Race Huron is a non-profit organization that raises funds for the Maitland Trail Association, and last weekend celebrated its 10th edition of The Bad Thing trail race.
“Year 10 was our big milestone this year,” said Dr. Tricia Denunzio, Race Huron.
“Our race sells out within minutes of registration. Our race sets us apart because it’s one of the only point-to-point trail races in Ontario.”
Many of Race Huron’s members volunteered for the event that drew upwards of 500 runners for the two-day event.
On Friday, October 25 Race Huron hosted The Night Thing, where the 200 registrants could sign up for either a 7-km or 12-km run through the dark.
On Saturday, October 26 a total of 150 registered in both the 25-km and 50-km races for a total of 300 runners.
The 50-km runners cross the Maitland River twice – once in Goderich and again in Auburn. The 25-km and The Night Thing runners cross once at the end of their race in Auburn.
Mystery Start for the 50-km was at the Historic Gaol, and the 25-km at generous landowners Maaskant property. Race Huron is grateful for the 100 volunteers that helped make the race happen. All runners were bussed to the start line.
Following the race, the runners and volunteers left with a cool swag bag. Racers also enjoyed a live band, hot meal catered by Pine Ridge and a beer garden by Square Brew, and East Street Cider for those who don’t drink beer.
Local sponsors also helped make the event happen, most notably the platinum sponsor The Run Parlour out of Clinton, who also offered coaching to prepare for the race. The Run Parlour offered discounts on gear for the racers, ran run clinics, coached many of the runners, donated money and prizes for the race.
Next year’s race will be October 25 and October 26, 2025.
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