SPRING THAW 2024
SOLD OUT!
Spring Thaw 2024 will take place on Sunday, April 7th at Running Factory Wyandotte on a closed road course!
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 April 4th-April 6th from the Running Factory Wyandotte St. E location (only).
We encourage everyone to post pictures of their journey and share with the community to celebrate!
Thank you for your participation and support in 2023. We are looking forward to a great year of racing and fundraising for great local charities in 2024.
All proceeds to benefit Hospice of Windsor.
What you get with your registration:
- 5km Chip timed bib or kid's race bib
- Spring Thaw Neck Warmer and cotton tee
- Finishers Medal
- Post-race hospitality provided by Tim Horton's & Boston Pizza
- Chance at New Balance draw prizes
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BROWSERS: GOOGLE CHROME, FIREFOX, SAFARI
Registration fees
5K Run/Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
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ClosedDec. 8 – Jan. 2
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$45.00
Early Bird Pricing with Swag
Jan. 3 – Mar. 16 -
$50.00
Registration with Swag
Mar. 16 – Mar. 22 -
$50.00
Registration - No Swag
Mar. 22 – Apr. 3
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Kids 1K or Kids 200 Meter Dash Closed
Online registration closed-
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ClosedDec. 8 – Jan. 2
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$20.00
Early Bird Pricing with Shirt
Jan. 3 – Mar. 16 -
$25.00
Registration with Shirt
Mar. 16 – Mar. 22 -
$25.00
Registration - No Shirt
Mar. 22 – Apr. 3
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Race Packet Pick-Up
Race Packet Pick-up will be April 4th - April 6th from Running Factory Wyandotte St.
5480 Wyandotte St. E, Windsor, ON N8S 1L9
Packet Pick-up hours:
Thursday April 4th: 10am-8pm
Friday April 5th: 10am-8pm
Saturday, April 6th: 10am-5pm
No race packet pickup race morning, April 7th.
Our Proud Sponsors
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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 7, 2024 10:00 a.m. - Kids Dash Start
- Sun., April 7, 2024 10:05 a.m. - Kids 1km Start
- Sun., April 7, 2024 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
