The Callous Crow
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The Callous Crow Trail Race
The fourth edition of The Callous Crow takes place at the Crowbar Hiking Trails in Porters Lake, Nova Scotia. The event route passes through the Waverley - Salmon River Long Lake Wilderness Area, utilizing a trail system maintained by the Crowbar Lake Wilderness Association.
The event features a single distance held on narrow, technical terrain:
- 21 km: A technical loop featuring roots, rocks, steep ascents, and descents through old-growth forests and granite outcrops.
To manage runner spacing and avoid congestion on the narrow trails, the event utilizes two separate start waves departing five minutes apart. Participants select their wave based on their expected completion time, with Wave 1 reserved for those anticipating a finish in under three hours. The race is chip-timed, so the specific start wave does not affect individual results.
A mandatory cutoff is enforced at the 7.6 km mark of the race. Competitors must reach this point within two hours of the start to continue on the full loop. Those who do not meet the cutoff are directed to a shortened 13 km route. The event aim is for all participants to exit the trail within five hours. Three dollars from every entry fee is donated to the trail system maintenance. While dogs are permitted at the start and finish areas, they are not allowed on the race course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
