Murphy's Mission

Dundas, Canada • 8 Nov 2025

Murphy’s Mission event

Murphy’s Mission is a fundraising trail event on 8 November 2025 at Christie Lake Conservation Area in Dundas, Ontario. The event supports Hamilton Animal Services; the event page shows $3,986.57 raised toward a $20,000 goal and lists 137 participants. The event honors Murphy, a shelter dog whose canicross runs led to increased adoption outreach.

Course, categories and logistics

The course is a scenic 5 km loop with a mix of grass, gravel, rolling hills, and double-track trails. The event is chip timed. Distances and formats include:

  • 5 km - one loop, timed
  • 10 km - two loops of the 5 km course
  • 5 km Fun Walk - walk-with-dog option
  • Canicross categories for one-dog and two-dog teams are offered.

Canicross equipment requirements include a padded waist belt, a 1.5–2 m bungee line, and a sport-specific dog harness; standard leashes and collars are not permitted in canicross categories. Canicross racers start in small waves of eight teams with one-minute intervals; teams are spaced in the chute for safety. The event gathers at Beach Pavilion 2, with free parking for participants and spectators. Race kit pick-up is scheduled on race morning. The event page notes a no-refund policy and an option to transfer a bib for a fee. Sponsors and fundraising teams are listed on the event page. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 km
2 Dog Team Canicross Run 10k
10 km
Human Run 10k
10 km
10k Canicross
5 km
2 Dog Team Canicross Run 5k
5 km
5k Canicross
5 km
5k Fun Walk
5 km
Human Run 5k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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