The First Hour

The First Hour

Part of the Happy Hour Friday Night Series

Date: Fri, May 15, 2026

Time: 6:30 p.m. EDT

Location: Goodrich-Loomis Conservation Area, Pinewood School Road, Castleton, ON, Canada

Race Description: The first event in our Friday Night Happy Hour series takes place at the stunning Goodrich Loomis Conservation area. All of our Happy Hour races are designed to be a welcoming, informal and community building trail runs. Whether you are hardcore or just starting out there is a place here for you! And we are happy to cheer you on!

Terrain & Course Map: The course is 8kms and participants can expect to encounter hills, rocks, roots, and mossy log bridges. Some spots can be a bit slippery so caution for all is advised. (Course map will be available soon)

Aid Stations & Facilities: There are no aid stations for this event. We will have water available at the start/finish line.

Kit Pick Up: Bibs can be picked up 1 hour before start. "Day of" registration will be available 1 hour before start for $30.

Timing/Cheating/Awards: Timing will be done manually and posted to our Facebook pages within 24 hours of the event. There are no placement awards. Cheaters cheat themselves and look lame.

Refunds/Deferrals/Changes: There will be no refunds for any reason . If you are unable to make the event, you may defer to any one of our other Happy Hour events.

Other vital stuff, like porta potties and race swag: Goodrich Loomis does have a porta-potty just up from the parking lot. There are no other facilities on course. There are no medals or awards. We will have Dirty Soles swag available for sale. For any participants who complete all 3 of our Happy Hour races, they will receive a custom Dirty Soles medal and prize at The Last Hour (the final race in the series)

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Registration fees: Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees $29.47