2026 5 Peaks Trail Running Series: Area 8

5 Peaks Area 8 brings the Ontario trail series to Area 8 Conservation Area in Milton on July 18, 2026. The race offers kids, Sport, Enduro, and Grit options on conservation-area trails, with distances ranging from the kids races to the 24.2K Grit course.

The schedule starts with Grit at 8:30 AM, followed by the kids races, Enduro, and Sport waves through the morning. Courses use trail routes with maps and distances subject to race-week trail conditions, so runners should watch organizer updates before race day.

This is a family-friendly trail event with a mix of shorter kids races and longer technical trail options for runners looking for a bigger challenge.

• Start/finish located at Area 8 Conservation Area in Milton, ON.
• Routes run on technical multi-use trails through the conservation area with variable trail surfaces and technical sections.
• Available course distances: Kid's 1 km, Kid's 3 km, Sport 8.1 km, Enduro 16.2 km, Grit 24.2 km.
• Water and electrolyte drink available at the start/finish and at one or more aid stations on course (cup‑free event—bring a personal drinking receptacle if needed).
• Washroom facilities available at the start/finish area; packet pick-up begins on race morning at 8:00 a.m.

• Multiple distance choices: Kid's 1K and 3K plus adult Sport (8.1K), Enduro (16.2K) and Grit (24.2K) routes.
• Cup‑free race model: Water and electrolyte drink are provided at the start/finish and at one or more on-course aid stations—bring a personal bottle if you expect to be out longer than an hour.
• Park admission included for racers: Race fee covers park entry for participants so competitors are admitted to Area 8 on race day without additional payment at the gate.
• Structured award categories: Medals awarded to top three finishers by gender in each age category and to the top three overall finishers; awards must be picked up at the race.
• Clear on-course safety rules: Organizers prohibit dogs, headphones, strollers and nordic poles due to course technicality and field size.