The Last Hour

The Last Hour

Part of the Happy Hour Friday Night Series

Date: Fri, August 21, 2026

Time: 6:30 p.m. EDT

Location: Vanderwater Conservation Area, Vanderwater Road, Thomasburg, ON, Canada

Race Description: The final race in our Friday Night Happy Hour Series, The Last Hour is an 8km fun run on the gently rolling terrain of Vanderwater 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! Take your time and enjoy the last beautiful summer hours out on the trails!

PLEASE NOTE: Vanderwater has a paid parking gate. PARKING is $6. The gate takes cash, debit and credit card. Please consider this your contributions to maintaining the beautiful trails.

Terrain & Course Map: The forest boasts beautiful pine groves, old boulder fields and the rushing waters of the Moira river. These generously wide trails are ideal for running alongside friends!

Aid Stations & Facilities: There are no aid stations on course. There will be water and porta potties 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.

Other vital stuff, like porta potties and race swag: Vanderwater does have a porta-potty in the main 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: $29.47

Contact information: Erin McDougall and Naomi Coker, Phone 7057913059, [email protected]