Haliburton Forest Trail Race 2025

The Haliburton Forest Trail Race, established in 1993 and held annually in the private Haliburton Forest and Wild Life Reserve Ltd, features rugged forest trails with hills, lakes, and streams. The 2025 race offers distances of 12K, 26K, 50K, 50 miles, and the signature 100-mile race showcasing the beautiful forest terrain.

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Participants can expect a well-marked course with challenging terrain and scenic views, alongside amenities such as aid stations, awards, and race day apparel. The event is a highlight for trail runners seeking endurance challenges in Ontario's wilderness.

• 4 aid stations spaced approximately 10-15 km apart.
• Course tailored with specific turnarounds for shorter distances.
• 50 mile runners complete the course twice; 100 mile runners complete it four times.
• Trail surface with surveyors' flag markings; runners responsible for navigation.
• Rugged terrain featuring hills, lakes, and heavily forested trails.

• Awards: 100M finishers receive a belt buckle; 1st male and female finishers awarded in all races.
• Finishers in 50M, 50K, 26K, 12K receive medals.
• Shirts: Hoodies for 100M/Relay participants; T-shirts for other races (not guaranteed for late registration).
• Challenging race distances including ultra distances like 50 and 100 miles.
• Scenic routes through heavily forested areas with hills, lakes, and streams.