The Howling Ghost Trail Race

Aylmer, Canada • 27 Sep 2025

The Howling Ghost Trail Race takes place at Springwater Conservation Area in Aylmer, Ontario (about 40 minutes from London). The third edition offers day races of 8k, 16k, or 24k, run on wide, groomed trails through a scenic Carolinian forest, with 1–3 loops of the 8k course. A new Structural Panels Inc.

Night Howl 8k adds a nocturnal option with headlamps required. A Day/Night challenge pairs day and night events. The race uses a cupless policy, on-course aid, and free race photos.

Halloween-themed costumes win prizes, and proceeds benefit the Children's Health Foundation; it is Athletics Ontario-sanctioned. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

24 km
Day/night 24k/8k
24 km
Backroads Brews + Shoes 24k
16 km
16k
16 km
Day/night 16k/8k
8 km
Night Howl 8k
8 km
Day/night 8k/8k
8 km
Day/night 8k/8k (+ Backroads Bus)
8 km
New Era Grafix 8k
8 km
New Era Grafix 8k (+ Backroads Bus)
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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