
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.
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.
Race Schedule
Please check the official website for up-to-date times and pricing
Sticks n' Stones Trail Race 2025 - 10 km
Trail
Boston Qualifier
Sticks n' Stones Trail Race 2025 - 5 km
Trail
Boston Qualifier
Sticks n' Stones Trail Race 2025 - 50 km Relay
Trail
Boston Qualifier
Sticks n' Stones Trail Race 2025 - 25 km
Trail
Boston Qualifier
Sticks n' Stones Trail Race 2025 - 50 km
Trail
Boston Qualifier
Course Details
- 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
- 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
Race Highlights
- 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
- 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