The Night Thing
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About the race
The Night Thing 2026 is a trail race organized by Race Huron on the Maitland Trail, with the Auburn Riverside Retreat in Auburn, Ontario, Canada as the event site and start location. The event takes place on October 23, 2026 and includes two course distances that both begin at the Auburn Riverside Retreat.
Participants should expect running in darkness and are required to bring a headlamp.
Distances:
- 7.21 km : presented as an option for first-time trail runners and those seeking a shorter trail distance.
- 12 km : a longer trail distance following the Maitland Trail.
Registration opened on May 1, 2026. Online registration is listed as closed; registrants after September 22 are not guaranteed a t-shirt because quantities are limited. Listed registration fees show CA$65 during the published registration periods.
Check-in takes place at the Auburn Riverside Retreat before the races.
The event fee policy is non-refundable and non-transferable; if the event is cancelled due to weather and not rescheduled for the year, fees minus online registration charges will be applied to the next year's race. Proceeds are directed to local community and charitable organizations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
