The First Hour
- Date Fri 15th May 2026
- Location Castleton, ON
- Price $29.47
- Races 1 race
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at The First Hour, taking place on Friday, May 15th, 2026, in the beautiful Goodrich Loomis Conservation area located in Brighton, Northumberland. This exciting trail run is the inaugural event of the Friday Night Happy Hour series, designed to foster a welcoming and community-oriented atmosphere for runners of all levels. Participants will tackle an 8km course featuring a mix of challenging terrain, including hills, rocks, and mossy log bridges, making it perfect for both seasoned athletes and newcomers alike.
Join fellow enthusiasts for a memorable evening of fun and fitness, where camaraderie takes center stage! While there won’t be aid stations along the course, water will be available at the start/finish line to keep you hydrated. Remember to bring your own water bottles, as this is a cupless event. With bib pick-up available one hour before the race and "day of" registration for just $30, it’s never been easier to join the action. Plus, those who complete all three races in the Happy Hour series will earn a custom Dirty Soles medal at The Last Hour. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run, connect, and celebrate the joy of trail running!
Join fellow enthusiasts for a memorable evening of fun and fitness, where camaraderie takes center stage! While there won’t be aid stations along the course, water will be available at the start/finish line to keep you hydrated. Remember to bring your own water bottles, as this is a cupless event. With bib pick-up available one hour before the race and "day of" registration for just $30, it’s never been easier to join the action. Plus, those who complete all three races in the Happy Hour series will earn a custom Dirty Soles medal at The Last Hour. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run, connect, and celebrate the joy of trail running!
Organiser's Description
The Other Races in the Series:
One More Hour - https://raceroster.com/events/2026/110541/one-more-hour
The Last Hour - https://raceroster.com/events/2026/110542/the-last-hour
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. We are a cupless event. Please bring your own waterbottles.
Goodrich Loomis does have a porta-potty just up from the parking lot. There are no other facilities on course.
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. Series Finishers:
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)
The Other Races in the Series:
One More Hour - https://raceroster.com/events/2026/110541/one-more-hour
The Last Hour - https://raceroster.com/events/2026/110542/the-last-hour
Sponsored by:
One More Hour - https://raceroster.com/events/2026/110541/one-more-hour
The Last Hour - https://raceroster.com/events/2026/110542/the-last-hour
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. We are a cupless event. Please bring your own waterbottles.
Goodrich Loomis does have a porta-potty just up from the parking lot. There are no other facilities on course.
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. Series Finishers:
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)
The Other Races in the Series:
One More Hour - https://raceroster.com/events/2026/110541/one-more-hour
The Last Hour - https://raceroster.com/events/2026/110542/the-last-hour
Sponsored by:
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The First Hour
$29.47
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Goodrich-Loomis Conservation Area, Pinewood School Road, Castleton, ON, Canada
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