Wise Raven Trail Race
- Date Sat 18th October 2025
- Location Waterloo, ON
- Price $50.81 - $239.63
- Races 6 races
- Distances Ultra, 5km, 10km
Event summary
Get ready for the 10th annual Wise Raven Trail Race, taking place on Saturday, October 18th, 2025, at the scenic Camp Heidelberg in Woolwich, Waterloo! This thrilling trail race offers a variety of distances to cater to all levels of runners, including 5km, 10km, 25km, and 50km options, as well as a 6-hour relay challenge. Participants will enjoy a well-marked 2.5km loop through beautiful forest trails, featuring a mix of fast, groomed sections and technical terrain with rocks, roots, and gentle hills.
With only 180 spots available, this event promises an intimate and exciting atmosphere, all while supporting a great cause—any excess funds will be donated to Run-Walk-Roll for WRHNCC. Enjoy generous cut-off times and a festive environment at the start-finish area, complete with an aid station stocked with refreshments. Each participant will receive a finisher's medal, and teams will be able to set up tents to cheer on their runners. Whether you're a seasoned trailblazer or a newcomer, join us for a fantastic day on the trails!
With only 180 spots available, this event promises an intimate and exciting atmosphere, all while supporting a great cause—any excess funds will be donated to Run-Walk-Roll for WRHNCC. Enjoy generous cut-off times and a festive environment at the start-finish area, complete with an aid station stocked with refreshments. Each participant will receive a finisher's medal, and teams will be able to set up tents to cheer on their runners. Whether you're a seasoned trailblazer or a newcomer, join us for a fantastic day on the trails!
Organiser's Description
Any money in excess of expenses from this event will be donated to: Run-Walk-Roll for WRHNCCThis is the 10th year raising funds for WRHNCC We are proud to announce that this event is a sanctioned race by Athletics Ontario.LIMITED TO 180 SPOTSThe Course:Participants will run a 2.5km loop through a well marked trail forest at the Camp Heidelberg property in Kitchener Waterloo. Out of the start-finish area you will run a fast, flat section passing our covered aid station towards Camp Heidelberg pond. The course is primarily made up of fast, groomed trails with some short but tougher and technical sections with rocks & roots and a few rolling hills spread-out along the loop. Each loop has approximately 45m elevation gain. Be ready for any weather conditions, October can bring rain or snow. There is plenty of room to set up a drop bag at the aid station area.
Choose 2 loops (5km), 4 loops (10km), 10 loops (25km), 20 loops (50km), 6hr & 6hr relay option.
Enjoy a day on the trails with our generous cut off time (8hrs for the 50km participants)
5km, 10km, 25km, 50km & 6hr will start at 8am.6hr relay will start at 9:30am. Course closes at 4pm
6HR RELAYTeam Captain must register a Team Name themselves and pay the registration fee for the whole team. Only the team captain needs to register, we will contact you closer to race day to get all of your teams info! Each team is welcome to set up a tent, table, and chairs along the start-finish area. Bring friends to cheer you on!Teams can consist of 2- 4 members.Laps are 2.5K. (there is no switching out a runner during the lap. Runner must complete the entire lap).An ankle timing chip is passed from runner to runner at the end each 2.5K loop (in the designated start/finish area).Teams do not have any gender designations. All teams are classified as mixed - regardless of the makeup of runners.
Plenty of parking for all participants.
Sorry, no dogs or pet’s allowed on Camp Heidelberg Property at any time.
NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED AT ANY TIME
Thanks to our event sponsor:
TimingAll events will be electronically timed by Chiptime Results.
Aid Station: The usual fare will be present: pop, water, electrolytes, various candy assortments, chips, and pickles. Additional foods may be present such as PB & J sandwiches, pizza and pie.This will be a CUP-LESS event, please bring a water bottle or bottles with you. Pacers:Sorry no pacers allowed on the course.
Awards:
All participants will receive a finishers medal and other goodies(2024 medal design)
Refund Policy:We do not currently offer refunds. Runners can defer to the following year.Distance Transfers: Runners can transfer distances leading up to the race, and on race day. If transferring to a longer distance, runners must pay the difference in current registration values. There is no refund for runners transferring to shorter distances.
2025 Event Photographer:
Choose 2 loops (5km), 4 loops (10km), 10 loops (25km), 20 loops (50km), 6hr & 6hr relay option.
Enjoy a day on the trails with our generous cut off time (8hrs for the 50km participants)
5km, 10km, 25km, 50km & 6hr will start at 8am.6hr relay will start at 9:30am. Course closes at 4pm
6HR RELAYTeam Captain must register a Team Name themselves and pay the registration fee for the whole team. Only the team captain needs to register, we will contact you closer to race day to get all of your teams info! Each team is welcome to set up a tent, table, and chairs along the start-finish area. Bring friends to cheer you on!Teams can consist of 2- 4 members.Laps are 2.5K. (there is no switching out a runner during the lap. Runner must complete the entire lap).An ankle timing chip is passed from runner to runner at the end each 2.5K loop (in the designated start/finish area).Teams do not have any gender designations. All teams are classified as mixed - regardless of the makeup of runners.
Plenty of parking for all participants.
Sorry, no dogs or pet’s allowed on Camp Heidelberg Property at any time.
NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED AT ANY TIME
Thanks to our event sponsor:
TimingAll events will be electronically timed by Chiptime Results.
Aid Station: The usual fare will be present: pop, water, electrolytes, various candy assortments, chips, and pickles. Additional foods may be present such as PB & J sandwiches, pizza and pie.This will be a CUP-LESS event, please bring a water bottle or bottles with you. Pacers:Sorry no pacers allowed on the course.
Awards:
All participants will receive a finishers medal and other goodies(2024 medal design)
Refund Policy:We do not currently offer refunds. Runners can defer to the following year.Distance Transfers: Runners can transfer distances leading up to the race, and on race day. If transferring to a longer distance, runners must pay the difference in current registration values. There is no refund for runners transferring to shorter distances.
2025 Event Photographer:
Wise Raven Trail Race