Tally in the Valley Trail Race 2025

This page is kept as a past race archive for the Jul 26, 2025 edition in Hamilton, Ontario. See the 2026 edition when you want the live listing. You can also browse the 2025 race calendar.

Participants will run a 7km loop through the unique Carolinian forest in the Dundas Valley Conservation Area. The loop features groomed double-track trails with rolling hills and about 130m of elevation gain per loop. Runners can select from single-loop (7k), 3 loops (21k), 23 loops (100 miles), or participate in timed events of 6, 12, or 24 hours to see how many loops they can complete.

The event is sanctioned by Athletics Ontario and offers a challenging, scenic trail running experience in the heart of Hamilton, Ontario.

• 7 km loop through Carolinian forest in Dundas Valley Conservation Area.
• Primarily groomed double-track trails with rolling hills.
• Approximately 130m elevation gain per loop.
• Multiple race formats: single loop, multi-loop, timed races, and elimination event.

• The course direction alternates each year; for 2025, it will be run clockwise.
• The "Gong Show" elimination event requires completing a 7km loop every hour until one runner remains or 24 hours pass.
• Aid stations at start/finish provide water, electrolytes, and snacks.
• Pacers allowed in select events under specific conditions.
• Event sanctioned by Athletics Ontario.