The Golden Spike Trail Race

Milton, Canada • 6 Dec 2025

The Golden Spike Trail Race is a winter trail running event at Crawford Lake Conservation Area in Milton, Ontario. Participants choose from 5K, 10K, or 21K, dashing through snowy forest, a boardwalk around the lake, and rugged Bruce Trail sections by a canyon. The course blends fast main-trail segments with technical rocky and root-filled stretches.

The event emphasizes community and winter adventure, featuring on-course marshals, a single main aid station, and a cupless policy. Finisher medals, warming space at The Gathering Place, on-site medical staff, and a race kit with a golden spike and shirt accompany the experience. Proceeds support STAC Hamilton youth programs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

21 km
21k Trail Race
10 km
10k Trail Race
5 km
5k Trail Race
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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