Trail & Ale 20265/10/15K Run/Walk for RayjonJoin uslive*or participate in thevirtualevent.7TH ANNIVERSARYTheliveevent will take place onSaturday, September 19th 2026:Walkers: 9:00 AM Runners: 8:30-9:30 AMThe race will head north on the Howard Watson Trail from Michigan Ave., dipping into Blackwell Trails.5K route map10K route map15K route mapThis is a timed event! Chip timing ankle strap and bib will be provided for LIVE event.1 can of local craft beer/mug with each 19+ registration!**Kids 14 and under can do the 5K Walk or 5K Run forFREE,with aregistered adult.Thevirtualrun/walk can be completed anytime between September 1st - September 18th, 2026.The official event route is on theHoward Watson Trailin Sarnia, but feel free to find or create an exciting route in your own neighbourhood.Prizeswill be awarded for:Most amount fund-raisedBest finish times (Men, Women, Kids - Runners/Walkers)CHECK OUT OUR NEW INSTAGRAM PAGE FOR UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION!#RunforRayjon #TrailandAleFunds raised will help communities in Haiti and the Dominican Republic meet their goals in Education, Health Care & the Empowerment of Women.Get ready to celebrate finishing the event with a cold one from theRefined Foolcraft brewery or a delicious meal fromBurger Rebellion. (And rest assured- there will be lots of non-alcoholic food & drink, too - Family-friendly location).After-party is atSPORTS, behind the Refined Fool, starting at 11:30 AM.Race kit & beer pickup:PICKUP is Friday, September 18th from 3-7PM at Refined Fool, 1326 London Rd. in Sarnia. For out-of-towners and anyone unable to make the pickup on Friday evening, you can pickup the morning of the race. However, please arrive 30 mins early so that we aren't causing congestion in the corrals.Registered runners/walkers will receive an email with instructions about pickup and everything else you need to know to participate.(Check your spam folder! Follow the event on Instagram to make sure you don't miss any updates).Virtual:If you wish to participate in the competitive aspect of thevirtualevent, you can submit your finish times. Chip timing bibs will provided for theliveevent only.Virtual Out-of-towners:Sorry, but we are unable to get your beer/kit to you.If you have friends or family in Sarnia, they may be very happy to pick up your kit and enjoy your beer!On Race Day:Arrive on time:Walkers,please arrive at 8:30AM.You will be starting at 9:00 amRunners, please arrive 30 mins before your designated start time.Start times for runners are:15 km - 8:30 am. 10 km - 9:00 am. 5 km 9:30 am.CHECK-IN LOCATION & Parking:PARKING:The kind folks at Huron Baptist Church (1285 Michigan Ave) have agreed to let us use their parking lot. Do NOT park on the grass. There is also additional space available in the Goodwill parking lot and attached businesses. Please be respectful of the space, no littering or loitering!Cross the street to find us on the North side of Michigan Ave., at the entrance to the Howard Watson Trail,across from the Goodwill Store.You'll see our tent!LET'S MAKE IT COUNT! Please visit the "Fundraising" tab in RaceRoster to get started raising extra funds for Rayjon.If you prefer to collect pledges offline, you can bring it in-person to our event. Address it to : "Rayjon Share Care" please.Remember there are prizes for our top fundraisers!Visitwww.rayjon.orgto learn more about how your donation will make a difference.*Please note: If the live event cannot proceed due to any unforeseen circumstances, all participants will be transferred to the virtual option. Refunds will not be issued.Please note that event registration fees are not eligible for a tax receipt.**Runners (19+) will receive onesurprisecan of craft beer from one of our local brew partners (pick-up only).*** First 200 registered participants (19+) will receive a custom BEER MUG with their registration!****Kids must be accompanied by an adult at all times.Live event will proceed rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather (thunder, lightning, etc.) no refunds will be given, but participants will be given the opportunity to complete the event virtually.
Races Offered
*NEW* LIVE RUN 15K Trail and Ale
Sep 19, 2026
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KIDS 14 and under LIVE 5K Run or Walk (FREE)
Sep 19, 2026
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LIVE RUN 10K Trail & Ale
Sep 19, 2026
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LIVE RUN 5K Trail & Ale
Sep 19, 2026
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$50.81
LIVE WALK 5K Trail & Ale
Sep 19, 2026
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VIRTUAL Run 10K Trail & Ale
Sep 19, 2026
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$45.41
VIRTUAL Run 5K Trail & Ale
Sep 19, 2026
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$45.41
VIRTUAL Walk 5K Trail & Ale
Sep 19, 2026
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$45.41
Weather History
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Sarnia.
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12.8° / 19.9°
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12.0° / 19.1°
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Avg sunshine hours
8h 27m
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Avg rainfall
5.8 mm
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Avg wind speed
8.0 km/h (Light breeze)
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Sweat loss rate
Moderate
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Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
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Max UV Index
Moderate (4.9)
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Humidity
83.1%
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Sunrise
05:22
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Sunset
20:17
About Sarnia
Learn more about the host city, Sarnia.
Ketchikan is a scenic town of approximately 14,000 people (2014) along the Tongass Narrows, at the foot of Deer Mountain, on Revillagigedo Island in Southeast Alaska. It is the southernmost and fourth largest city in Alaska.
