Local partners will provide demo shoes and gels included in race kits. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
