The Night Thing
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The Night Thing 2026
The Night Thing 2026 is a trail race organized by Race Huron that takes place along the Maitland Trail at the Auburn Riverside Retreat in Auburn, Ontario. The event is scheduled for October 23, 2026 and is held after dark, so runners are asked to bring a headlamp.
The event features the following distances:
- 7.21 km trail race along the Maitland Trail.
- 12 km trail race along the Maitland Trail.
Registration opened on May 1, 2026. Registrations made after September 22 are not guaranteed a t-shirt due to limited quantities. Both listed distances are sold out and the event is full.
The event fee policy states that entry fees are non refundable and non transferable. If the event is cancelled due to weather and not rescheduled for that year, fees less online registration charges will be applied to the following year’s race. Proceeds from the event go to local community and/or charitable organizations.
Participant check in is located at the Auburn Riverside Retreat. Information provided for the event notes that runners will be navigating sections in darkness and should prepare accordingly. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
