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Back for a second year, this family-friendly event is moving to an exciting new location at the iconic Willow Tree Golf Course. A cornerstone of Southwestern Ontario’s golf scene since opening in 1914, Willow Tree offers a perfect backdrop for runners and spectators alike. Bring your friends to relax by the firepits, grab a drink at The Balcony or on the patio, and cheer on the athletes. The start and finish line will be conveniently located near the clubhouse.

Race format: Run or walk as many laps of a loop that will be approximately 2.5km, as you can in 6 hours, from 8am - 2pm. You must finish your last lap before the 2pm cut-off. 

There is the option to run as a relay team of 3 participants. 

Prizes will be for the furthest distance covered (male/female), the furthest distance for a team, and anyone over 50k. 

We’re excited to include a free 200 m toddler race at 10:00 a.m., followed by a 2.5 km youth race at 10:30 a.m. (ideal for ages 6–12) on the same course. Day-of registration will be available for the toddler race. 

Proceeds from all races will be going to the Youth Center in town, "37 Frank street".

Little Loop 2026

A huge thank you to all of the racers who came out and braved the weather, pushing through six hours on the course with incredible determination. What stood out even more than the miles covered was the energy—your positivity, encouragement, and constant cheering for one another created something truly special. That spirit is what makes this race so much more than just an event.

We’d also like to extend a special thank you to Willow Tree Golf Course for allowing us the use of their beautifully rustic course and for their outstanding hospitality throughout the race. We do want to apologize for the timing system not working as smoothly as we had hoped, but we’ve taken the time to compile accurate results for everyone.

Looking ahead, we’re already exploring a chip timing system for next year to make the experience even better. We’re also getting all the race photos ready to share very soon, so keep an eye out! And finally, we’ll be announcing next year’s date as soon as possible, along with an early bird registration special—so stay tuned!

2026 Winners

Solo Racers

Female

1st - Ashley Sametz  - 60km 

2nd - Rachel De Shiffert - 45km

3rd - Megan Rizzo Naus - 45km 

Male

1st - Graham McClean - 62.5km 

2nd - Nathen MacTavish - 40km 

3rd - Justin ODonnell - 17.5km 

Relay Teams

1st - The Chafing Nips - 85km 

        Hunter Thornton, Austin Cable, Matthew Toivonen

2nd - CFC - 82.5km

        Hayley Buist, Shaw Hasyji, Tim Harron 

3rd - Hybrid Units - 82.5km

        Jeff Fisher, Trevor Rosborough, Lindsey Bessegato

Thank you to all our sponsors!
Without you, this event would not be possible!

Gold Sponsors:

Tunks & Kosi Electric

Westburne Electric Supply

Willow Tree Golf Course

Bronze Sponsors:

Nails by Mick

Mill Pond Massage Therapy

Van Deuren's Cool Beans 

Her Optimal Physiotherapy

Damens Optimal Health Team

Cookie Bar

Four Moons Gymnastics

Silver Sponsors:

Fisher Design and Drafting Services

Needhams School of Dance

Vital Glow Sauna's

Tiny Gigs

SunRiverHoney

Strathroy Monuments

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