The 2026 ENDURrun Sport 80 KM

This page is kept as a past race archive for the Aug 9, 2026 edition in Conestogo, 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 2026 ENDURrun Sport 80 KM runs August 9–16, 2026 out of Conestogo, Ontario and is presented by an experienced race committee in its fourth year. The event brings together regional volunteers and partners, and uses local parks and trails across Waterloo Region for a compact, week-long stage series designed for committed runners looking for variety without the commitment of the 160 KM Ultimate.

The Sport 80 KM is eight days and eight stages totaling 80 kilometres. There is a short Stage 0 social and kit pickup on Saturday evening (August 8) at 2 Weberlyn Crescent in Conestogo, then eight competition stages: Stage 1 (10K, RIM Park, two loops), Stage 2 (7.5K time trial, Riverbluffs Park, out-and-back), Stage 3 (5K cross-country, Shade's Mills, one loop), Stage 4 (10K cross-country, Shade's Mills, two loops), Stage 5 (5-mile hill run on the Walter Bean Trail, two loops), Stage 6 (13.4K technical trail at Baden Hills, five loops), Stage 7 (5K track race at St. David CSS, 12.5 laps in heats) and Stage 8 (half marathon at RIM Park, three loops). Start times alternate between mornings and evenings and include a time-trial format and seeded track heats.

What sets ENDURrun Sport apart is the mix: road, cross-country, technical singletrack and track racing across a single week so athletes test different skills without self-supported logistics. All participants receive an ENDURrun technical T-shirt and all finishers earn the Sport 80 KM finisher’s medal. The race supplies fluid stations (Gatorade and water) on course, limited post-race refreshments after each stage, leader bibs for cumulative leaders and a small capped field to keep the event community-focused. It also serves as a practical tune-up for runners eyeing the 160 KM Ultimate.

Registration is open with a field cap of 75; entries are non-refundable, non-transferable and non-deferrable. Alumni of previous ENDURrun events can use promo code ERALUMNI for a discount; check registration windows for current pricing.

• Stage starts and finishes use local venues: RIM Park (Stages 1 & 8), Riverbluffs Park (Stage 2), Shade's Mills Conservation Area (Stages 3 & 4), Walter Bean Trail (Stage 5), Baden Hills (Stage 6) and St. David Catholic Secondary School track (Stage 7)
• Terrain includes paved multi-loop road courses, cross-country trails, technical singletrack at Baden Hills, a hilly loop on the Walter Bean Trail and an athletics track
• Stage 1 and Stage 8 at RIM Park use multi-loop formats (two loops for Stage 1, three loops for the half marathon in Stage 8)
• Stage 2 is an out-and-back time trial; Stage 4 repeats the Shade's Mills loop twice for a 10K cross-country effort
• Fluid stations with Gatorade and water are placed throughout courses and limited post-race refreshments are available after each stage
• Pre-race kit pickup and the mandatory (strongly encouraged) pre-race meeting take place at 2 Weberlyn Crescent, Conestogo the evening before Stage 1

• Technical trail challenge: Stage 6 is a 13.4 KM technical trail at Baden Hills run as five tight loops
• Unique time-trial stage: Stage 2 is a 7.5 KM individual time trial at Riverbluffs Park with one-minute staggered starts
• Track heats included: Stage 7 is a 5 KM track race (12.5 laps) held in seeded heats with the fastest heat first
• Included race kit: All participants receive an ENDURrun technical T-shirt and all finishers earn a Sport 80 KM finisher's medal
• Small field & community focus: Entry capped at 75 with volunteer-supported, well-marked courses and leader bibs awarded after each stage
• Aid support on course: Fluid stations (Gatorade and water) and limited post-race refreshments are provided at stages