The Caledon Crusher

WHEN: Saturday April 12, 2025WHERE: Caledon Hills Bruce Trail - Mono CentreDISTANCES:All routes are along the Caledon Bruce Trail25k - (~550m of elevation) 12.5k Out and 12.5k back from Mono Centre. 50k - (~796m of elevation) Point to Point - starting from Horseshoe Hill to Mono Centre.E2E - 72k (~1100m of elevation) from Creditview (just west of the Badlands) to Mono Centre. THE COURSE:A beautiful course along the Caledon Hills section of the Bruce Trail - starting just on the west side of the Badlands right to the end at Mono Centre. There will be plenty of technical sections and climbing to satisfy most trail runners. These are spectacular trails along singletrack, double track, hills, hills and more hills.The course is marked using the Bruce Trail white blazes ONLY! There will not be additional signage or marking. Take the time to learn what the blazes mean....see below.Your course map file: Ride With GPS FileSTART TIMES AND CUT OFFS:E2E - 7AM START50K - 9AM START25K - 10AM STARTAll distances will be closed by 9:00pm.There will be time cut offs at aid stations (TBD)GETTING TO THE START LINE:Participants in the 50 km and 72K events start a ways away from the finish line. Participants will have the option to board a bus at Mono Community Centre in Mono, which will take them to the start of the race.The pre-race briefing will take place on the bus on the way to the start. If you prefer, racers can get dropped off at the starting location of their event. We will provide detailed maps of drop off locations before the race.The 25km event will start and end at Mono Community Centre. There is free parking at the Mono CC, near the finish area.MANDATORY GEAR FOR 50k and E2E:Due to the time of year and unexpected weather the following will be mandatory to be carried with you.Toque or beanieCell phone with race directors' phone numbersRain jacketHydration pack/vest (1.5L of hydration)Headlamp for start and finish (50k and E2E)AID STATIONS:There will be 7 fully stocked aid stations located at various points on the course (TBD). Aid stations will be stocked with Skratch Labs, water, chips, pop, cookies etc. These are approximate - 8/14k (same location), 22k (50k start line), 32k, 43k, 52k, 60kABOUT THE CALEDON HILLS BRUCE TRAIL SECTION : INFO HEREA portion of proceeds will be going towards the Caledon Hills Bruce Trail Section does, so that we and others can go out and enjoy their well marked and well maintained trails.RACE KIT PICK UP: Registration/Kit Pick up opens at 6am on April 12 at Mono Centre - lower floor.WHAT IS INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION?Race bibBus transportation to the start line (50km and 72km)Soap bar from Sue's Soap CreationsEvent T-shirtA unique medal for all finishersCustom Bruce Trail/Crusher badge for those completing the E2EFree High-res photos from Sue Sitki PhotoPost-race foodFree parking at Mono Community CentrePARKING: Parking is free. Also, as space is limited, please do your best to carpool.AWARDS AND GIVEAWAYS: Awards will be given to the top 3 overall male, female and non-binary in each event.REFUND POLICY: Please note that once you register, if you are unable to participate for ANY reason, you will not be refunded your race registration fee. Transfers will be allowed for a $10 fee.SAFETY: No dogs on course, but allowed in the park on a leash and no strollers allowed on course. ACCOMMODATIONS: There are options for hotels available in the Orangeville and Brampton areas.RACE SWAG: All participants will receive a custom race t-shirt and finishers will each receive a race medal. Finishers in the End-to-End event will also earn a Caledon Hills Bruce Trail Club End-to-End badge.POST RACE FOOD: We will have post race food on site.