Murphy’s Mission
- Date Sat 8th November 2025
- Location Hamilton, ON
- Price $73.05 - $83.94
- Races 7 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at Murphy’s Mission on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the picturesque Christie Lake Conservation Area in Hamilton! This inclusive event offers something for everyone, featuring both Canicross options for those who want to run with their furry friends and Human-Only runs. Choose between a 5K or a 10K distance, where the 10K will take you on a scenic journey around the 5km loop twice. For those looking to take it easy, there's a delightful walk-with-dog option that allows you to enjoy the beautiful surroundings at a more relaxed pace.
The course, designed for all experience levels, consists of a mix of grass, gravel, and rolling hills across double-track terrain. Participants can look forward to swag bags for both themselves and their dogs, along with exciting prizes for the top fundraisers and race winners in each category. This event honors Murphy, the first shelter dog to join Steeltown Canicross for a group run, and celebrates the incredible journey of over 70 shelter dogs who have found joy through this initiative. Join us for a memorable day that blends fitness, community, and a love for our four-legged companions!
The course, designed for all experience levels, consists of a mix of grass, gravel, and rolling hills across double-track terrain. Participants can look forward to swag bags for both themselves and their dogs, along with exciting prizes for the top fundraisers and race winners in each category. This event honors Murphy, the first shelter dog to join Steeltown Canicross for a group run, and celebrates the incredible journey of over 70 shelter dogs who have found joy through this initiative. Join us for a memorable day that blends fitness, community, and a love for our four-legged companions!
Organiser's Description
Join us on November 8, 2025, at Christie Lake Conservation Area for a fun and inclusive run with options for everyone! Choose between a Canicross (run with your dog) or a Human-Only run. Distances include 5K and 10K—the 10K will complete the approximately 5km loop twice. There's also a walk-with-dog option for a more relaxed pace. The course features grass, gravel, flat and rolling hills, on double-track terrain, making it suitable for all experience levels.Whether you're running solo or with your four-legged friend, this event welcomes all fitness levels. There will swag bags for you and your dog and prizes for our top fundraiser and race winners in each category!This event is held in honour of Murphy, Steeltown Canicross' first shelter dog that we took on a canicross group run. From there more than 70 dogs have been taken out on canicross runs every Saturday by Steeltown Canicross members. Shadow (left), Wafer (middle), and Violet (right) are some of the shelter dogs from Hamilton Animal Services that Steeltown Canicross has taken out on their weekly run with them. Picture Credits: Beatrice Yui
Murphy’s Mission