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Tally in the Valley Trail Race 2025

Date
July 26, 2025
Location
Hamilton, Ontario
Events
8 Races

About Tally in the Valley Trail Race 2025

Participants will run a 7km loop through the unique Carolinian forest in the Dundas Valley Conservation Area. The loop features groomed double-track trails with rolling hills and about 130m of elevation gain per loop. Runners can select from single-loop (7k), 3 loops (21k), 23 loops (100 miles), or participate in timed events of 6, 12, or 24 hours to see how many loops they can complete.

The event is sanctioned by Athletics Ontario and offers a challenging, scenic trail running experience in the heart of Hamilton, Ontario.

Race Schedule

Please check the official website for up-to-date times and pricing

100 Miler

Tally in the Valley Trail Race 2025
100 Mile
July 26, 2025
07:00 AM
Hamilton, Ontario
161km (100 miles)

12 Hour Day Race

Tally in the Valley Trail Race 2025
Timed Ultras
July 26, 2025
08:00 AM
Hamilton, Ontario
12 hours

6 Hour Trail Race

Tally in the Valley Trail Race 2025
Timed Ultras
July 26, 2025
08:00 AM
Hamilton, Ontario
6 hours

24 Hour Trail Race

Tally in the Valley Trail Race 2025
Timed Ultras
July 26, 2025
08:00 AM
Hamilton, Ontario
24 hours

Gong Show Elimination Event

Tally in the Valley Trail Race 2025
Stage Trail Races
July 26, 2025
08:00 AM
Hamilton, Ontario
Elimination - up to 24 hours

12 Hour Night Race

Tally in the Valley Trail Race 2025
Timed Ultras
July 27, 2025
08:00 PM
Hamilton, Ontario
12 hours

7k One Loop

Tally in the Valley Trail Race 2025
Short Trail
July 27, 2025
09:00 AM
Hamilton, Ontario
7km

21k Three Loops

Tally in the Valley Trail Race 2025
Trail Half
July 27, 2025
09:00 AM
Hamilton, Ontario
21km

Course Details

- 7 km loop through Carolinian forest in Dundas Valley Conservation Area.
- Primarily groomed double-track trails with rolling hills.
- Approximately 130m elevation gain per loop.
- Multiple race formats: single loop, multi-loop, timed races, and elimination event.

Race Highlights

- The course direction alternates each year; for 2025, it will be run clockwise.
- The "Gong Show" elimination event requires completing a 7km loop every hour until one runner remains or 24 hours pass.
- Aid stations at start/finish provide water, electrolytes, and snacks.
- Pacers allowed in select events under specific conditions.
- Event sanctioned by Athletics Ontario.

RACE DAY COUNTDOWN

175
Days
175
Hours
175
Minutes
Date
July 26, 2025
Season
Summer (June-August)
Location
Hamilton, Ontario
Avg Temp
Warm (20-30°C)
Avg Humidity