Run The Caves
- Date Sun 5th October 2025
- Location Peterborough, ON
- Price $13.14 - $100.28
- Races 6 races
- Distances Ultra, 1km, 10km, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the 2nd Annual Run The Caves event on Sunday, October 5th, 2025! Set in the scenic Douro-Dummer region of Peterborough, this ultra and trail race promises an unforgettable day for athletes of all levels. Participants can choose from a variety of distances, including a 1km Kids Run, a 5km Walk/Run, a 10km Walk/Run, and more challenging options like the 25km and 50km races, as well as a 15km Virtual Run.
This eco-friendly event takes place at the breathtaking Warsaw Caves Conservation Area, where runners will navigate sweet single tracks, sandy beaches, and lush forest trails. The atmosphere is perfect for connecting with nature and fellow competitors while supporting a great cause. A portion of the registration fees will benefit the Canadian Mental Health Association, making every step count towards mental health awareness. With prizes for the top finishers and hand-made race medals for all participants, Run The Caves is not just a race; it's a celebration of community, wellness, and the great outdoors! Join us for a weekend of adventure, and don't forget to enjoy the stunning views and recreational activities the area has to offer
This eco-friendly event takes place at the breathtaking Warsaw Caves Conservation Area, where runners will navigate sweet single tracks, sandy beaches, and lush forest trails. The atmosphere is perfect for connecting with nature and fellow competitors while supporting a great cause. A portion of the registration fees will benefit the Canadian Mental Health Association, making every step count towards mental health awareness. With prizes for the top finishers and hand-made race medals for all participants, Run The Caves is not just a race; it's a celebration of community, wellness, and the great outdoors! Join us for a weekend of adventure, and don't forget to enjoy the stunning views and recreational activities the area has to offer
Organiser's Description
The Run The Caves Ultra and Trail race is hosting its 2nd Annual race event for Body and Mind Adventure. The goals of the Mind & Body (BAM) Organization committee are to provide a race that is accessible to all athletes & raises awareness for CMHA – Canadian Mental Health Association. A portion of all registration fees will be donated to CMHA. Working with the Otonabee Conservation Areas staff, our volunteers, and all our sponsors, we value the importance of maintaining the environment and becoming a responsible event organizer. We are a green organization that promotes green initiatives and being environmentally friendly. This is a cup-free event.Terrain: Sweet single track, some sandy beach, and just a handful of gravel roads to keep you focused!Views: Some wide open for amazing views! Mostly covered under large, old forest growth trees. We call this “forest bathing”!Why race Run The Caves? To feel deeply connected – to yourself, fellow runners, and the Earth.And… no other trail races are offered here. Even stay and camp for the weekend if you can brave the cooler Fall temperatures!Distances Offered: 1km Kids Run, 5km Walk/Run, 10km Walk/Run, 25km, 50km (plus a 15km Virtual Run). This is a chip-timed event!Run The Caves takes place in Warsaw Caves Conservation Area, which is nestled in the Indian River valley. This beautiful wooded setting is located just 25 minutes outside of Peterborough.Warsaw Caves offers a range of recreational opportunities that the entire family can enjoy. Recreational facilities and services within the park include swimming, fishing, camping, day-use picnic sites, and of course, hiking trails. Twenty kilometers (20+ kms) of mostly single-track trails meander through forests and across open limestone plains. From any of the scenic lookouts, you can view the Indian River and valley. Along the Lookout Trail you’ll also see potholes, kettles, and hear the trickle of the disappearing river beneath the rocks. Help BAM make this another year of Run The Caves a safe, fun and successful one. Prizes for top three males and females in each distance category. Hand-made race medals for all participants! And a few other surprises!
Run The Caves