Trail and Ale 2025

Trail & Ale 20255/10K Run/Walk for RayjonJoin us live* or participate in the virtual event.6TH ANNIVERSARYThe live event will take place on Saturday, September 20th 2025:Walkers: 9:00 AM Runners: 9:30 AMThe race will head north on the Howard Watson Trail from Michigan Ave., dipping into Blackwell Trails.5K route map 10K route mapThis is a timed event! Chip timing ankle strap and bib will be provided for LIVE event.1 can of local craft beer/mug with each 19+ registration!**Kids 14 and under can do the 5K Walk or 5K Run for FREE, with a registered adult. The virtual run/walk can be completed anytime between September 1st - September 20th, 2025. The official event route is on the Howard Watson Trail in Sarnia, but feel free to find or create an exciting route in your own neighbourhood.Prizes will be awarded for:Most amount fund-raisedBest race day costumeBest finish times (Men, Women, Kids - Runners/Walkers)CHECK OUT OUR NEW INSTAGRAM PAGE FOR UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION! #RunforRayjon #TrailandAleFunds raised will help communities in Haiti and the Dominican Republic meet their goals in Education, Health Care & the Empowerment of Women.(If you're looking for a pledge sheet to ask your friends to sponsor you, it's here.)Get ready to celebrate finishing the event with a cold one from the Refined Fool craft brewery or a delicious meal from Burger Rebellion. (And rest assured- there will be lots of non-alcoholic food & drink, too - Family-friendly location). After-party is at SPORTS, behind the Refined Fool, starting at 11:00 AM.
Race kit & beer pickup: PICKUP is Friday, September 19th from 3-7PM at Refined Fool, 1326 London Rd. in Sarnia. For out-of-towners and anyone unable to make the pickup on Friday evening, you can pickup the morning of the race. However, please arrive by 8:45 am so that we aren't causing congestion in the corrals. Registered runners/walkers will receive an email with instructions about pickup and everything else you need to know to participate. (Check your spam folder! Follow the event on Facebook/Instagram to make sure you don't miss any updates).Virtual: If you wish to participate in the competitive aspect of the virtual event, you can submit your finish times. Chip timing bibs will provided for the live event only. Virtual Out-of-towners: Sorry, but we are unable to get your beer/kit to you. If you have friends or family in Sarnia, they may be very happy to pick up your kit and enjoy your beer!On Race Day:Arrive on time:Walkers, please arrive at 8:30AM. You will be starting at 9AM.Runners, please arrive at 9:00AM.You will be starting at 9:30AM.

CHECK-IN LOCATION & Parking:PARKING: The kind folks at Huron Baptist Church (1285 Michigan Ave) have agreed to let us use their parking lot. Do NOT park on the grass. There is also additional space available in the Goodwill parking lot and attached businesses. Please be respectful of the space, no littering or loitering!Cross the street to find us on the North side of Michigan Ave., at the entrance to the Howard Watson Trail, across from the Goodwill Store. You'll see our tent!LET'S MAKE IT COUNT! Please visit the "Fundraising" tab in RaceRoster to get started raising extra funds for Rayjon. If you prefer to collect pledges offline, you can email us here for a copy of the donation form. Remember there are prizes for our top fundraisers!Visit www.rayjon.org to learn more about how your donation will make a difference.*Please note: If the live event cannot proceed due to any unforeseen circumstances, all participants will be transferred to the virtual option. Refunds will not be issued.**Runners (19+) will receive one surprise can of craft beer from one of our local brew partners (pick-up only).*** First 170 registered participants (19+) will receive a custom BEER MUG with their registration! ****Kids must be accompanied by an adult at all times.+To participate in the competitive aspect of the event, you must submit your finish times no later than 8AM on Saturday, September 20th, 2024.Live event will proceed rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather (thunder, lightning, etc.) no refunds will be given, but participants will be given the opportunity to complete the event virtually.