Long Sault Trail Race & Ultra 2026

The Long Sault Trail Race & Ultra is a fall trail event at Long Sault Conservation Area in Bowmanville, part of the Durham Trail Runners calendar. It centres on a simple looped-course format that gives runners a range of distances in one place, from a kids’ 2K to a 6-hour option.

The race day has a community feel, with staggered starts and a course built around two 7K trail loops. That layout keeps the event compact while still offering distinct race choices for casual runners, families, and longer-distance trail athletes. Trail races in Bowmanville

The course uses two different 7K trail loops at Long Sault Conservation Area. The 7K covers one loop, the 14K uses both loops, and the 21K adds a third loop; the 6-hour race alternates between the two loops. Start times are staggered across the day, with the course and registration area centred at the start/finish. On-site parking is $7 per vehicle.

• Two 7K trail loops form the base for the full event.
• Distance options include 2K, 7K, 14K, 21K, and a 6-hour race.
• The 7K Rabbit run is offered as both a morning and afternoon start.
• The 21K is run as three loops, while the 14K uses both different 7K loops.
• An aid station is set up at the start/finish area.
• Parking is available on site for $7 per vehicle.
• Every participant receives swag, and the kids’ run includes an ice-cream voucher.