5 Peaks - Albion Hills (Ontario)
This event is part of the 5 Peaks Ontario Trail Running Series and takes place at Albion Hills Conservation Park in the hills of Caledon on the banks of the Humber River. The venue features singletrack trails with winding climbs and descents and varied scenery.
Distances offered:
- Sport Run or Hike, 7.5 km
- Enduro Run or Hike, 15 km
- Grit Run, 22.75 km
Route maps with elevation profiles and aid station locations are provided; courses and distances may change depending on trail conditions. The site includes family facilities, post run activities, opportunities to camp along the river, and access to a pool. Restroom facilities are available in the start and finish area.
Logistics and race policies: park admission is included in the race fee for participants on race day; spectators pay park entrance on arrival. The event is cup free; water and electrolyte drink are provided at the start and finish and at one or more aid stations. Participants expected to be on course longer than an hour should carry a container for fluids and nutrition. Swag and finisher medals are not included with registration and must be purchased and picked up at the race; they will not be mailed.
Safety rules: no dogs, no headphones, no strollers or baby joggers, and no nordic walking poles. Awards include medals for top three finishers by gender and age category and overall top three by gender. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Race Distances and Maps:
Click on the links below for maps, elevation gain and loss, and aid station locations.
- Sport Run or Hike - 7.5 km
- Enduro Run or Hike - 15 km
- Grit Run - 22.75 km
Race distances and maps are subject to change based on trail conditions up to the day of the race. Join our regional Facebook group to ask specific questions about this and other 5 Peaks events.
Schedule:
- 7:45 a.m. - Onsite Packet Pick Up Begins
- 8:30 a.m. - Grit Course Start
- 8:40 a.m. - Start of Hikers/Power Pacers
- 8:45 a.m. - Kid's 1km Run
- 9:05 a.m. - Kids' Challenge 3km Run
- 9:30 a.m. - Enduro Course Start
- 10:00 a.m. - Sport Course Start
- 12:00 p.m. - Awards
Important Information:
Land Acknowledgement: “We respectfully acknowledge the lands we are situated on are Traditional Territories and Treaty Lands, in particular those of the Mississaugas of the Credit, as well as the Anishinaabe of the Williams Treaty First Nations, the Huron-Wendat, the Haudenosaunee, and are now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) appreciates and respects the history and diversity of the land and is grateful to have the opportunity to work and meet in this territory.
Race Contact: [email protected] - Please note that we are a very small team made up of mostly volunteers. Emails and social media messages are not monitored after online registration closes (usually the Wednesday of race week) so that we can prepare for race weekend. All of the information that you need for race day can either be found on the event webpage or will be emailed to you prior to race day.
Volunteer: Interested in volunteering? Click HERE for all the details.
Safety: In the interest of racer safety and because of the size of our attendance and the technicality of our course, please do not bring the following on the race course: No dogs, No headphones, No strollers or baby joggers, No nordic walking poles.
Washrooms: Washroom facilities are available at Start / Finish area.
Spectators: Spectators are welcome. Spectators who cheer will be rewarded with smiles.
Parking: Park admission will be added to the race fee at the time of registration. All race participants will be admitted to the park at no extra charge on race day.