2026 The First Blaze Trail Race

This page is kept as a past race archive for the Jul 11, 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.

The First Blaze Trail Race takes place on July 11, 2026 in Milton, ON, starting from Kelso Conservation Area. This point-to-point trail race follows the Bruce Trail and brings together runners for a true summer trail day in the Milton escarpment. Distances include a 50K trail challenge, a 25K option, a 10K out-and-back, and a 5K race. Expect a technical course, marked Bruce Trail terrain, aid stations, shuttle support for longer distances, and a grassroots race atmosphere.

This race runs on the permanently marked Bruce Trail, with the 50K following a point-to-point route and the 10K using an out-and-back course from Kelso Conservation Area. The course includes technical trail sections, rocks, roots, short road segments, bridges, boardwalks, stiles, and roughly 800m of elevation gain on the 50K.

• Point-to-point Bruce Trail route
• Kelso Conservation Area start in Milton
• 50K, 25K, 10K, and 5K distances
• Technical trail terrain with escarpment sections
• Aid stations and shuttle support for longer races
• Grassroots community event
• About 800m of elevation gain on the 50K