July 25–26, 2026 · Minto, New Brunswick

Mines To Pines Trail Races

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Together we make a trail race worth running

A trail race through the historic Minto Mines — blue lakes, wooded singletrack, punchy climbs, and a campfire start/finish at Tiny Trails Campground. Run a 50km solo ultramarathon, build a relay team, or come for the evening 10km and stay by the fire to cheer the night runners through their loops.

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Registration is currently closed. Stay tuned for the 2027 race date.

10km Solo

TBA

Saturday, July 25, 2026 · 5:00 PM

Distance: 10km Elevation gain: 100m The evening loop starts at the Tiny Trails Campground fire, heads out on double-track, then dives into a 6km loop through punchy climbs, pokey roots, stumbly rocks, slippery mud, and views of the electric blue cuts.

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50km Solo

TBA

Sat, Jul 25 - Sun, Jul 26 · 5:30 PM - 3:30 AM

Distance: 50km Elevation gain: 500m Five 10km loops from the campfire to the cuts and back. Grab a snack, hear a cheer, head back out, and see if you can get around the course before midnight strikes.

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60km Relay

TBA

Sat, Jul 25 - Sun, Jul 26 · 5:30 PM - 3:30 AM

Teams of 2 or 3 Elevation gain 600m Build a team for six laps around the Mines to Pines loop. Alternate laps, run blocks, divide them evenly or unevenly, every teammate completes at least one full loop.

Closed

Need financial assistance? Pay-it-forward bibs and pay-what-you-can rates are available, no questions asked. Members of Wolastoqey/Wəlastəkwey communities can request a free entry code.

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Included in registration

Two fully stocked aid stations on course

Crew access at the campfire

Marked course

3-day Mountain Bike Minto trail pass

Race kit + finisher's gift

Shower + washroom access

About

Mines to Pines Trail Races offers three distances: a 10km loop (solo), 50km ultramarathon (solo) and 60km relay (teams of 2 or 3) with an evening start for a unique running experience. The course follows a landscape in transition — from mines to pines — through a former coal mining site in Minto, Grand Lake, New Brunswick on trails developed and maintained by the Mountain Bike Minto community.

A looped Trail through old mine land and living forest.

Roots and rocks

Sharp, punchy hills

Turquoise blue lake views

Open stretches for speed

Clearly marked trails

Evening start time

2026 Schedule

Evening Start time.
Golden hour glow.
Run into the night (50km & relay).

Saturday, July 25

3:30-10:30 PM · Food, music, drinks, campfire, and announcements.

3:30-5:20 PM · Registration at Tiny Trails Campground

5:00 PM · 10km solo start

5:30 PM · 50km solo and 60km relay start

7:15 PM · 10km awards

10:00 PM-midnight · First 50km and 60km finishers expected

Sunday, July 26

Midnight or once 50% + 1 finish · 50km and relay awards

3:30 AM · Soft cut-off for 50km solo and 60km relay

If you start the race and want to finish, let’s make it happen. We may enforce a cutoff for timing/full support at the aid station, but we want to help you to achieve your goals and support you to keep going.

Basecamp at Tiny Trails

The new loop starts and ends at Tiny Trails Campground, so runners pass the campfire each lap. Campsites can be booked on the Tiny Trails website from $45/night and shared by multiple runners. Overflow camping nearby (contact race directors for more information).

Stay onsite, rest before driving, and wake up close to the trails.

Supporters welcome

Bring sleeping bags, blankets, lawn chairs, small tents, and whatever helps you support your runner comfortably. Crewing is permitted at the start/finish around the campfire at Tiny Trails.

Recognizing Mountain Bike Minto

In 2012, Dr. Sean Morrissy saw trail-building potential in the woods behind his office. Mountain Bike Minto has since stewarded what they call some of the best singletrack in Eastern Canada. Each registration contributes to their trails and ongoing work.

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