The Golden Spike Trail Race
The Golden Spike Trail Race
The Golden Spike Trail Race is a trail running event at Crawford Lake Conservation Area, Conservation Road, Milton, Ontario, scheduled for December 6, 2025. The event offers multiple distances on winter trails around Crawford Lake. Proceeds support STAC Hamilton youth programs and participants may donate to the Hamilton Regional Indian Centre during registration. Race merchandise and additional race swag are available for purchase.
Distances and course
- 5K - single-loop trail route.
- Canicross 5K - single-loop trail route, allows running with a dog.
- 10K - mid-distance trail route.
- 21K - half-marathon, two loops of the longer course.
The courses include rugged sections of the Bruce Trail, main park trails, and a segment that dips into the canyon near Rattlesnake Point. Route maps are provided by the organizer. The 21K is described as two loops of the longer route.
Support and partners
Aid stations are listed for the event and are described as offering warm beverages, energy snacks, and on-course nutrition support. The 21K specifically mentions on-course marshals and Xact Hydration and Nutrition, gummy bears, and fruit at aid stations. Sponsors named include Merrell Canada, XACT Nutrition, and MEC Burlington (1030 Brant Street, Burlington, Ontario). Registration fees listed in the event information are: 5K and Canicross 5K $66.98, 10K $77.77, and 21K $99.36. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.