Apex Trail Run and Bike

About the Event

The Apex Trail Run and Bike takes place on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at 8:00 AM EDT at Lake Laurentian Conservation Area (South Bay Road, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada). Choose 6 km or 12 km trail run, 6 km or 12 km mountain bike, or the Run + Bike Combo. Kids races: 1.5 km run and 3 km bike. Early bird pricing available until May 31. All participants receive a finisher medal.

12 km Trail Run
Sunday, July 19, 8:00 AM start • Challenging trails • Lake Laurentian Conservation Area

6 km Trail Run
Sunday, July 19, 8:00 AM start • Shorter run option

12 km Mountain Bike
Two laps of 6 km loop • Technical single‑track

6 km Mountain Bike
One lap • Shorter bike course

Run + Bike Combo
Do both the trail run and mountain bike race

Kids Race — 1.5 km Run
For young runners

Kids Race — 3 km Bike
For young mountain bikers

Location — Lake Laurentian Conservation Area, Sudbury, Ontario:

Sudbury is a city in Northern Ontario, about 4 hours north of Toronto, 2.5 hours east of Sault Ste. Marie
Lake Laurentian Conservation Area is a 2,400‑acre protected area with wetlands, forests, and a network of trails
The terrain is typical Canadian Shield — rocky, rooty, technical, with short steep climbs and descents

Run + Bike Combo — The Ultimate Challenge:

Complete both the trail run and the mountain bike race
Run first, then bike (or vice versa? Check event schedule)
A great test of endurance and versatility

What's Included:

Chip timing (net time)
Finisher medal (all participants)
Event shirt? Not specified — check event website
Aid station on course (water, electrolyte — likely)
Medical support on site
Post‑race refreshments

Registration — Early Bird Until May 31, Then Lower Prices (Confusing? Check Website):

The pricing table shows "Early Bird" higher than "Registration Fee" — this may be an error. The "Registration Fee" after May 31 appears to be lower (e.g., 6 km run: early bird $56.71, registration fee $34.93). Check event website for clarification.
Registration closes July 17, 2026 (or when full)
Kids races: $23.83 each
No refunds? Not specified — check with race director Dennis Legault

Kids Races — 1.5 km Run and 3 km Bike:

For young athletes (ages not specified — likely 5‑12)
1.5 km trail run
3 km mountain bike (on easy trails)
Finisher medals for all kids

Logistics — Parking, Schedule, and Course:

Parking available at Lake Laurentian Conservation Area (arrive early — limited spaces)
Trail run starts at 8:00 AM (both distances together)
Mountain bike race starts after the run (specific time not specified — check event website)
No dogs allowed? Not specified — check conservation area rules
Strollers not recommended on technical trails

Nearby Attractions (post‑race — make a weekend of it in Sudbury):

Lake Laurentian Conservation Area — stay to explore more trails, canoe, or fish
Dynamic Earth — science center with a underground mine tour and the Big Nickel (iconic Canadian landmark)
Science North — interactive science museum with IMAX theater and butterfly gallery
Bell Park — waterfront walking path, beach, and the William Bell Gazebo
Sudbury's colorful history (mining, Nickel Capital of the World)

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2.9 mm

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—

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10.3 km/h (Light breeze)

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High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

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Moderate (5.6)

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74.1%

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05:48

nightlight Sunset

21:10

About Greater Sudbury

Learn more about the host city, Greater Sudbury.

Greater Sudbury, also known as Sudbury, is the most populous city in Northern Ontario with a population around 166,004 in 2021. Greater Sudbury is the only single-tier municipality in Northern Ontario, the largest city in Ontario by area and the fifth largest in Canada. The city is separate from, but entirely surrounded by, the Sudbury District.