2008 Get Fit Events
This are events for those looking for reasons to get and stay in shape.
The Frontenac Challenge
September 1st - October 31, 2008
The Frontenac Challenge involves hiking all 160 km of the Frontenac Provincial Park’s trail network between September 1st and October 31st.To meet the challenge, all participants have to do is pick up a registration form from the Frontenac Provincial Park Office, obtain a park permit and then set out to hike through the autumn splendour of Frontenac Provincial Park. Participants will receive a certificate at an award BBQ on November 9th at the park. more...
Haliburton Forest Trail Race
September 6th & 7th, 2008
The Haliburton Forest Trail Race offers runners a choice between 25k, 50k, 50 mile and 100 mile runs through some of the most beautiful scenery the area has to offer. This is the 15th annual year for this event, with runners coming from all over North America & Europe. more...
The Big O: Women's Mountain Bike Charity Event for Ovarian Cancer Canada
Saturday, September 6, 2008
The Big-O is a mountain bike charity event, exclusively for women. It's easy, it's fun, and it's to raise funds for Ovarian Cancer Canada! The fall colours in Ganaraska Forest will be beautiful, the air will be crisp and clean, and you will feel incredibly alive. more...
5th Annual Kawartha Lakes Classic Cycling Tour
Saturday September 6th, 2008
This community non-competitive cycling event is a great experience for everyone. There are 25km, 50km, 100km, 160km routes ensuring that there is something for everyone. So come out and enjoy the 5th annual Kawartha Classic Cycling tour, and help raise funds for A Place Called Home more...
Hastings Highlands Hilly Hundred
Saturday, September 13th, 2008
The 3rd Annual Hastings Highlands Hilly Hundred, billed as “Ontario’s Toughest Century Ride”, is a cycling event that weaves its way through the hills and valleys of the Canadian Shield from Bancroft, Combermere, Wilno, Barry’s Bay and back. Participants can choose from 4 distances, approximately 60k, 80k, 160k, and 240k. The terrain is a mix of gentle country paved roads, limited highway riding, and “breathtaking” hills carved through ancient granite bedrock. Riders will travel through some of Ontario’s most beautiful landscapes, pristine lakes and colourful hardwood forests. more...
McGillen, Ayotte, Dupuis (MAD) 10km
Saturday, September 13th, 2008
Enjoy this roller coaster 10km run. This course is an out and back on a paved road over rolling hills. This is an age graded race where all athletes compete at a level playing field. more...
Taking Steps Against Breast Cancer
Saturday, September 13th, 2008
To heighten cancer prevention and awareness, provide education and raise money for breast cancer research. It is a fun event and participants can hike a short trail or take a longer, more challenging hike through Wellington. more...
Depot in the Fall
Sunday, September 14th, 2008
The 9 km hike gets you up close and personal with lakes, granite outcrops, polyploidy ferns, beaver dams, logging history and interior campsites in the Depot Lakes Conservation Area. This conservation area is 3,000 acres in size and contains Second, Third and Fourth Depot Lakes. Hiking time is approximately 5 hours with stops and lunch. more...
Sandbanks Fall Getaway Fun Run
Sunday, September 14th, 2008
Discover Sandbanks Provincial Park located on the scenic shores of Lake Ontario with a 5Km or 10Km run that also qualifies for the Terry Fox Run. more...
Crank the Sheild
September 19th-21st, 2008
This Signature competitive event is sure to test your mountain biking abilities! With 3 stages over 250 KM between Muskoka and Haliburton, and great accommodations along the way, Crank the Shield will provide riders with both great riding and a truly memorable experience. Pre registration is required so visit www.cranktheshield.com for more information. more...
Paul's Dirty Enduro
Saturday, September 20th, 2008
A terrific event for the whole family on the trails at the Ganaraska Forest near Cobourg, Choose either 100km, 60km, 30km or 15km course. There is a kids race too, and the Bike Olympics! This event is fundraiser for the Canadian Mental Health Association. more...
Tour de Greenbelt
Sunday, September 21st, 2008
Grab your bike and get ready to enjoy rural hospitality, savour fresh, local food and explore all that Ontario's Greenbelt has to offer – natural beauty, cultural diversity and engaging recreation. Discover the Greenbelt from Newmarket to Lake Simcoe on this 55km cycling point-to-point tour with shuttle return. more...
Cataraqui Trail Bike and Hike
Saturday, September 27th, 2008
Join us to hike, bike or run sections of the beautiful Cataraqui Trail. Choose from one of four bicycle trips or one hike and collect pledges to raise money for trail development and maintenance. Participate as an individual or family. more...
Click on Trails
Saturday, September 27th - Sunday, October 26th, 2008
Hike, bike, or canoe, snap some photos, and submit your favourites for any of the following categories: Fair weather family, Fair weather friends/colleagues, Foul weather family, Foul weather friends/colleagues, Wildlife. Prizes. Watch and listen for more information in local media and www.kflapublichealth.ca more...
South Algonquin Ride and Camp
Saturday, September 27th - Sunday, September 28th
Enjoy the adventure, enjoy the breath taking beauty. Bring your own horse, camp overnight and ride the trails in the South End of Algonquin Park. more...
Taking Steps Against Breast Cancer
Saturday, September 27th, 2008
Take a scenic walk through gorgeous downtown Marmora to support a good cause. The purpose of the walk is to heighten awareness of cancer prevention and to raise money for breast cancer research. more...
3rd Annual Fall Festival Run
Saturday, October 4th, 2008
This is the Maniac's 3rd Annual Fall Festival Run. Every year this event gets better and better. Our Goody bag is second to none!! more...
Deep Roots Relay
Saturday, October 4th, 2008
A family fundraiser event where team members complete different legs of the 25 km relay that starts at Maynooth Railway Station in the north and ends at Bancroft Railway Station in the south. Participants will discover clues to the past along the route to win prizes. Fund raised will go towards the restoration of the Maynooth Railway Station, Bancroft Railway Station, and local youth projects. Prizes for the team with the best time, youngest member and oldest participant. Refreshments at finish line. more...
Kawartha Rube-Eh?
Saturday, October 4th, 2008
A bicycle adventure ride on varying types of road surfaces, from pavement, to gravel road to rail trail to forest tract. You have your choice of two distances - 60km. and 35 km. This is a fundraiser for the Kawartha Lakes Food Source a food bank serving the residents of the City Of Kawartha Lakes. Participants can try for their own Personal Best Time or simply survive the course. more...
Kiwanis Colour Cribbage Ride
Saturday, October 4th, 2008
Explore the scenic road ways of Prince Edward County by bicycle while playing a game of cards - cribbage. Collect tokens at check points to turn in for cribbage hand. Prizes for best cribbage hands at the end of the event. Form more information visit www.pictonkiwanis.homestead.com more...
Steppin' out on the Butternut Loop
Saturday, October 4th, 2008
Take a walk in a neighbourhood that makes it easy for people of all ages and abilities to get out and move everyday of the year in the great outdoors. In this mixed-use area, you’ll appreciate the benefits that families, employees, and sports teams share in the same area of Kingston. more...
Tony Edwards
Saturday, October 4th, 2008
A fun recreational 5km event for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities on the beautiful Trans Canada Trail. Free 2km junior jog for kids 12 and under. Lots of prizes. Proceeds to go to the Hastings Revitalization Committee for community projects. more...
Northumberland Trail Fest
Sunday, October 5th, 2008
Explore the beautiful trails of Northumberland County. The Health for Life Trails Promotion Committee is hosting various trail hikes throughout the County. Come one and all and get active for the health of it. Be sure to check back for more information on the individual hikes as it becomes available. more....
Walk for Heart
Sunday, October 5th, 2008
Walk for the health of it. Step out for a walk around Head Lake Trail in the village of Haliburton. This event is sponsored by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Haliburton and is a 1km to 5km pledge walk with funds raised going to support heart and stroke research. more...
Official Opening of Kawartha Trans Canada Trail
Tuesday, October 7th, 2008
A day long community celebration of the opening of the section of the Trans Canada Trail between Peterborough and Lindsay. more...
Hike Haliburton Festival
Friday - Sunday, October 17-19th, 2008
The Hike Haliburton Festival is a three day hiking event involving approximately 35 guided hikes, a school program, a barbeque, concert, auction sale and a blister ball (dance). Hikes are held throughout the county. more...
Cavan Hills County Run
Saturday, October 18th, 2008
Enjoy an exhilarating run or walk through the scenic Cavan countryside, then visit our hospitality tent for delicious treats. Medals and prizes will be awarded, and all registered participants will receive a gift bag. The Cavan Hills Country Run is organized and hosted by St. John's Anglican Church, Ida, as a fundraiser in support of many local, national and international community projects more...
Halloween-X-Country Run
Sunday, October 26th, 2008
Come and enjoy this 5km cross-country endeavour. A challenging route with a mixture of paved and gravel road and woodland trails. A gorgeous race with great prizes. more...
Dirty Duathlon
Saturday, November 8th, 2008
Join us November 8th for the Dirty Duathlon, don’t miss it. 3.8km trail run/10 km mountain bike/3.8km trail run and a Rookie Wave that is half the distance. This race has been true to its name “Dirty”. This is a race for all you who love to mountain bike and run. All abilities welcome. A great experience lots of fun and excitement for the whole family. more...
Walk Run For The James Fund
Saturday, November 8th, 2008
Walk or run a great trail for a great cause. Your choice a 5km walk, 5 km run, or 10 km run. Participants of all ages and levels are invited to attend. A post-run reception will be held at the Otonabee College Dining Room at Trent University and participants will receive a race kit. more...
