Here we go! It’s May, you’ve paid to play and you’re going to have some serious fun at Sulphur Springs. In 2013 over 1200 runners have agreed to take part in the 21st edition of this trail race. There will be 350 in each of the 10K & 25K. 100 will step to the line in the 50K, 50 MILE and 100 MILE. Two hundred and sixteen runners (27 teams) will test their running mettle through the day while completing successive legs of the 100 MILE RELAY.The Dundas Valley Conservation Area has been the host site for this race since 1993 and remains one of the most beautiful places to run trail in Ontario. It is also a fine place to begin trail running, start your ultra career or PB in your chosen distance.
Over the years the Burlington Runners have contributed almost $32,000 to the Hamilton Conservation Foundation towards improvements and maintenance of the park trails with the proceeds from the Sulphur Springs Trail Run. In 2012 we donated $8000. Our hope is to continue this legacy well into the future.
SULPHUR SPRINGS TRAIL RUN is on FACEBOOK. http://www.facebook.com/SulphurSpringsTrailRun?ref=hl
Keep an eye on the FACEBOOK page for current posts from the race director as the race date approaches. Feel free to add photos or albums on the page. It is also a way to connect with others from your town to train and travel with to the race.
If you have not been on the FACEBOOK page please LIKE the page and SHARE it with your pals.
As race day approaches any last minute updates will appear on the Sulphur Springs Trail Run FACEBOOK page. Please feel free to share photos and comments on the page.
Joe Hewitt, Race Director
Burlington Runners
email jhewitt9@cogeco.ca
RACE KIT PICK UP FRIDAY MAY 24TH
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM 100 MILE, 50 MILE & 100 MILE RELAY TEAMS (Captain Only)
Each runner will receive a commemorative race T-Shirt, embroidered Race Cap and a Nathan Quick Draw Hand Bottle.
RACE KIT PICK UP SATURDAY MAY 25TH
5:00 AM – 7:45 AM 10K, 25K, 50K, 50 MILE & 100 MILE RELAY TEAM (Captain only).
Each Runner will receive a commemorative race T-Shirt & an embroidered Race Cap.
FREE HI-RES PHOTOS IN 2013
Every runner who clearly wears their number on the front (as stated in the rules) is likely to be captured by Ryder Photography during the race. After the race you will be given FREE access to download every image captured of you during the day. You will receive an email about this in the days after the race. A link will also be placed on the race website.
T-SHIRTS & SANDALS ON SALE
We have a number of surplus pieces left over from previous years that will be available at the FIRE SALE price of $5 EACH. This includes last year’s black cotton T-Shirt, 2011 Technical sleeveless T-shirt and the ever popular NEW BALANCE sandal. Sizing is limited but five bucks is too good to pass up especially if you liked the previous race item.
PARKING
Race day parking is available around the Ancaster Community Centre. The rear lots fill early on Saturday morning so if you’re in the 50K, 25K or 10K you are better to look for a spot in front or on the south side of the Ancaster Community Centre. When this lot fills there is plenty of plenty across from the centre at the Ancaster High School.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL TRAILERS BE PERMITTED ANYWHERE ON THE SITE.
We hope to provide you a nice assortment of restorative food and fluid after your event. You will need to be wearing your race bib to gain access to the food tent. Menus for each race are below
POST RACE FOOD FOR 10K & 25K
Choice of 1 fresh carrot & apple juice, or orange red beet juice, or bottled water.
Choice of 1 whole fruit, banana, apple, pear, muffin.
Choice of 1 trio cup of melon in berry syrup, yogurt berry parfait
POST RACE FOOD FOR 50K & 50 MILE
Choice of 1 fresh carrot & apple juice, or orange red beet juice, or bottled water.
Choice of 1 whole fruit, banana, apple, pear, muffin.
Choice of 1 trio cup of melon in berry syrup, yogurt berry parfait
PLUS LUNCH MENU
Choice of 1 - Egg salad with red kidney beans
Poached salmon salad with cucumber, arugula & dill aioli - Medley of grilled vegetables & sweet potato with baby spinach, all on whole wheat tortilla wraps individually wrapped
DROP BAGS
100 & 50 Milers will be able to place a bag under tent cover at the Start/Finish area on Saturday morning before the 6:00 AM race start.
100 Milers will also be able to place a drop bag for Aid Station #1 (GATEHOUSE). These must be placed in the designated spot at the Start/Finish area on Friday May 24th. These bags will be transported to A.S.#1 by volunteers. 100 Mile runners should be aware that these bags will not be transported back to the start/finish until late Sunday morning. For those who wish to have them sooner they will need to drive (4K) to AS#1 to retrieve them. Most 100 Mile runners do not use a drop bag at AS#1 as the loop at Sulphur Springs is only 20K.
Participants'Guide |
Participant's Guide for every race distance.
This is essential reading and will be updated from time to time as
needed regarding each of the races and race weekend in general.
Here is a link to nine videos on You Tube that may help you visualize the course and how some runners experience race day
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4jPtXqHApQ&playnext=1&list=PL3A99FEE8EA69BB53&feature=results_main
Here's a 2-part U-Tube Video of our 2012 race
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INA9UKRyRlk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7088TbNB36U
Get Out There Magazine U-Tube Video - 2012
http://youtu.be/9pSvtf__CHo
Course Map |
While you are running the Sulphur Springs trail you will be traveling through the beautiful Dundas Valley Conservation Area which is part of the Hamilton Region Conservation Authority and includes part of the famous Bruce Trail. The park is open to the public on race day so be courteous to and aware of other users. Bear in mind that you will be running through wilderness and may encounter deer, coyotes, raccoons, skunks and others. IF YOU ENCOUNTER ANY WILDLIFE, MAKE A LOT OF NOISE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO APPROACH ANY ANIMAL
Directions |
click map to zoom in
From the QEW take 403 to Hamilton through Hamilton. Exit at Wilson St.. Turn right at end of ramp and then make an immediate left onto Meadowbrook Dr (at Firehall) from Wilson. Follow Meadowbrook to the end and turn right onto Jerseyville road. There is parking at the community centre on the left and the high school on the right.
From 401 take Hwy 6 south to the 403 W and continue as above
Course Records |
| Since May 2011 | |||||
| 100 Mile |
Men |
2012 | Glen Redpath Gina Dhaliwal |
15:40:22 19:53:52 |
New York Mississauga |
| 50 Mile | Men Women |
2012 2011 |
Adam Hill Christina Clark |
6:49:44 7:42:34 |
Orillia Guelph |
| 50 Km | Men Women |
2012 | Dave Rutherford Christina Clark |
4:06:54 3:59:46 |
Waterloo Guelph |
| 25 Km | Men Women |
2012 | Clive Thorson Galyna Petrenko |
1:34:27 2:03:02 |
Guelph Toronto |
| 10 Km | Men Women |
2012 2011 |
Jeff Kozak Wanda Cook |
40:52 44:44 |
Dundas St. Catharines |
| 100 Mile Relay | Mixed | 2012 | Don'tGetLostAdventure | 11:48:24 | Hamilton |
| From 2010 & Earlier | |||||
| 100 Mile | Men Women |
2010 2007 |
Harvey Lewis Laurie McGrath |
17:12:37 18:57:06 |
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| 50 Mile | Men Women |
2005 2009 |
Ryne Melcher Laurie McGrath |
6:26:20 7:44:22 |
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| 50 Km | Men Women |
1994 2008 |
Andy Jones Christina Clark |
3:16:50 4:03:07 |
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| 25 Km | Men Women |
2010 1996 |
Brendan Kenny Katie Dosser |
1:32:36 1:36:34 |
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| 10 Km | Men Women |
2010 2007 |
Daniel Wokcik Karen Mackenzie |
33:56 40:17 |
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| 100 Mile Relay | Mixed | 2008 | Are We There Yet | 15:09:21 | |
Awards |
Finishers in each event will receive a Sulphur Springs 20th anniversary medal
All 100 Mile finishers will receive a race belt buckle to
recognize their achievement.
The first, second and third place finishers in each event will
receive a distinctive award to recognize their performance.
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Sponsors |
