The Middle Path Ultra and Trail Race 26/52km, 5k, & 2k Race Weekend
The Meaning Behind the Name
We reflected on our race mantras such as "soft & strong" and "effort & ease", and thought of the enlightened approach to life of the middle path. As we run, we can aim to approach each easy moment without attachment and each difficult moment without aversion. Collectively, one minute might be full of joy, the next will require a focused push forward. The one thing we can be sure of in a trail race is to expect change!
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Kawartha Nordic
Come and enjoy the beautiful, challenging trails of Kawartha Nordic. This is the 2nd annual running event to be held at Kawartha Nordic. This will be an unforgettable experience.
Take a look at some of our photos from last year.
Entry Fees & Race Date
Team Event
Race Date: Saturday, August 12th, 2023
Location: Kawartha Nordic
Race Times:
10 AM 2km Junior Division under the
age of 14
11AM 5KM Seniors 14 and up
Sunday August 13th, 2023
52km & Relay 7AM
26km 7AM
13km Team Event 7AM
Cost:
52km Entry Fee is $100
26km Entry Fee $80
5km Entry Fee $30
2km Entry Fee $15
13km Team Event $120
The Team Event 13km is your chance to assemble a team of friends or family and take on the course individually or run as a group on Saturday and Sunday. A great adventure for group training or those interested in pushing each other as you run the woods of Kawartha Nordic.
Race Information
The Middle Path Ultra and Trail race is part of the Outrace Series and Athletics Ontario Trillium Running series, Are you an Athletics Ontario member, or wish to join? Click on this link
The goal of Kawartha Lakes Lightning is to provide a race that is accessible to all athletes. Working with Kawartha Nordic and all our sponsors we value the importance of maintaining the environment and becoming a responsible event organizer.
We are a green organization that promotes green initiatives and being environmentally friendly.
What to Bring:
Reusable water bottles
Water stations will be provided at each loop and at the mid-way point of each loop.
Bowls and utensils for food afterward.
Registration and Timing
Registration: Click on the link below
This is a chip-timed event. All results will be emailed and put on our website post-race. Each athlete will receive bib's with timing chips attached.
This event is approved through Outrace, Athletics Ontario and the Trillium Running Series.
We are limited to 200 athletes in the day's festivities.
Waiting Lists will be created
First 30 registrations into the 5km & 2km events will receive an Achilles hat.
First 30 registrations into the 52 & 26km events will receive a limited edition Outrace hat.
Race Route
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