The Ribbon 200

The Ribbon 200 takes place from June 10 to June 14, 2026, starting at Blue Mountain Silver Bullet Top P6 Parking Lot (Swiss Meadows Blvd, Ravenna, Ontario, Canada). This wilderness challenge along the Bruce Trail offers a 200‑mile out‑and‑back, Ontario’s only point‑to‑point 100‑mile, and a 72.5 km End‑to‑End (E2E) run of the Blue Mountains section — with technical singletrack, double track, gravel roads, and significant climbing.

Event Logistics & Participant Information:

• Course Marking: ONLY the Bruce Trail’s white blazes — no additional signage. Learn the blaze system before race day.
• Aid Stations: 11‑13 fully stocked (hot food) every 20‑30 km, plus 4‑5 sleep stations and 3‑5 unmanned water stations (weather dependent).
• Time Limits: 200 Miler — 102 hours (3.2 km/h). 100 Miler — 30 hours (5.3 km/h). Early start for 100 Miler available Friday 6 PM (42 hours, not eligible for awards). E2E — must finish by Sunday 12:00 PM.
• All aid stations are easily accessible for crews and families — no station more than 75 minutes from the start.
• Pacers: Allowed for 200‑mile and 100‑mile runners, can only start at specified aid stations (see Runner’s Guide). Pacers cannot carry anything for their runner (no muling) and must carry all required gear.
• Required Gear: Headlamp, wind/rain jacket, 2L water capacity, toque (chilly nights), phone with tracking app (provided), backup battery, whistle. See Runner’s Guide for complete list.
• Weather: Typical June highs 22°C (72°F), lows 12°C (54°F). Average 15 hours of daylight — minimizes night running.
• Bus Transportation: For E2E and 100 Miler runners from Blue Mountain to race start.
• Payment Plans: Affirm at checkout in Race Roster (3% processing fee). Personal support available — contact race director directly if other options don’t fit.
• Refund/Transfer Policy: Not specified — check Runner’s Guide.
• Race Director: Eric D’Arcy — [email protected], phone 416-888-5525.
• Contact Website: Visit via Race Roster.

Swag, Awards & Community Impact:

• Finisher Awards: 200‑mile and 100‑mile finishers receive a buckle. E2E finishers receive a medal worthy of the hard work. All finishers receive race shirt, Bruce Trail E2E badges (Blue Mountains section for everyone, Dufferin Hi‑Land section for 200/100 milers), and soap from Sue’s Soap Creations. Plus more swag.
• Free high‑resolution photos from Sue Sitki Photography.
• Pre‑Race Banquet: For 200‑milers on Tuesday.
• Post‑Race Banquet: For all runners on Sunday.
• Fundraising Option (Charity Bibs): Raise funds for Bruce Trail Conservancy to waive registration fee. Commit to fundraising minimum ($3,000 for 200 Miler, $800 for 100 Miler). If minimum not met by May 10, 2026, credit card charged remaining balance. Donations (less admin fees) go to Bruce Trail Conservancy. Charity bibs for 100 Miler are SOLD OUT; 200 Miler charity entry still available.
• Sponsors: Keen Footwear, Skratch Labs, HydraPak, Sue’s Soap Creations, Evergreen and Mustard.
• Scenic Wilderness: Bruce Trail’s ribbon of wilderness through Blue Mountains, Dufferin Hi‑Land, and Caledon Hills sections.

The Ribbon 200 from June 10-14, 2026, in Ravenna, Ontario, is a wilderness challenge along the Bruce Trail — 200‑mile out‑and‑back, Ontario’s only point‑to‑point 100‑mile, and 72.5 km E2E — with technical climbing, white blaze navigation, and finisher buckles/medals.