Fort Henry Youth Hill Climb
Friday 3 July 2026
Information
In collaboration with Performance Driven Events, Ontario Cycling, and Tourism Kingston we are pleased to announce the return of the Fort Henry Youth Hill Climb Bicycle Race for 2026. As part of the events taking place during The Kingston Classic Stage Race on July 3rd 2026.
Registration
Registration is coming soon. To ensure a successful event and entice early entry, we will be including event cancellation insurance if you register before 1 April. Prices will also begin increasing after this time.
Registration will be through CCN bikes.
Fort Henry Youth Hill Climb: $10 includes day license. Parents will have to create an CCNbikes account to register their young racer.
Schedule
Stage 1: Fort Henry Hill Climb: July 3, 2026, 6-8 PM
Updates and photos will be posted on Facebook
Fort Henry Hill Climb
Friday, 3-July-2026 (6pm - 9pm)
Location: Fort Henry, Kingston
Distance: 1100 m
Amenities: Washrooms
Description: 1100 m course with approximately 12m of elevation gain.
Format: Hill climb time trial. Individual timed race against the clock. 30 second intervals between racers.
Registration: CCNbikes.com
Race Technical Guide: Tech Guide V4
Kids Race: Kids 8 - 13 years old will have the unique and exciting opportunity to race up the hill against the clock and finish within the walls of Fort Henry. Registration is $10. Any working bicycle will do. Helmet are mandatory. First rider off at 6pm, then all other riders at 30 second intervals. Register on CCNbikes.com (parents will need to create an account to register your young racer).
Parking: Please access the parking lot through CFB Kingston (Niagara Park, Lundy’s Lane). For safety reasons, please avoid accessing the parking lot on Fort Henry Drive.
Event Proceeds
A portion of the race proceeds will be donated to the Matthew Dawe Endowment Fund.
Matthew Dawe who was a member of the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Regiment (PPCLI) and a member of the RMC class of 2004 was killed while leading an operation near Kandahar, Afghanistan, on July 4, 2007. He attended LaSalle Secondary School, in Kingston, and later graduated from the Royal Military College of Canada as the Cadet Wing Commander in 2004. He is survived by his wife, Tara, his son Lucas, his father Lt-Col. Peter Dawe (Retired), his mother Mrs. Reine Dawe, and his brothers, Peter Jr., Philip, and James, who have proudly served the Regiment.
The Matthew Dawe Memorial Fund serves as an endowment fund whereby the interest is used to fund operations of the Boys and Girls Club of Kingston & Area.
