Lines and Loops is a trail race celebrating 31 years of conservation and the legacy of the late artist Harold Town. Held on the scenic trails of Harold Town Conservation Area just outside Peterborough, Ontario, this event offers multiple distances including a 6K lap, an 18K challenge, and a 30K race.

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Runners receive a plantable, handcrafted biodegradable medal embedded with indigenous wildflower seeds, and for every entry, a tree is planted to give back to the trails. The race emphasizes environmental sustainability and community involvement, supported by Wild Rock and Runner’s Life.

• Dynamic 6K lap course through Harold Town Conservation Area
• Technical trails with varying elevations
• Scenic views from Meade Creek Drumlin within the Peterborough Drumlin Field
• Natural heritage area in the Otonabee Conservation watershed
• Cup-free: participants must bring their own reusable cups or containers
• Parking about 400 meters from start line; early arrival recommended
• Washroom facilities at the start/finish area
• No dogs, headphones, strollers, baby joggers, or Nordic walking poles allowed on the course

• Plantable, handcrafted, biodegradable medals with indigenous wildflower seeds
• A tree planted for every race entry
• Free 1K fun run and timed 3K race for kids
• Supported by Wild Rock and Runner’s Life
• Awards for top three finishers in each age group and overall
• Environmentally sustainable, cup-free event