# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Spruce Woods Hidden Trails Endurance Ride
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 am – Sun, 28 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us in spectacular Spruce Woods park for a weekend of riding!

Saturday:
10/15 Mile Intro Division
25 Mile Limited Distance
50 Mile Endurance

Sunday:
10/15 Mile Intro Division
25 Mile Limited Distance
50 Mile Endurance

Ride Manager: Chelsea Ashton
Trail Marker: Chelsea Ashton
Vet: Dr. Glenn Sinclair

Sanctioning: AERC

Vetting times are to be confirmed, hoping to vet 50's the evening prior to ride day and all other distances prior to start on Saturday & Sunday. Potluck supper on Saturday evening at 6:30pm.

Rider meetings will happen at:

50’s – 8:30pm evening prior and ride out at 6am

25’s – 8:30pm evening prior and ride out 8am

10/15’s – 8:30am ride out 10am

Please note - ride start times are subject to change and will be finalized closer to the ride date.

Spruce Woods Hidden Trails endurance ride features new trails that haven't been used in prior rides, so there will be something new for everyone.  A portion of the ride follows the Trans Canada Trail, which has a limestone path. Please keep horses OFF the limestone. Failure to keep horses off the limestone may result in horses being banned from using the trail at all, so your cooperation is greatly appreciated.  All trails and facilities are open to the public. It is expected that all facilities and trails will be shared with others, and all trail users and campers will be treated respectfully. 

The 50 mile ride consists of 3 loops. The first loop is 25 miles with a trot-by presentation and crew area away from camp at approximately the 13 mile mark.  Transport for a small amount of crewing supplies will be provided for those who would like feed/etc available at the trot-by location.  The 25 mile ride is a combination of a 14/15 mile loop with a 10/11 mile loop.   The hope is that the Saturday and Sunday will use two different 14/15 mile loops to provide different trails for those riding both days.  Trails are very barefoot friendly with the majority being two-track grass and sand trails.  There is a small amount of gravel, but you are able to ride off to the side on the grass if needed. 

Awards and prizes will take place at after the potluck supper on Saturday and after the final 50 mile riders are done on Sunday. If you must leave earlier, please stop at the ride tent and pick up your rider card and completion or placing ribbon. Ride prizes have been graciously donated by Oak Valley Pottery. You must be in attendance at the award presentations to claim your prize, if you are not in attendance the prize will go to the next participant. 

Ride camp will be located on the hill to the Southeast of the equestrian campground. There is no electricity or permanent horse pens at this location.  Please come prepared to camp and contain your horse. 

Check out the Spruce Woods Trifecta Award for those planning on attending this ride and the Stargazers Endurance ride in September!



**Directions to Spruce Woods Provincial Park Equestrian Campsite** USE ACTUAL GPS COORDINATES OF 49.678209, -99.146762 Do not use the automatic one in your device as it may take you to a site across the river! 

From HWY #1: Turn south at Carberry onto #5 Hwy to Assiniboine river. Cross bridge go about 1km, then Turn left into Kiche Manitou Campground – Spruce Woods and follow the signs to the Equestrian Center 8km. 

From HWY #2: Turn north on #5 Hwy to Kiche Manitou Campground – Spruce Woods and follow the signs to the Equestrian Center 8km. 

The camping fees per night are $20.75 and are collected on an honor system. Please register place fee inside deposit box or e-transfer: friendsofsprucewoods@gmail.com For more information please visit:

https://www.friendsofsprucewoods.com/equestrian-campground
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brandon/spruce-woods-hidden-trails-endurance-ride/200029692697635
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, sports, food-drinks, potluck, camping, meetups
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 80

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Brandon
- **state**: MB
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: Spruce Woods Provincial Park
- **lat**: 49.70865
- **long**: -99.26716
- **full address**: Spruce Woods Provincial Park, Spruce Woods Provincial Park, HWY-5, Glenboro-South Cypress, MB R0K, Canada, Brandon

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Spruce Woods Hidden Trails Endurance Ride being held?
  - **A:** Spruce Woods Hidden Trails Endurance Ride takes place on Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 am to Sun, 28 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Spruce Woods Provincial Park, Spruce Woods Provincial Park, HWY-5, Glenboro-South Cypress, MB R0K, Canada, Brandon.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Spruce Woods Hidden Trails Endurance Ride?
  - **A:** Spruce Woods Hidden Trails Endurance Ride is organized by DRM: Distance Riders of Manitoba.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Spruce Woods Hidden Trails Endurance Ride is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Brandon, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 80+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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