The Ribbon 200
- Date Wed 10th June 2026
- Location Ravenna, ON
- Price $165.64 - $1,527.20
- Races 3 races
- Distances Ultra
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Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Ribbon 200, taking place from June 10th to June 14th, 2026, in the stunning Blue Mountains of Grey, Ontario! This wilderness challenge invites runners to experience the breathtaking beauty of the Bruce Trail, featuring both a 200-mile out-and-back race and the province's only point-to-point 100-mile race.
The 200-Miler begins in the picturesque Blue Mountains, weaving through the Dufferin Hi-Land before turning at Glen Haffy in the Caledon Hills, with an impressive elevation gain of approximately 7,500 meters. Meanwhile, the 100-Miler kicks off at Glen Haffy, journeying back to the Blue Mountains and climbing about 3,700 meters along the way. For those looking for a shorter challenge, the Blue Mountains E2E 72.5k run offers a chance to tackle part of this iconic trail with an elevation gain of around 1,500 meters. With fully stocked aid stations, breathtaking views, and the thrill of rugged terrain, the Ribbon 200 is not just a race; it’s an adventure! Don't miss this opportunity to push your limits and embrace the wild beauty of Ontario's trails.
The 200-Miler begins in the picturesque Blue Mountains, weaving through the Dufferin Hi-Land before turning at Glen Haffy in the Caledon Hills, with an impressive elevation gain of approximately 7,500 meters. Meanwhile, the 100-Miler kicks off at Glen Haffy, journeying back to the Blue Mountains and climbing about 3,700 meters along the way. For those looking for a shorter challenge, the Blue Mountains E2E 72.5k run offers a chance to tackle part of this iconic trail with an elevation gain of around 1,500 meters. With fully stocked aid stations, breathtaking views, and the thrill of rugged terrain, the Ribbon 200 is not just a race; it’s an adventure! Don't miss this opportunity to push your limits and embrace the wild beauty of Ontario's trails.
Organiser's Description
JUNE 10TH TO 14TH, 2026 The Ribbon 200 – A wilderness challenge that takes you along the Bruce Trail's ribbon of wilderness starting in the Blue Mountains, through the Dufferin Hi-Land and into the Caledon Hills sections.
Introducing, Ontario’s newest 200 Miler and the province’s ONLY point‐to‐point 100 Miler, featuring an official E2E RUN of the Blue Mountains Bruce Trail section.200 Miler (out & back): Starts in the Blue Mountains, runs through the Dufferin Hi‐Land, and turns at Glen Haffy in the Caledon Hills.Approx. 7,500m / 24,000ft elevation.100 Miler (point‐to‐point): Begins at Glen Haffy in Caledon Hills, runs through the Dufferin Hi-Land section and finishes in the Blue Mountains. Approx. 3,700m / 12,000ft elevation.Blue Mountains E2E (72.5k): From the Dufferin Hi‐Land boundary to Blue Mountains.Approx. 1500m / 4900ft elevation.THE COURSE:Start and finish is close to Toronto (less than 2 hours) - for the 200 Miler and 45 minutes north of Toronto for the 100 Miler.A beautiful course along the Blue Mountains, Dufferin Hi-Land and Caledon Hills sections of the Bruce Trail. There will be plenty of technical sections and climbing to satisfy most trail runners. These are spectacular trails along singletrack, double track, gravel roads, hills, hills and more hills.The course is marked using the Bruce Trail white blazes ONLY! There will not be additional signage or marking. Take the time to learn what the blazes mean....see below.AID STATION:11-13 fully stocked (hot food along the way) aid stations every 20–30km4–5 sleep stations3-5 unmanned water stations (weather dependent)Time Limits:200 Miler – 100 hours (3.2kph) - Starts Wednesday 6am and completes Sunday 12pm100 Miler – 30 hours (5.3kph) - Starts Saturday at 6am and completes Sunday 12pmE2E 72.5k – Starts Saturday 8am and completes Sunday 12:00pmEasily accessible for runners, crews, and families—no aid station is more than 75 minutes from the start.RUNNER'S MANUAL For a complete list of rules, aid stations, course profiles, cut-offs etc, see the runners manual (coming soon)PACERS:
Pacers will be allowed for 200-mile and 100-mile runners.
Pacers can only start at SPECIFIED aid stations (TBD)
Pacers cannot carry anything for their runner (no muling) and must carry all the same required gear as runners.
See runners manual for more info (coming soon)REQUIRED GEAR:For a complete list of required gear please see the runner's manual (coming soon). There will be nothing out of the ordinary for a June race in Ontario - your basics:Headlamp, wind or rain jacket, 2L of water/hydration, toque (if chilly at night), phone (with tracking app - provided), back up battery, whistle. WEATHER AND DAYLIGHT:Typical weather for the area is: High: 22C (72F)
Low: 12C (54F)With an average of 15 hours of daylight at this time of year, it will minimize your time moving through the dark. WHAT YOU WILL GET:Free High-Res photos from Sue Sitki PhotographyPre-race banquet for 200 milers (Tuesday)Post-race banquet for all (Sunday)Bus transportation for E2E and 100 Milers from Blue Mountain to race start locationBibTimingRace swagTHE SWAG:A BUCKLE for the 200 AND 100 Mile finishersThe E2E finishers will receive a sweet medal worthy of all the hard work you put inRace shirtBruce Trail E2E badges for those that complete the Blue Mountains section (everyone) and Dufferin Hi-Land section (200 and 100 Milers).Soap from Sue's Soap Creationsand morePAYMENT PLAN:We do offer a payment plan for the 200 Mile event. The payment plan goes through a 3rd party organization and will be a small 3% fee applied. At the payment screen, click on Affirm to complete.
FUNDRAISING OPTION:
Want to partake in the festivities but in need of some financial reprieve (we get it... life happens)?
We will be offering up a limited number of charity bibs for the event.
When you sign up and commit to being a fundraiser for Ribbon 200, you will be responsible for meeting a fundraising minimum in order to waive your registration fee*.
* Please note that you will be committing to raising the funds through donation or paying the difference if the minimum funding goal is not met by one month prior to the event (May 10, 2026).
After the event, we will be donating the full amount of the donations raised (less administrative fees for use of the online platform) to The Bruce Trail Conservancy.
Fundraising minimums are as follows:
Ribbon 200 - $3000.00
Ribbon 100 - $800
If this option speaks to you, please reach out to the Race Director, Eric, at [email protected]
Introducing, Ontario’s newest 200 Miler and the province’s ONLY point‐to‐point 100 Miler, featuring an official E2E RUN of the Blue Mountains Bruce Trail section.200 Miler (out & back): Starts in the Blue Mountains, runs through the Dufferin Hi‐Land, and turns at Glen Haffy in the Caledon Hills.Approx. 7,500m / 24,000ft elevation.100 Miler (point‐to‐point): Begins at Glen Haffy in Caledon Hills, runs through the Dufferin Hi-Land section and finishes in the Blue Mountains. Approx. 3,700m / 12,000ft elevation.Blue Mountains E2E (72.5k): From the Dufferin Hi‐Land boundary to Blue Mountains.Approx. 1500m / 4900ft elevation.THE COURSE:Start and finish is close to Toronto (less than 2 hours) - for the 200 Miler and 45 minutes north of Toronto for the 100 Miler.A beautiful course along the Blue Mountains, Dufferin Hi-Land and Caledon Hills sections of the Bruce Trail. There will be plenty of technical sections and climbing to satisfy most trail runners. These are spectacular trails along singletrack, double track, gravel roads, hills, hills and more hills.The course is marked using the Bruce Trail white blazes ONLY! There will not be additional signage or marking. Take the time to learn what the blazes mean....see below.AID STATION:11-13 fully stocked (hot food along the way) aid stations every 20–30km4–5 sleep stations3-5 unmanned water stations (weather dependent)Time Limits:200 Miler – 100 hours (3.2kph) - Starts Wednesday 6am and completes Sunday 12pm100 Miler – 30 hours (5.3kph) - Starts Saturday at 6am and completes Sunday 12pmE2E 72.5k – Starts Saturday 8am and completes Sunday 12:00pmEasily accessible for runners, crews, and families—no aid station is more than 75 minutes from the start.RUNNER'S MANUAL For a complete list of rules, aid stations, course profiles, cut-offs etc, see the runners manual (coming soon)PACERS:
Pacers will be allowed for 200-mile and 100-mile runners.
Pacers can only start at SPECIFIED aid stations (TBD)
Pacers cannot carry anything for their runner (no muling) and must carry all the same required gear as runners.
See runners manual for more info (coming soon)REQUIRED GEAR:For a complete list of required gear please see the runner's manual (coming soon). There will be nothing out of the ordinary for a June race in Ontario - your basics:Headlamp, wind or rain jacket, 2L of water/hydration, toque (if chilly at night), phone (with tracking app - provided), back up battery, whistle. WEATHER AND DAYLIGHT:Typical weather for the area is: High: 22C (72F)
Low: 12C (54F)With an average of 15 hours of daylight at this time of year, it will minimize your time moving through the dark. WHAT YOU WILL GET:Free High-Res photos from Sue Sitki PhotographyPre-race banquet for 200 milers (Tuesday)Post-race banquet for all (Sunday)Bus transportation for E2E and 100 Milers from Blue Mountain to race start locationBibTimingRace swagTHE SWAG:A BUCKLE for the 200 AND 100 Mile finishersThe E2E finishers will receive a sweet medal worthy of all the hard work you put inRace shirtBruce Trail E2E badges for those that complete the Blue Mountains section (everyone) and Dufferin Hi-Land section (200 and 100 Milers).Soap from Sue's Soap Creationsand morePAYMENT PLAN:We do offer a payment plan for the 200 Mile event. The payment plan goes through a 3rd party organization and will be a small 3% fee applied. At the payment screen, click on Affirm to complete.
FUNDRAISING OPTION:
Want to partake in the festivities but in need of some financial reprieve (we get it... life happens)?
We will be offering up a limited number of charity bibs for the event.
When you sign up and commit to being a fundraiser for Ribbon 200, you will be responsible for meeting a fundraising minimum in order to waive your registration fee*.
* Please note that you will be committing to raising the funds through donation or paying the difference if the minimum funding goal is not met by one month prior to the event (May 10, 2026).
After the event, we will be donating the full amount of the donations raised (less administrative fees for use of the online platform) to The Bruce Trail Conservancy.
Fundraising minimums are as follows:
Ribbon 200 - $3000.00
Ribbon 100 - $800
If this option speaks to you, please reach out to the Race Director, Eric, at [email protected]
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