VIRTUAL REGISTRATION WILL BE
AVAILABLE UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2023
PRE-RACE INFORMATION - sent by email on Wednesday, available on YouTube or below...
Race day is almost here!
You can watch a video version of this update here:
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Race Day - Saturday, May 20
Race Location – Mansfield Outdoor Centre
Bib Pickup - available at race site beginning at 8:00am
Race day timeline - 25K begins at 9:00am, 10K begins at 9:30am, 5K begins @ 10:00am, Awards @ 11:00am (approximately)
Parking is free, please follow marshals for parking location.
Course is marked with colour coordinated flags that match your bib colour – orange for 10K, blue for 5K. 25K is pink and will be completing 2 loops of the 10K and 1 loop of the 5K - in that order. We will be marking your bibs after each completed loop at the start/finish so that you know which loop to follow.
Cup-Free/Aid Stations– All of our events are now cup-less. We recommend that you bring your own vessel to carry water. We will have a 250ml bite-top flask that can be purchased for $15 at bib pickup. There will be water and Skratch or GU electrolytes at the start line and at the aid station on course which is at approx. 4.5K mark – not quite halfway for the 10K, almost at the end of the 5K so be sure to start your race with some liquids! 25K’ers will have access to another aid station at the start/finish line with salty, sweet and carb snacks, water/electrolytes – you can place anything you need to access between loops in this tented area.
Awards - we will present golden goodies from Ontario Honey Creations to the top 3 male/female finishers in each distance. Your bib is chip timed; awards are based on overall finish time. The award ceremony will take place at approximately 11:00am and continue on.
Post Race – we will have some snacks for you after the race. Mansfield Outdoor Centre has lots of picnic tables and open areas if you’d like to spend some time relaxing or exploring.
Weather – Spring in Ontario can present all sorts of challenges. Come prepared for rain, sun and black flies (not necessarily in that order), we have begun our sun dance as there is rain in the forecast.
Please take a moment to thank our awesome volunteers when you see them because without them, there is no race.
See you on race day!
Jodi & Norman
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Saturday, May 20, 2023
Mansfield Outdoor Centre, Mansfield, Ontario
**2nd Annual - new distance added - 25K**
We love a good theme for our events and this one is no exception!
There's gold in them hills
The Lost Treasure Trail Race is inspired by the legend of none other than Jesse James, the American Outlaw.
Rumour has it that Jesse wanted to escape the long arm of the law in the US so he decided to bring his recently acquired gold coin fortune up to Canada to hide out with his relatives in Mulmur.
Registration fees
Virtual 10K Run/Walk/Hike - Canadian Participants Closed
Includes shipping to Canadian addresses.
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$45.00
includes shipping within Canada
Jan. 3 - Dec. 31
Virtual 10K Run/Walk/Hike - International Participants Closed
Includes shipping to addresses outside of Canada.
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$55.00
includes shipping via Canada Post
Jan. 3 - Dec. 31
25K RACE - 09:00am START
Rather than a big loop where you'll be too spread out, we have opted for loops that include both the 10K and 5K courses, that way, you'll hit the aid stations (and portapotty!) more frequently and see more of your fellow trail runners, woot!
*please note: as with all distances, the courses have been measured by GPS yet not all GPS's are created equal; your settings may not measure the waypoints as frequently, therefore you may encounter a difference in the total distance. Just know that it is as accurate as we could possibly make it!
10K RACE - 09:30am START
Before heading up into the single track, you will complete a loop around the base on wide, grassy trail. Then up you go, about 550 metres also on double wide, which leads into the winding single track. After you hit the aid station at approximately 4.5K, be prepared for some longer, steeper climbs but don't fret, you'll finish on a nice downhill!
*please note: as with all distances, the courses have been measured by GPS yet not all GPS's are created equal; your settings may not measure the waypoints as frequently, therefore you may encounter a difference in the total distance. Just know that it is as accurate as we could possibly make it!
5K RACE - 10:00am START
No time to waste as you start on a climb of about 550 metres on double wide trail. Once you hit the top, say hello to the winding single track that Mansfield is known for! Once you hit the aid station, it's a hard left that leads to the well deserved downhill to the finish!
*please note: as with all distances, the courses have been measured by GPS yet not all GPS's are created equal; your settings may not measure the waypoints as frequently, therefore you may encounter a difference in the total distance. Just know that it is as accurate as we could possibly make it!
LOCATION - Mansfield Outdoor Centre
The Mansfield Outdoor Centre features an incredible variety of trails for both mountain biking, cross country skiing and, of course, running.
MOC is a jewel in the crown of Dufferin County and is nestled in the hills of Mulmur Township on 300 acres of forest, fields and the Pine River.
VIRTUAL OPTION
Live too far away? Schedule conflicts? FOMO? No problem! Sign up for our virtual event and we will send you a custom medal, bib and cooling towel so you can participate any day, anytime, anywhere!
BIB PICKUP * SWAG * AID STATION * POST RACE
BIB PICKUP
Opens at 8:00am on race morning beside the lodge.
SWAG
Each finisher will receive our double sided coin medal as well as your choice between a logo'd drinking glass or chill towel!
AID STATIONS & CUP FREE
There will be two aid stations for the 25K and one aid station on the 10K course (approximately at the halfway point), providing water and electrolytes. The 5K'ers hit this late in the game so we recommend you carry your own fluids from the start if you like. This is a CUP-FREE event, therefore you will need to bring your own handheld, hydration pack or bottle to fill. Check out the GottaRunRacing 250ml flask available for purchase with registration and at event.
POST RACE ACTIVITIES
After you cross the finish line, there will be post run snacks available.
THE FINE PRINT
* No refunds. If event is cancelled for any reason, all participants will be transferred to the 2023 Virtual Run option.
* No headphones, pets or strollers on course.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
TIMING & RESULTS
AWARDS
Overall 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers male/female in each distance will be acknowledged on the podium with a selection of local goodies from Ontario Honey Creations.
FOLLOW US
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ATHLETICS ONTARIO RACE SANCTION & TRILLIUM RACE SERIES
The Lost Treasure Trail Race is not only Sanctioned by Athletics Ontario, but also part of the Athletics Ontario Trillium Running series, where Athletics Ontario members will be recognized and rewarded for participation in this race, among other Sanctioned races in the series. Are you an Athletics Ontario member, or wish to join? LINK to register
ORIGIN STORY
Check out the story by Jeanette McFarlane of Dufferin County Goods here:
https://www.dufferincountygoods.com/blog-blurb/2017/7/31/where-to-find-jesse-james-gold-in-mulmur
and in this video by @diggingcanuck:
Event schedule
- Wed., May 17, 2023 11:59 p.m. - Online Registration Closes
- Sat., May 20, 2023 8:00 a.m. - Bib Pickup Opens
- Sat., May 20, 2023 9:00 a.m. - 25K Starts
- Sat., May 20, 2023 9:30 a.m. - 10K Starts
- Sat., May 20, 2023 10:00 a.m. - 5K Starts
- Sat., May 20, 2023 11:00 a.m. - Award Ceremony - Approx.
Contact information
- Event contact
- Jodi McNeill
- gottarunracing@gmail.com
- Website
- Visit website