Run The Caves
- Date Sun 5th October 2025
- Location Peterborough, ON
- Price $13.04 - $100.28
- Races 6 races
- Distances Ultra, 1km, 10km, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the 2nd Annual Run The Caves Ultra and Trail race on Sunday, October 5th, 2025, in the stunning Douro-Dummer region near Peterborough. This exciting event offers a variety of race distances to suit all athletes, including a 1km Kids Run, 5km, 10km, 25km, and 50km options, along with a 15km Virtual Run. Set against the picturesque backdrop of the Warsaw Caves Conservation Area, participants will enjoy sweet single-track trails, sandy beaches, and breathtaking views of the Indian River valley, all while promoting a great cause.
Run The Caves is not just about racing; it’s a celebration of connection—connecting with yourself, fellow runners, and the Earth. This environmentally conscious event is a cup-free race, emphasizing sustainability and responsible event organization. Plus, a portion of all registration fees will be donated to the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), raising awareness for mental health. Join us for a day filled with adventure, camaraderie, and the chance to win prizes for the top three finishers in each distance category, along with hand-made race medals for all participants. Don’t miss out on this
Run The Caves is not just about racing; it’s a celebration of connection—connecting with yourself, fellow runners, and the Earth. This environmentally conscious event is a cup-free race, emphasizing sustainability and responsible event organization. Plus, a portion of all registration fees will be donated to the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), raising awareness for mental health. Join us for a day filled with adventure, camaraderie, and the chance to win prizes for the top three finishers in each distance category, along with hand-made race medals for all participants. Don’t miss out on this
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