The Ribbon 200
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The Ribbon 200
The event runs along sections of the Bruce Trail through the Blue Mountains, the Dufferin Hi-Land and the Caledon Hills. It offers multiple formats on technical singletrack, double track and gravel with significant climbing.
Distances offered
- 200 Miles (out and back)
- 100 Miles (point to point)
- Blue Mountains E2E 72.5 km
Approximate elevation gain is listed as 7,500 m for the 200 Miles, 3,700 m for the 100 Miles and 1,500 m for the E2E. The course is marked using Bruce Trail white blazes only; no additional signage will be provided.
Support includes 11 to 13 fully stocked aid stations placed roughly every 20–30 km with hot food available, 4 to 5 sleep stations and 3 to 5 unmanned water stations depending on weather. No aid station is more than 75 minutes from the start by vehicle.
Pacers are permitted for the 200 and 100 Mile events but may only join at specified aid stations, must carry the same required gear as runners and may not carry items for their runner. A full runners manual with rules, required gear and detailed cutoffs will be published. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
