SPRING THAW 2023 IS SOLD OUT!
The last few seasons have been challenging and through it all, we have you to thank for your continued support for the Windsor-Essex community!
Participants have their choice of a 5km Run/Walk and Kid's Race options of Kid's 1km and Kid's 200m Dash!
*Running strollers permitted*
Race packet pickup will take place March 30th - April 1st from the Running Factory Wyandotte St. E location.
Race day will be Sunday, April 2nd from Running Factory Wyandotte (5480 Wyandotte St. E)! We encourage everyone to post pictures of their journey and share with the community to celebrate!
All proceeds to benefit Hospice of Windsor.
What you get with your registration:
- 5km Chip timed bib or kid's race bib
- New Balance Spring Thaw Tech Tee
- Finishers Medal
- Tim Hortons & Riviera Pizza post race goodies
- Chance at New Balance draw prizes
Swag Sneak Peak:
BROWSERS: GOOGLE CHROME, FIREFOX, SAFARI
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5K Run/Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
- Online registration closed
Kids 1K or Kids 200 Meter Dash Closed
Online registration closed-
- Online registration closed
Race Packet Pick-Up
Race Packet Pick-up will be March 30th-April 1st from Running Factory Wyandotte St. (5480 Wyandotte St. E, Windsor, ON N8S 1L9)
Packet Pick-up hours:
Thursday March 30th: 10am-8pm
Friday March 31st: 10am-8pm
Saturday, April 1st: 10am-5pm
No race packet pickup race morning, April 2nd.
Our Proud Sponsors
Course Map
Pledge Incentives
$100 Free Entry
$150 Free Entry & $25 RF Gift Card
$300 Free Entry & Tim Horton's Gift Basket
Keep in mind if you are collecting pledges, please register on-line to secure your Swag.
Any pledges collected in person can be brought to Running Factory Wyandotte St. location at Packet pick-up. Pledges raised that are eligible for free entry will receive refund upon handing in pledges.
Charity
About Hospice - Leadership & Innovation in Compassionate Care
We are pleased to be teaming up with Fitness for Hospice as the official Charity Sponsor of the Spring Thaw 5km .The Hospice of Windsor and Essex County Inc. is Canada's first community-based village concept which has a team of dedicated professional staff and volunteers that provide the very best patient care programs and services to patients and their families both on-site and throughout Windsor and Essex County.
The Hospice stands as a symbol of hope as it delivers compassion through support, education and empowerment while providing quality of life.
These programs and services are offered at no cost... which is where you come in.
It is through fundraising events such as this and the generosity of our community through donations, pledges and participation which allows The Hospice to continue to offer all that they do - FREE OF CHARGE.
Thank you for your support!
Event schedule
- Sun., April 2, 2023 10:00 a.m. - Kids Dash Start
- Sun., April 2, 2023 10:05 a.m. - Kids 1km Start
- Sun., April 2, 2023 10:15 a.m. - 5 km run/Walk Start
Contact information
- Event contact
- The Running Factory
- info@runningfactory.com
- Phone
- +1 519-945-3786
- Website
- Visit website
