Trail Racing Events

June 11-15th, 2027
Blue Mountain - Summit
200 Miles, 100 Miles, 72k E2E

The Ribbon 200 – A wilderness challenge that takes you along the Bruce Trail’s ribbon of wilderness starting in the Blue Mountains, through the Dufferin Hi-Land and into the Caledon Hills sections.

Ontario’s newest 200 Miler and the province’s ONLY point‑to‑point 100 Miler, featuring an official E2E RUN of the Blue Mountains Bruce Trail section is coming back in 2027!

The Ribbon 200

EVENT DETAILS

THE COURSE:

200 Miler (out & back): Starts in the Blue Mountains, runs through the Dufferin Hi‑Land, and turns at Glen Haffy in the Caledon Hills.

Approx. 9,500m / 24,000ft elevation.

100 Miler (point‑to‑point): Begins at Glen Haffy in Caledon Hills, runs through the Dufferin Hi-Land section and finishes in the Blue Mountains.

Approx. 4,500m / 14,500ft elevation.

Blue Mountains E2E (72.5k): From the Dufferin Hi‑Land boundary to Blue Mountains.

Approx. 1500m / 4900ft elevation.

Start and finish is close to Toronto (less than 2 hours) – for the 200 Miler and 45 minutes north of Toronto for the 100 Miler.

A beautiful course along the Blue Mountains, Dufferin Hi-Land and Caledon Hills sections of the Bruce Trail. There will be plenty of technical sections and climbing to satisfy most trail runners. These are spectacular trails along singletrack, double track, gravel roads, hills, hills and more hills.

The course is marked using the Bruce Trail white blazes ONLY! Additional signage or markings will be at certain locations on course for easier navigation. Take the time to learn what the blazes mean….see below.

Bruce Trail - Main Trail Blazes

AID STATION:

11-13 fully stocked (hot food along the way) aid stations every 20–30km
4–5 sleep stations
6-7 unmanned water stations (weather dependent)

Time Limits:

  • 200 Miler – 100 hours  – Starts Friday at 12pm and completes Sunday 12pm
  • 100 Miler – 46 hours – Starts Friday at 2pm and completes Sunday 12pm
  • E2E 72.5k – Starts Saturday 9am and completes Sunday 12:00pm

Easily accessible for runners, crews, and families—no aid station is more than a 75 minute drive from the start.

Starting and finishing at the top of Blue Mountain at the Summit parking lot.

Parking will be available across the road in the parking lot. There is plenty of space for participants to park there for the few days while out on course, as well as families, crews and pacers.

For those doing the 100 Miler, you will be able to park in the same lot and take the bus to the start line on the Friday morning. Other option is to be dropped at the start line at Glen Haffy Conservation Area and have your crew or family meet you at the finish.

PARKING LINK

RACE INFORMATION

RUNNER’S MANUAL (2026)

For a complete list of rules, aid stations, course profiles, cut-offs etc, see the runners manual

AID STATION CUTOFFS:  For those doing the 200 miler, you must be at 100 miles (Glen Haffy CA) by 12pm Sunday.

PACERS:

Pacers will be allowed for 200-mile and 100-mile runners.

Pacers can only start at SPECIFIED aid stations

Pacers cannot carry anything for their runner (no muling).

See runners manual for more info.

REQUIRED GEAR:

For a complete list of required gear please see the runner’s manual.

There will be nothing out of the ordinary for a June race in Ontario – your basics:

Headlamp, wind or rain jacket, carry 2-3L of water/hydration, toque (if chilly at night), phone (with Bruce Trail app), back up battery, whistle.

WEATHER AND DAYLIGHT:

Typical weather for the area is:

High: 22C (72F)
Low: 12C (54F)

With an average of over 15 hours of daylight at this time of year, it will minimize your time moving through the dark.

WHAT YOU WILL GET:

Free High-Res photos from Sue Sitki Photography
Bus transportation for E2E and 100 Milers from Blue Mountain to race start location
Bib
Timing
Race swag
THE SWAG:

  • A BUCKLE for the 200 AND 100 Mile finishers
  • The E2E finishers will receive a sweet medal worthy of all the hard work you put in
  • Race shirt
  • Bruce Trail E2E badges for those that complete the Blue Mountains section (everyone) and Dufferin Hi-Land section (200 and 100 Milers).
  • Soap from Sue’s Soap Creations
  • and more

Registration fees

200 Miler

  • 200 Mile – out and back

    1. $1400

      Early Bird

      August 15 – September 15
    2. $1600

      Regular

      September 16 – December 31

100 Miler

  • Ontario’s Only 100 Miler that is point-to-point

    1. $275

      Early Bird

      August 15 – September 15
    2. $325

      Regular

      September 16 – December 31

E2E – Blue Mountains

  • E2E of the Blue Mountains section on the Bruce Trail – 72.5km

    1. $150

      Early Bird

      August 15 – September 15
    2. $165

      Regular

      September 16 – December 31