Horseshoe Valley Hustle Trail Race & Endurance Challenge

Horseshoe Valley Hustle Trail Race & Endurance Challenge

Saturday, October 31, 2026 | Horseshoe Valley Resort

Take on the Horseshoe Valley Hustle this Halloween! Join us for a full day of trail running, fall colours, costumes and community at Horseshoe Valley Resort.

Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly Halloween run, your next trail race, or an eight-hour endurance challenge, there’s a distance for every age and ability.

Race Options

🎃 Spooky Small Steps 1KM Halloween Dash

A fun, family-friendly run or walk open to all ages and abilities. Costumes are highly encouraged, strollers are welcome, and parents can accompany children at no additional cost. After the finish, stick around for Halloween candy and treats!

$10 from every 1KM registration will be donated to the Child & Youth Advocacy Centre Simcoe Muskoka (CYACSM) to support children, youth and families in our community.

🏃 5KM Trail Run

Take on a challenging and rewarding 5KM course featuring forested single-track, rolling hills and technical terrain. A great introduction to trail racing or a fast and fun challenge for experienced runners.

🏃 10KM Trail Run

Double the distance with two full loops of our rugged trail course. Expect climbs, descents and technical sections throughout as you put your endurance to the test.

⏱️ 8-Hour Endurance & Relay Challenge

How far can you go in eight hours? Take on our scenic and demanding 5KM loop solo or as a relay team of 2, 4 or 8 runners. Complete as many laps as possible before the eight-hour clock runs out.

Registration & Pricing

Early Bird Pricing is available until August 30. Prices increase August 31.

Race
Early Bird
Regular

Spooky Small Steps 1KM Halloween Dash
$25
$25

5KM Trail Run
$55
$65

10KM Trail Run
$65
$75

8-Hour Challenge – Solo
$165
$190

8-Hour Challenge – Team of 2
$260
$300

8-Hour Challenge – Team of 4
$420
$480

8-Hour Challenge – Team of 8
$640
$720

Early Bird pricing is available May 1 – August 30. Regular pricing applies August 31 – October 30. All prices are subject to HST and applicable fees.

Event Schedule

Time
Event

7:30AM
Registration & Package Pickup Opens

8:45AM
Pre-Race Announcements & Athlete Briefing

9:00AM
Spooky Small Steps 1KM Halloween Dash

9:30AM
5KM & 10KM Trail Runs

9:30AM
8-Hour Endurance & Relay Challenge

10:15AM
5KM Awards

10:45AM
10KM Awards

5:30PM
8-Hour Challenge Ends

5:45PM
8-Hour Challenge Awards

📍 Location: Horseshoe Valley Resort, base of the ski hill near the Copeland Express Chairlift

🚗 Parking: Free parking available onsite

Make It a Race Weekend

Stay right at Horseshoe Valley Resort and make a Halloween weekend out of it! Horseshoe Valley Hustle participants receive:

20% off accommodations

Reduced 9% Resort Fee

No minimum stay required

Use promo code HUSTLE when booking

Come for the race, stay for the weekend, and experience the Horseshoe Valley trails at one of the best times of the year.

Registration is open now. Visit horseshoeresort.com to learn more and register.

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