Event Date: Saturday July 5th, 2025
Location: Blue Mountain Resort, Ontario
Summit 700 is an epic trail/mountain running experience flowing through Blue Mountain Resort’s challenging single-track trail network. Each course will tackle a 700 ft ascent of the Niagara Escarpment, in addition to endless rock-hopping, creek-crossing, root-dodging, up & down sublime forest running!
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2025 Event Highlights
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NEW Point-to-Point 50K ULTRA and 50K ULTRA RELAY added. Taking in some of the region's best trail running terrain!
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All courses ascend the iconic Cascade Trail taking its name from the babbling brook it follows up the escarpment
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Recognition and prizing for Age Groups
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New T-shirt and Finisher Medal Designs
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1.5KM Kids Race
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Post-Race Outdoor Patio, BBQ & Music
Gift Registrations!
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Race For A Cause
Support our Charity Partner - Beaver Valley Outreach
Now that you've taken the leap and registered for Summit 700, consider making a difference by fundraising for Beaver Valley Outreach and helping to provide programs and services to enhance the lives of children, families, seniors, youth and individuals in The Blue Mountains.
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Raise $300 or more and we'll refund your entry fee! To fundraise, first you'll need to register for the event on Race Roster. Then, follow these instructions to set up your "personal pledge page" and "share your pledge page". If you reach $300 in fundraising email info@summit700.com and we'll refund your entry fee.
RACE INFO
Date: Saturday July 5th, 2025
Location: Blue Mountain Resort, Ontario, Canada
(In 2024 the event will be based out of the South Base Lodge)
Distances: 1.5K Kids, 5K, 10K, 21K, 50K, 50K Relay
Schedule:
Thursday July 3rd, 2025
10:00am -5:00pm Race Kit Pick-Up (VO2 Sports in Collingwood)
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Friday July 4th, 2025
10:00am -8:00pm Race Kit Pick-Up (VO2 Sports in Collingwood)
Saturday July 5th, 2025
6:00am -10:00am Race Kit Pick-Up (Blue Mountain - South Base Lodge)
6:30am - Buses depart for 50K start line
7:00am - 50K & 50K Relay Remote Start
8:15am - 1.5K Kids Race Starts
8:45am - All Kids Racers Finished
9:00am - 21K Racers Start
10:00am - 10K Racers Start
10:30am - 5K Racers Start
10:45am - 5:00pm Racers Finish
10:30am - 5:00pm Post Race Patio & BBQ
10:30am - 5:00pm Vendor Village
12:30pm - Awards Ceremony (21K, 10K, 5K)​
1:30pm - Awards Ceremony (50K and 50K Relay)
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Prizing
Overall Podiums for Male, Female and Mixed Relay Teams (all relay teams are considered mixed) will be announced at the Awards Ceremony with prizing provided for 1st, 2nd & 3rd in each distance, plus King and Queen of the mountain for the Summit 700 Hill Climb for each race distance.
Age Groups and Non-Binary Awards. Age Group Male & Female, plus Non-Binary Medals will be available for pick-up post-race on the day of the event at the Awards tent. Age Groups recognized: (age as of July 5th, 2025) 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over. Be sure to check the Results post-event to see if you've won an age-group award. Age Group medals will not be mailed post-event and must be picked up on the day.
Kids Race. There will be no prizing for the Kids Race as it is a fun, participatory race.
All Prizing must be picked up on the day of the event. Prizing won't be mailed post-event.
Minimum Ages. The Kids race is for ages 5 to 11. The minimum age for the 5K is 12, the 10K and 50K Relay is 14, the 21K is 16, and the 50K is 18. Age limits were determined using Athletics Canada GUIDELINES FOR THE INCLUSION OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN ROAD RACES.
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Aid Stations. Water and sports drink will be available at Aid Stations. The event will be cupless and participants will need to carry their own vessel for drinks. If looking to refill at an aid station, volunteers will have handheld jugs with water, or sports drink and will pour them into your vessel that you've pre-opened.
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5K course Aid Station at the 1.7km mark
10K course Aid Stations at the; 1.7km, 7km marks
21k course Aid Stations at the: 1.7km, 7km, 10km, 16km marks
50k course Aid Stations at the: 5.2k, 10.2k, 19.8k, 23k, 30.7k, 36k, 39k, 45k
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Elevation Gain/Loss
1.5K = 76m/249ft
5K = 215m/705ft
10K = 422m/1384ft
21K = 925m/3035ft
50K = 2111m/6926ft
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Course Cut-Offs:
10K Course Cut-Off at 11:30am at the 5km mark
21K Course Cut-Off at 1:00pm at the 15.5km mark
50K Course Cut-Off's: 11:36am at the 23k mark, 2:12pm at the 36k mark
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Spectators: Spectators are free to view participants along the courses at their discretion. Spectators on Blue Mountains trail system are required to have a valid pass. Spectating in the Start/Finish/Festival area does not require a Blue Mountain Trail Pass.
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Parking Info: Park at the P1 South Lot. We'll be based at the South Base Lodge right across the road from the P1 South Lot.
Accommodations: Blue Mountain has numerous lodging options available
To access a 30% discount off Blue Mountain lodging, please book before June 6th, 2024 using promo code GB00007085 (between June 7th and July 2nd discount becomes 15% off). A 2-night minimum stay is required if the reservation includes the night of Saturday, July 6th. Guests can call Blue Mountain Resort at 1-833-583-2583, referencing Summit 700 or promo code GB00007085. Or book online: https://bmrbooking.bluemountain.ca/ This discount is offered to Summit 700 competitors and their support teams only. Click here to view full terms and conditions.
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Shop at Running Free with an exclusive Summit 700 20% discount (click this link for coupon)
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COURSES
2025 Course Maps and Descriptions
We don't expect the 5k, 10k and 21k courses to change from 2024, although we plan to start those events in 2 waves to allow participants more time to spread out.
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Click here for a Flyover of new 50K Course!
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Click on the links/images below to open .pdf maps and written descriptions for each course.
Strava Routes can be seen at the following links. (Note, if planning to follow the Strava Route, or .gpx track during the event, always follow the course marked in the field as last minute changes from these routes could take place):
1.5K Kids Strava Route
2025 5K Map & Route Description
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2025 10K Map & Route Description
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2025 21K Map & Route Description
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REGISTER
All registrations occur online by credit card with our secure provider: RaceRoster.com
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Entry Fees (not including taxes & online processing fees):
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1.5K Kids Race = $25 (Kids entry includes: t-shirt, bib, finishers medal, chip timing and access to Blue Mountain's trails)
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Adult Entry Includes: Event T-Shirt, Chip-Timing (course and hill climb), Finishers Medal, Access to Blue Mountain's Trails, Post-event beverage
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21K 10K 5K 50K* 50K Relay** Super-Early by Jan. 16th, 2025 $75 $65 $55 $115 $325
Early-Bird by April 24th, 2025 $85 $75 $65 $125 $350
Regular by June 5th, 2025 $95 $85 $75 $135 $375
Late by July 2nd, 2025 $105 $95 $85 $145 $400
Race Day Entries** $115 $105 $95 $155 $425
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*50K Entry includes a bus ride to the start.
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**For the 50K Relay, the "Team Captain" registers and pays the full teams entry fee. The Team Captain then shares the team name and team code with "Team
Members" who also need to register online in Race Roster, however Team Member entry fees are free. 2 to 5 participants can be on a Relay Team (there are 5 stages ranging from 5.5k to 14k). Relay Teams need to provide their own transport to the start and hand-off locations.
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***Limited Race-Day entries may be available if the event has not reached capacity.
Race for FREE! - raise $300 or more for our charity partner The Beaver Valley Outreach and we'll refund your entry fee! For all the details see the "Race for a Cause" section above.
Online Registration Closes Wednesday July 2nd, 2025 at 11:59pm.
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Refund Details: There will be no refunds for any reason, however participants can transfer their entry to another individual for a fee of $1.95 plus tax. There are no refunds due to inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances that would place participants, volunteers, or staff at risk.
Transfer Details: Registrants can transfer into another race distance (if there is still space available) by accessing their RaceRoster profile. There is a fee of $1.95 plus tax for all transfers. If registrants are transferring to a longer distance additional fees will apply. If registrants are transferring to a shorter distance there will be no refunds on the price difference. Registrants are also permitted to transfer their entry to another individual for a fee of $1.95 plus tax. All transfers must occur by Wednesday July 2nd, 2025 at 11:59pm.
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Deferrals: Deferrals are not permitted.
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Event Cancellation Policy:
The most likely reason for a cancelled event would be inclement weather (heavy rainfall, strong winds, high temperatures, thunder & lightning), however any circumstance that would place participants, staff, or volunteers at risk could lead to a cancelation. If the event needs to be cancelled the event would be converted to a virtual/self-guided model with the course remaining marked for 2 weeks and participants having until July 20th, 2025 to run the route.
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TRAINING PLANS
brought to you by VO2 Sports Co.
VO2 Sports Co.'s owner, former pro triathlete and current coach Sean Bechtel has prepared some excellent training plans runners could follow in the lead-up to Summit 700. The plans are geared toward beginner to mid-level runners with an emphasis on hill repeats and generating the endurance and strength needed to finish Summit 700 comfortably. If you're interested in a more customized/personal approach, feel free to reach out to Sean directly, or stop by the store. If you're local to the Collingwood/Blue Mountains area be sure to check out VO2's weekly Collingwood Run Club meeting at the store each Wednesday night at 6pm.
Course Preview Run
Date TBD - 10am - 12pm
Pre-registration for the course preview run is required
Click Here to Register
Curious what you signed yourself up for? Love hill running? Then this run is for you!
Join Salomon Ambassadors and 2-Time Olympian Reid Coolsaet as we set out to do an easy run through the 5km or 10km Summit 700 course. We will group according to ability level and number of volunteer leaders. PLUS Salomon will be bringing out our Trail Running demo shoes for you to try out! Shoe demos are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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TIME: Meet at 9:30am if you want to try the demo shoes. Run will start at 10am from the South Base Lodge
PLACE: Blue Mountain South Base Lodge, Blue Mountains (Park here)
PACE: This is a fun group run, all paces and abilities welcome!
DISTANCE: 5km and 10km route options
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We run rain or shine
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Please note the 21km route will not be marked at this time, however this is still a great way to familiarize yourself with the terrain!
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IMPORTANT: Every person that attends MUST have a trail pass. If you are a Blue Mountain 5x7 or IKON pass holder, please bring this with you so you can access the trails. Don't have the winter/ explore pass? No worries- we have you covered and will pay for your trail pass today.
VOLUNTEER
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Volunteers are crucial to the success of any outdoor, endurance sporting event. Without their time, effort, encouragement and dedication these events simply wouldn’t be possible. If you’re interested in volunteering send Bob an email @ info@summit700.com and let him know what role you’d be interested in tackling. If you have friends or family coming with you please consider asking if they’d be interested in helping as a volunteer. All volunteers receive an event T-shirt, a BBQ Lunch and our everlasting gratitude.
Volunteer Roles:
Friday July 4th, 2025
Race Kit Pick-Up (VO2 Sports Collingwood): 4:00pm-8:00pm
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Saturday July 5th, 2025:
Race Kit Pick-Up (Blue Mountain): 6:00am-10:30am
Aid Stations: 7:00am-4:00pm (shift lengths vary)
Course Marshals: 7:30am-4:00pm (shift lengths vary)
Pre-Runners: 6:30am-9:30am
50K Sweep Runners: 6:30am-5:00pm (multiple sweeps in shifts)
21K Sweep Runner: 8:45am-2:00pm
10K Sweep Runner: 9:45am-1:00pm
5K Sweep Runner: 10:15am-12:30pm
Finish Line: 10:30am-5:00pm
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RESULTS
2021 Bib searchable photo albums
2021 Google Albums: 5K Album 1, 5K Album 2 10K Album 1, 10K Album 2, 21K Album 1, 21K Album 2, 21K Album 3
FAQ
Q. Can I run with a child on the 1.5km kids course?
A. Yes.
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Q. Are headphones permitted?
A. Headphones are not permitted in the event to allow for better communication amongst participants.
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Q. What will be available at the Aid Stations?
A. Aid Stations will have water and sports drink available. There will be no cups at the aid stations and participants are required to carry their own drink cup, bottle, flask or bladder. Volunteers will have handheld jugs available to re-fill participant drinking vessels.
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Q. Can I have someone else pick-up my race kit?
A. Yes, provide the person picking up your race kit with a copy of the race roster confirmation link, or email. They must show this confirmation at kit pick-up.
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Q. Can the courses be pre-run before the event?
A. Yes, the 21k, 10k and 5k courses can be pre-run although they may be challenging to navigate as we use some trails and ski runs not typically used or maintained Anyone on Blue Mountain Resort trails must have a valid trail pass. For details on accessing Blue Mountain's trails please see their summer trail map at this link. Much of the 50k course is on public land, however the first few kilometres are on private ski club property, please do not trespass outside of event day to pre-run this section.
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Q. Are results based on total time or just the climb?
A. There will be results for both the total time and the climb. The main race will be the full distance runs (5K, 10K and 21K) where we'll provide prizing for the top 3 men and women at each distance. However, within each race distance we'll also be tracking the hill climb times and will award 1st prize (King and Queen of the mountain) for the climb alone, but again for each race distance, so we'll have 3 Kings and Queens.
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Q. How do I transfer my entry?
A. Please see this link for an explanation on how to transfer your entry (either to a shorter/longer distance ("sub-event"), or to another person).
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Q. How do I edit my registration details?
A. Please see this link for an explanation on how to edit your registration details. Note, only a few registration details can be edited, such as your, email address and t-shirt size.
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Q. Are hiking poles permitted?
A. Yes
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