The Howling Ghost Trail Race

Event Overview

Join us on September 27th, 2025, at the Springwater Conservation Area in Aylmer (40 minutes from London) for the third edition of The Howling Ghost Trail Race! You can choose to complete the New Era Grafix 8k, 16k, or The BackRoads Brews + Shoes 24k through the beautiful Carolinian forest of Springwater.

New this year, you can challenge yourself to complete 8k during the new Night Howl sub event! Headlamps will be mandatory in the night race. You could also try the ultimate challenge, by taking on the Day/Night Challenge, running one of the day races and then coming back for the Night Howl!

Registration and Pricing

Registration prices include mandatory charges and are as follows:

• 8k Race: $62.15 (super saver)
• 16k Race: $67.60 (super saver)
• 24k Race: $73.05 (super saver)
• 8k Night Howl: $62.15 (super saver)

Please ensure to confirm your spots early as these prices are subject to change.

Event Schedule

• September 25: Early packet pick-up at BackRoads Brews + Shoes (6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.)
• September 26: Early packet pick-up at BackRoads Brews + Shoes (10 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
• September 27: Race Day (starts at 10:30 a.m.)

Aid Station and Amenities

We will have an aid station located near the start/finish area with hydration and food options available every 8 km. This year, we are going cupless; please bring your own cup or bottle.

Contact Information

For inquiries, reach out to Neil McKay via email: [email protected].