The Night Thing
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The Night Thing 2026
The Night Thing 2026 is a trail race along the Maitland Trail, based at the Auburn Riverside Retreat in Auburn, Ontario. The event offers two measured trail distances and takes place on October 23, 2026.
Registrations opened on May 1, 2026. The event is currently sold out. Registrations submitted after September 22 are not guaranteed a t shirt due to limited quantities.
Race details include:
- 7.21 km
- 12 km
The organizer lists a mandatory recommendation to bring a headlamp because participants run in darkness. Check in is held at the Auburn Riverside Retreat. Entry fee listed for both distances was CA$65 at the published registration windows.
The refund policy states that fees are non refundable and non transferable. If the event is cancelled for the season due to weather and not rescheduled, paid entry fees minus online registration fees will be applied to the next year’s race. Proceeds are directed to the local community and to charitable organizations associated with the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
