Wise Raven Trail Race
- Date Sat 17th October 2026
- Location Waterloo, ON
- Races 6 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Ultra
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day on the trails at the Wise Raven Trail Race, taking place on Saturday, October 17, 2026, in the beautiful surroundings of Woolwich, Waterloo. Celebrating its 11th year, this exciting event is a sanctioned race by Athletics Ontario and promises not only a thrilling challenge but also a chance to support a great cause, with all proceeds beyond expenses going to Run-Walk-Roll for WRHNCC.
Participants can choose from an array of distances, including 5km, 10km, 25km, and 50km, as well as a 6-hour relay option, all set on a well-marked 2.5km loop through the stunning Camp Heidelberg property. Runners will experience a mix of fast groomed trails and technical sections, featuring rolling hills and a moderate elevation gain of approximately 45m per loop. With a generous cutoff time of 8 hours for the 50km participants, there's plenty of room to enjoy the camaraderie of fellow runners. So grab your friends, form a team, and join us for a fantastic day filled with adventure, community spirit, and the joy of giving back!
Participants can choose from an array of distances, including 5km, 10km, 25km, and 50km, as well as a 6-hour relay option, all set on a well-marked 2.5km loop through the stunning Camp Heidelberg property. Runners will experience a mix of fast groomed trails and technical sections, featuring rolling hills and a moderate elevation gain of approximately 45m per loop. With a generous cutoff time of 8 hours for the 50km participants, there's plenty of room to enjoy the camaraderie of fellow runners. So grab your friends, form a team, and join us for a fantastic day filled with adventure, community spirit, and the joy of giving back!
Organiser's Description
Any money in excess of expenses from this event will be donated to: Run-Walk-Roll for WRHNCCThis is the 11th year raising funds for WRHNCC We are proud to announce that this event is a sanctioned race by Athletics Ontario.
LIMITED TO 115 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 10am. 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 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.
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LIMITED TO 115 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 10am. 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 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.
2026 Event Photographer:
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