Join us live* or participate in the virtual event.
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Join us live on the Howard Watson/Blackwell Trails in Sarnia, or virtually from anywhere in the world.
The live event will take place on Saturday, September 19th 2026:
Walkers: 9:00 AM Runners: 8:30-9:30 AM
The race will head north on the Howard Watson Trail from Michigan Ave., dipping into Blackwell Trails.
*Kids 14 and under can do the 5K Walk or 5K Run for FREE, with a registered adult.
The virtual run/walk can be completed anytime between September 1st – September 18th, 2026. The official event route is on the Howard Watson Trail in Sarnia, but feel free to find or create an exciting route in your own neighbourhood.
Why Running Matters
Since 1986, Rayjon has partnered with communities in Haiti and the Dominican Republic to support locally driven goals in literacy, education, nutrition, entrepreneurship, and women’s empowerment.
The Power of Participation
When you sign up for Trail & Ale, you’re not just running—you’re helping create change.
- $25 provides food for a malnourished child for one week.
- $35 provides one month of literacy classes for an adult.
- $75 provides seed funding for a woman entrepreneur to grow her business.
Event Details:
📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
📍Howard Watson/Blackwell Trail
👟 5K or 10k or 15k Trail Run/Walk
Register today at rayjon.org/trail-and-ale and be part of something bigger—right here on the trails and across borders.