MTB Marathon and 1/2 Marathon
Ride or Race
May 23, 2026
MTB SingleTrack Challenge
All trails Challenge
October 24, 2026
Imagine riding or racing on Ontario’s best fast flowy dedicated Mountain Bike trails in a whole new way!
Online Entry
NEW !! For 2026 the Fall Single track Challenge is Back. Register for both events for a discount.
Single Track Classic MTB Marathon May 23
There is a limit of 200 riders in each of the events, so register early!
1. Short Course 21 km
Age Categories: 16 yrs & under, 17-34 yrs, 35-49 yrs, 50-59 yrs, 60yrs+
Entry: $60 by May 10, $70 after May 10
Final Entry closes May 21 at 6 pm
2. Long Course 42 km
Age Categories: 18 yrs & under, 19-34, 35-49 yrs, 50 yrs+
Entry: $65 by May 10, $75 after May 10.
Final Entry closes May 21 at 6 pm
3. Just Ride – Non Competitive
Short Course 21 km
No timing or awards, but lots of fun!
Entry: $50 by May 10, $55 after May 10.
Final Entry closes May 21 at 6 pm
Schedule:
Thursday May 21
6 pm – 21/42 km Registration closes. No entry after this deadline.
Saturday May 23
8:00 am – Package Pick-up
9:40 am – Long Course 42 km Start Time
10:00 am – Short Course 21 km Start Time
10:05 am – Just Ride 21 km Start
12:00 pm – Lunch option open
12:30 pm – Awards (stick around for Draw Prizes)
1:00 pm – Poker Ride and Trails open to public
Single Track Challenge October 24:
This event involves tackling the Full Hardwood System of trails, with varying lengths making up the total distance.
The challenge requires riders to complete the following five trails:
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Fun: 6 km
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Crank’d: 8 km
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Serious: 11 km
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Gnarly: 12 km
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Breakaway: 15 km
Rider Formats
Categories
Riders are categorized Solo or 2 person by gender/team type and by age:
Solo: U17, 17-29, 30-49, 50-65, 66+
2 Person Average age Under 25, 25-45, 45-60, 60+
Schedule:
Thursday October 22
6 pm – Registration closes. No entry after this deadline.
Saturday October 24
8:00 am – Package Pick-up
9:30 am – Start Time
11:30:00 pm – Lunch option open
1:30 pm – Awards (stick around for Draw Prizes)
Included in Registration:
• Awesome race courses on some of Ontario’s best trails.
• Free Morning coffee
• Professional timing for real time results
• Souvenir Bike Plate for all riders
• Draw Prizes for all pre-registered riders
• Option to pre-order a souvenir T-Shirt at special price (deadline May 8 or October 10)
• Option to pre-order custom Jersey at special price (deadline April 7 or September 10 )
 
Awards:
• Awards to top 3 in each category
Notes:
• There will be one water station at lap/finish area
• Each lap will be timed for bragging rights.
Pedal Assist or E-Bikes
As this is a timed event for “Analog” bikes, Pedal Assist or E-Bikes are not permitted.
Event Location:
Hardwood Ski and Bike
402 Old Barrie West, Oro Medonte
just 15 minutes North of Barrie, Ontario
Past Winners: Overall long distance
2025-Luke Hlavenka, Tessa Brinklow
2024 – Stephen Chapman, Kierstyn Hawke
2023 – Stephen Chapman, Jill Vale
2018 – Kevin Simms, Lori Davis
2017 – Brett Waghorne, Jenn Rodgers
2016 – Dave Law, Kim Haagmans-Hawke
2015 – Adam Hill, Anouchka Lewis
2014 – Davis Ross, Lori Davis
2013 – Bret Waghorne, Lori Davis
2012 – Bret Waghorne, Lori Davis
2011 – Andrew Watson, Carlene Starck
2010 – Michael Dennis, Dibley Marcy
2009 – Andrew Maemura, Robin Kay
Contact:
Pulse Racing Inc. www.pulseracing.ca
ph 705.487-3775
email: events@pulseracing.ca
Suggested Accommodation
Accommodation
Suggested Accommodation
1. Carriage Ridge Resort is the Official Accommodation Partner of the SingleTrack Classic. Rooms and Condos both available at special pricing. Click Here for link with discount applied.
2. Limited “Camping/RV” spots are available at Hardwood on night before and after events. See HERE for details and to pre-register for a Camp/RV spot.
3. See Ontario’s Lake Country for full listing of Accommodation options, places to visit, things to do, etc. |
