
Sticks n' Stones Trail Race 2025
Date
October 11, 2025
Location
Hamilton, Ontario
Events
The Sticks n' Stones Trail Race is a scenic trail running event held at Christie Lake Conservation Area in Hamilton, Ontario. Runners can choose from various distances including 5 km, 10 km, 25 km, 50 km, and a 50 km relay option on a rolling, fast, and non-technical dirt course.
Supporting Oceana Canada and sanctioned by Athletics Ontario, this event offers aid stations with water, electrolyte drinks, snacks, and encourages sustainability by being cup-less—participants must bring their own cups or bottles. The 50 km race includes an 8-hour cutoff with an early start option, and limited pacers for seniors over 65.
Boston Qualifier
Sticks n' Stones Trail Race 2025 - 10 km
October 11, 2025
10:00AM
10.6 km
Boston Qualifier
Sticks n' Stones Trail Race 2025 - 5 km
October 11, 2025
10:00AM
5.3 km
Boston Qualifier
Sticks n' Stones Trail Race 2025 - 50 km Relay
October 11, 2025
9:00AM
53 km (relay)
Boston Qualifier
Sticks n' Stones Trail Race 2025 - 25 km
October 11, 2025
9:00AM
26.5 km
Boston Qualifier
Sticks n' Stones Trail Race 2025 - 50 km
October 11, 2025
9:00AM
53 km
- Rolling, fast, runnable trail on non-technical dirt surface
- Distances: 5 km, 10 km, 25 km, 50 km solo, and 50 km relay (team up to 5)
- Event supports Oceana Canada
- Sanctioned by Athletics Ontario
- Early Bird Registration available from Nov 3 to May 31
- 5.3 km loop course around Christie Lake
- Aid stations at start/finish and 2.5 km with water, electrolyte drinks, pop, fruit, and snacks
- Cup-less event; bring your own collapsible cup or bottle
- 50 km race has an 8-hour cutoff with early start option at 8:00 AM
- Pacers allowed only for participants over 65 years old
RACE DAY COUNTDOWN
175
Days
175
Hours
175
Minutes
Date
October 11, 2025
Season
Fall (September-November)
Location
Hamilton, Ontario
Avg Temp
Mild (10-20°C)
Avg Humidity