Middle Path Trail Races
2km, 5km, 13km Team Event, 26km, & 52km
Race Date: Saturday & Sunday August 9-10
Location: Kawartha Nordic
Races offered: 2km, 5km, 13km Team Event, 26km, & 52km
Race Start Time 7AM earlier start times for 52km runners who require more time.
Race Information
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!
Our Race
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 the link below. 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
Kawartha Nordic
This course is a great route for entry level athletes and for those wishing a great training run or faster times. This is a very flat course, with gravel sections, grass, woods, and deep trail. The entire course is cut fresh thanks to Kawartha nordic just days prior to the event.
Entry Fees & Race Date
Race Date: Saturday, August 9-10, 2025
Location: Kawartha Nordic
Race Times:
10AM 2 km Race $20
11AM 5 km Race $35
7AM 13km Team Event $35 per member
7AM 26km Race $80
7AM 52km Race $120
Race Information & Contact
Middle Path Trail Race is part of the Outrace Series.
The goal of Kawartha Lakes Lightning is to provide races that are accessible to all athletes. Working with 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
Food & Water stations will be provided at the end of each loop and at 6.5km. You will be able to load up prior to starting your next loop.
Bowls and utensils are required for food afterward.
Contact
Race Director:
Darl Sutherland
(705) 930-4463
Registration and Timing
Registration: Click on the link below
Start Line
The start and finish area are located at the Kawartha Nordic Cabin located within 200m of the gates.
Camping
We are very excited to offer camping to our entrants participating in the Sunday events. There is a $10 fee associated. 100% of these fees will go directly towards the "YES" Shelter located in Peterborough Ontario.
You can register here
Medical
There will be a medical tent set up on site. We will have access to a ATV to help any athlete on the course.
We will also ensure a medically trained professional will be on site.
Hydration
Water Stations will be provided at each loop and at the mid-way point of each loop.
Please bring bowls and utensils for food afterward.
This is a Green event, to help with our environmental impact we are a cupless event meaning cups and bowls will not be provided during the race.
Race Location
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