Sticks n' Stones Trail Race 2025

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.

• 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