Dark & Dirty
- Date Sat 11th July 2026
- Location Quinte West, ON
- Price $67.60
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable night of trail running at the Dark & Dirty event in Quinte West, Hastings, on Saturday, July 11th, 2026! This exhilarating night race invites participants to embrace the thrill of running on beautiful trails after sunset. Choose between two exciting distances—7km or 14km—as you navigate a challenging course filled with rocks, roots, stumps, and hills. It's the perfect opportunity to enhance your trail running skills while enjoying the stunning scenery.
Make sure to come prepared with your headlamp, flashlight, or waistlamp, as these are mandatory for safety! Participants will have access to water, Tailwind, and delicious snacks like watermelon and freezies at the halfway point for the 14km runners. All finishers will receive a custom medal, with special awards for the top male and female runners in both distances. Don’t miss out on this unique night race experience—register before June 21st to secure your exclusive race t-shirt and gear up for an adventure like no other!
Make sure to come prepared with your headlamp, flashlight, or waistlamp, as these are mandatory for safety! Participants will have access to water, Tailwind, and delicious snacks like watermelon and freezies at the halfway point for the 14km runners. All finishers will receive a custom medal, with special awards for the top male and female runners in both distances. Don’t miss out on this unique night race experience—register before June 21st to secure your exclusive race t-shirt and gear up for an adventure like no other!
Organiser's Description
Race Description:
Beat the July heat with a night race that starts after sunset.
On the beautiful trails of Batawa, running this 7km/14km course is made to grow your love for the trails and level up your trail running skills!
Terrain & Course Map:
Participants can expect to encounter rocks, roots, stumps and hills. These trails are well marked.
HEADLAMPS/FLASHLIGHTS/WAISTLAMPS ARE MANDATORY.
For safety - NO headphones allowedAid Stations & Course Marshals:
There will be water and Tailwind available, watermelon, chips and freezies at halfway point for the 14km participants.
Kit Pick Up:Bib pick up will be available at 7:00pm on race night. Timing/Cheating/Awards: Participants will be manually timed.
!!Bibs must be clearly visible and worn on your front!!
Custom medals will be given to the First Place Male and Female in both distances.
Refunds/Deferrals/Changes: No refunds or deferrals for any reasons. Changes to your distance can be made by emailing [email protected]. No changes will be made on race day.Other vital stuff, like porta potties and race swag: A porta potty will be available at the start/finish line.
There will be race medals for all participants.
Race t-shirts will be made for those who register BEFORE JUNE 21ST
*below is a sample from 2025*
Sponsored by:
Beat the July heat with a night race that starts after sunset.
On the beautiful trails of Batawa, running this 7km/14km course is made to grow your love for the trails and level up your trail running skills!
Terrain & Course Map:
Participants can expect to encounter rocks, roots, stumps and hills. These trails are well marked.
HEADLAMPS/FLASHLIGHTS/WAISTLAMPS ARE MANDATORY.
For safety - NO headphones allowedAid Stations & Course Marshals:
There will be water and Tailwind available, watermelon, chips and freezies at halfway point for the 14km participants.
Kit Pick Up:Bib pick up will be available at 7:00pm on race night. Timing/Cheating/Awards: Participants will be manually timed.
!!Bibs must be clearly visible and worn on your front!!
Custom medals will be given to the First Place Male and Female in both distances.
Refunds/Deferrals/Changes: No refunds or deferrals for any reasons. Changes to your distance can be made by emailing [email protected]. No changes will be made on race day.Other vital stuff, like porta potties and race swag: A porta potty will be available at the start/finish line.
There will be race medals for all participants.
Race t-shirts will be made for those who register BEFORE JUNE 21ST
*below is a sample from 2025*
Sponsored by:
Reviews
Doing this event?
First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event. You'll be able to review this event once it's taken place.
Location
Batawa Ski Hill, Ski Club Lane, Batawa, ON, Canada
Who's In
See who else is doing this event
Be the first
No-one has marked this event as 'Doing' or 'Maybe' yet. Will you be the first?
Dark & Dirty