July 25–26, 2026 · Minto, New Brunswick
Mines To Pines Trail Races
One basecamp. Three ways into the cuts.
A new night-trail race weekend through the historic Minto Mines, blue lakes, wooded singletrack, punchy climbs, and a campfire start/finish at Tiny Trails Campground. Run solo, build a relay team, or come for the evening 10km and stay by the fire to cheer the night runners through their loops.
Choose your night on the loop.
Registration is currently shown as closed. Add your final registration link whenever entries open, and the cards are ready to point runners straight there.
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.
Included in registration
Aid station access + water drop
Crew access at the campfire
Marked course
3-day Mountain Bike Minto trail pass
Race registration gift
Shower + washroom access
About
Mines to Pines is the successor to the Dark 50, reimagined with new start times, a new start/finish basecamp at Tiny Trails Campground, and relay racing. Every race starts around the fire, follows a wooded ATV trail to singletrack, then winds through expressive terrain shaped by coal mining history and the natural forces reclaiming it.
A brand new loop through old mine land and living forest.
Roots and rocks
Sharp, punchy hills
Electric blue lake views
Open stretches for speed
Clearly marked trails
Mud, lake edges, and night energy
Schedule
From pre-race firelight to soft cut-off.
Saturday, July 25
3:00-7:00 PM · Pre-race food, music, drinks, campfire, and announcements
3:30-5:30 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
11:00 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. This is the first year of the new course, so the cut-off can adjust if necessary.
Stay where loops return.
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 about $45/night. Stay onsite, rest before driving, and wake up close to the trails.
Crew belongs by the fire.
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.
Sponsors
Powered by local trail community and race partners.
Need to know
Race policies built for real life.
Registration windows
Regular registration closes when sold out or July 12, 2026 at 4:00 AM AT. A limited last-minute window may open July 14–17.
Refunds + deferrals
Pregnancy, gender-affirming care, family illness, unsafe health conditions, deployment, and political safety concerns are honoured at face value.
Injury refunds
Full refund until 21 days out, 50% until 14 days out, with one-year deferrals available until 14 days before race day.
Bib transfers
Transfer your bib to another runner or another distance. The transfer window closes July 17, 2026.
Race divisions
Men, women, nonbinary, and participant divisions are available. Declared gender is accepted at face value.
Food + access
Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free aid options are planned. Contact race directors for dietary needs or service-animal planning.
Timing + media
Chip timing by Trail Time Events. Official photographers and videographers will be onsite; contact us about media preferences.