El Camino Maitland takes place on Sat, Sep 19, 2026 in Goderich, Canada. The main route is 52 km.
- Date
- Sat, Sep 19, 2026
- Start
- Goderich 🇨🇦
- Distance
- 52 km
- Level
- Open to all
El Camino Maitland is an annual 2-day fundraising hike covering approximately 52 km along the scenic Maitland Trail in Ontario.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
El Camino Maitland demands sustained endurance across a multi-day format covering approximately 52 km of hiking terrain in Ontario.
Multi-Day Endurance
Because the event spans two days of hiking, athletes must manage physical fatigue and recover effectively overnight to complete the full distance.
Long-Distance Capacity
Covering approximately 52 km requires sustained cardiovascular stamina and muscular resilience to maintain forward motion over extended hours on the trail.
Given the multi-day nature and extended daily duration on the trail, athletes should consume 30 to 60 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy levels.
Your road to race day
Race day at El Camino Maitland is 4 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Peak1 week · Aug 23, 2026 – Aug 29, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
02Taper2 weeks · Aug 30, 2026 – Sep 12, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
03Race week1 week · Sep 13, 2026 – Sep 19, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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