Sticks n’ Stones Trail Race

The Sticks n’ Stones Trail Race is in support of Hamilton Conservation Authority. Do you want to race for free? Raise $200 or more for the Hamilton Conservation Authority and we will refund your entry fee for any of the solo events. Raise $500 or more and we will refund your entire team’s entry fee for the 50k relay race. The participant who raises the most money will also receive free entry into any Happy Trails Racing event.

This year, the “Sticks n’ Stones Trail Race” will proudly be part of the OUTRace (Ontario Ultra Trail Race) Series. The 25k finishers will earn points in the Trail Series and the finishers in the 50k race will earn points in both the 50k Series and the Ultra Series. For those of you unfamiliar with the OUTRace Series, there is no registration required. Participants who finish any race in the OUTRace Series will automatically be entered into the series and will earn points.

All race distances will run a beautiful 5k looped course around the lake at Christie Lake Conservation Area. The route is rolling, fast, and runnable. The trail surface consists primarily of dirt and is non-technical.

– 5k racers will complete the loop x1
– 10k racers will complete the loop x2
– 25k racers will complete the loop x5
– 50k SOLO racers will complete the loop x10
– 50k RELAY racers will complete the loop x10 (you may have up to 10 racers on your team)

For the 50k RELAY – the 5k loop exchange zones will be clearly marked and situated at the start/finish area.

There will be 2 aid stations each loop – One at the start/finish and the other at the 2.5k mark. The aid stations will have water, electrolyte drinks, pop, fruit, and sweet & salty snacks.