The First Hour
- Date Fri 16th May 2025
- Location Castleton, ON
- Price $29.47
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at The First Hour, taking place on Friday, May 16, 2025, in the breathtaking Goodrich Loomis Conservation area in Brighton, Northumberland. This exciting event kicks off our Friday Night Happy Hour series, designed to foster a welcoming and community-oriented atmosphere for trail runners of all levels. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just lacing up your shoes for the first time, there's a place for you in this informal race!
Participants will tackle a challenging 8km course that features a mix of hills, rocks, roots, and mossy log bridges, with some slippery spots to keep you on your toes. While there are no aid stations along the route, water will be available at the start and finish line to keep you hydrated. Join the fun, engage with fellow runners, and embrace the spirit of camaraderie as you navigate this thrilling trail. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable event!
Participants will tackle a challenging 8km course that features a mix of hills, rocks, roots, and mossy log bridges, with some slippery spots to keep you on your toes. While there are no aid stations along the route, water will be available at the start and finish line to keep you hydrated. Join the fun, engage with fellow runners, and embrace the spirit of camaraderie as you navigate this thrilling trail. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable event!
Organiser's Description
Race Description:The first event in our Friday Night Happy Hour series takes place at the stunning Goodrich Loomis Conservation area. All of our Happy Hour races are designed to be a welcoming, informal and community building trail runs. Whether you are hardcore or just starting out there is a place here for you! And we are happy to cheer you on! Terrain & Course Map: The course is 8kms and participants can expect to encounter hills, rocks, roots, and mossy log bridges. Some spots can be a bit slippery so caution for all is advised. (Course map will be available soon) Aid Stations & Facilities:There are no aid stations for this event. We will have water available at the start/finish line.Kit Pick Up:Bibs can be picked up 1 hour before start.
"Day of" registration will be available 1 hour before start for $30.
Timing/Cheating/Awards:Timing will be done manually and posted to our Facebook pages within 24 hours of the event. There are no placement awards. Cheaters cheat themselves and look lame.Refunds/Deferrals/Changes: There will be no refunds for any reason. If you are unable to make the event, you may defer to any one of our other Happy Hour events. Other vital stuff, like porta potties and race swag: Goodrich Loomis does have a porta-potty just up from the parking lot. There are no other facilities on course.
There are no medals or awards. We will have Dirty Soles swag available for sale.
For any participants who complete all 3 of our Happy Hour races, they will receive a custom Dirty Soles medal and prize at The Last Hour (the final race in the series)
Sponsored by:
"Day of" registration will be available 1 hour before start for $30.
Timing/Cheating/Awards:Timing will be done manually and posted to our Facebook pages within 24 hours of the event. There are no placement awards. Cheaters cheat themselves and look lame.Refunds/Deferrals/Changes: There will be no refunds for any reason. If you are unable to make the event, you may defer to any one of our other Happy Hour events. Other vital stuff, like porta potties and race swag: Goodrich Loomis does have a porta-potty just up from the parking lot. There are no other facilities on course.
There are no medals or awards. We will have Dirty Soles swag available for sale.
For any participants who complete all 3 of our Happy Hour races, they will receive a custom Dirty Soles medal and prize at The Last Hour (the final race in the series)
Sponsored by:
The First Hour