Area 8 Trail Run 2027

Distances and entry

• Grit — CA$89
• Enduro — CA$79
• Sport — CA$69
• Kids 3K — CA$30
• Kids 1K — Free

About Area 8 Trail Run 2027

The fourth event in the 5 Peaks Trail Running Series in Ontario takes place at the newly created Area 8 Conservation Area.

From the late-1950s to the mid-1990s, the area provided limestone as one of the largest aggregate producers in Canada. Today, the former quarry has been transformed into a beautiful natural area, nestled into the escarpment, with trails that run along the outside.

Distances for all ages, abilities, and ambitions. Sign up soon to secure your spot, sweet finisher swag, and save!

Land Acknowledgement: We acknowledge that Conservation Halton Parks sit on the treaty lands and traditional territory of the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee, the Huron-Wendat and Neutral Peoples. We offer this acknowledgement not as a formality, but as a recognition of the relationships that continue to exist between Indigenous Peoples and these lands. These trails are not new paths. They are ancient ones, worn smooth by the footsteps of those who gathered medicines, taught their children, and sang to the waters. We walk in their footprints when we return to the land for healing. And we do so with humility and gratitude.

Event Schedule:

• 8:00 a.m. – Packet Pick Up Begins
• 8:30 a.m. – Start of The Grit Races
• 8:40 a.m. – Start of Hikers/Power Pacers
• 8:45 a.m. – 1K Kid's Race
• 9:05 a.m. – 3K Kid's Race
• 9:30 a.m. – Start of the Enduro Races
• 10:00 a.m. – Start of the Sport Races
• 12:15 p.m. – Awards

Safety: In the interest of racer safety, please do not bring the following on the race course: No dogs, no headphones, no strollers or baby joggers, no nordic walking poles.

Parking: Parking is near the Start/Finish area. Park admission will be added to the race fee at the time of registration. All race participants will be admitted to the park at no extra charge on race day. Spectators will need to pay the park entrance fee at arrival on race day.

Swag and finisher medals can be purchased at registration.

Awards: Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each gender in each age category in each distance category, as well as the top three male and female finishers overall. All awards must be picked up at the race and will not be mailed.

Cup-free event: There will not be cups at the start/finish line or at any aid stations. Water and electrolyte drink will be available. If you plan to be out for longer than an hour, please carry a receptacle for drinking.

Race Contact: info@5peaks.com