Murphy’s Mission
- Date Sat 8th November 2025
- Location Hamilton, ON
- Races 14 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
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Event summary
Join us for an unforgettable day at Murphy’s Mission on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the beautiful Christie Lake Conservation Area in Hamilton! This exciting event offers a variety of running options for everyone, whether you're a seasoned athlete or just looking to enjoy time with your furry friend. Choose between a thrilling Canicross run with your dog or a Human-Only run, with distances of 5K and 10K available. The 10K race will have you completing the scenic approximately 5km loop twice, featuring a mix of grass, gravel, and rolling hills on double-track terrain.
This inclusive event is perfect for all fitness levels and even includes a relaxed walk-with-dog option for those who prefer a leisurely pace. Participants will enjoy swag bags for both you and your dog, along with exciting prizes for top fundraisers and race winners in each category! Murphy’s Mission honors Murphy, the first shelter dog to join Steeltown Canicross, and celebrates the amazing impact this group has had on over 70 dogs from Hamilton Animal Services. Don’t miss out on this joyful celebration of community and fitness—mark your calendar and get ready to run for a great cause!
This inclusive event is perfect for all fitness levels and even includes a relaxed walk-with-dog option for those who prefer a leisurely pace. Participants will enjoy swag bags for both you and your dog, along with exciting prizes for top fundraisers and race winners in each category! Murphy’s Mission honors Murphy, the first shelter dog to join Steeltown Canicross, and celebrates the amazing impact this group has had on over 70 dogs from Hamilton Animal Services. Don’t miss out on this joyful celebration of community and fitness—mark your calendar and get ready to run for a great cause!
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 YuiPlease note, we have a no refund policy. W encourage you to purchase the Race Roster Enhanced Refund Protection Program. in the case that you cannot attend the event due to unforeseen circumstances. Purchasers of the refund protection program will be refunded the registration cost of an otherwise non-refundable, unused registration, less the cost of the RRERPP fee.
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Location
Christie Lake Conservation Area, Ontario 5, Dundas, ON, Canada
Murphy’s Mission