2026 5 Peaks Trail Running Series: Area 8

This page is kept as a past race archive for the Jul 18, 2026 edition in Milton, ON. Use the links below to find upcoming races in the same area or distance category. You can also browse the 2026 race calendar.

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.