Welcome to the third edition of the Springbank Sprint!
As in years past, we are tremendously excited to welcome you to Springbank Park for a 5 km (New Era Grafix 5k) or 10 km (BackRoads Brews + Shoes 10k) race. In addition, we will be hosting some shorter runs for the kids (Little Vikings Sports Camp Kids' Runs).
New this year, The Jacob McKay Memorial Tandem Challenge! Perfect for corporate teams or run clubs, the tandem challenge will be a two person 10k relay (each runner will run 5k). Registration for this event is free and limited to ten teams. In return for free registration, teams will each have a goal of raising $1000 or more for Children's Health Foundation. This is a great way to rally your company or run club behind your team to see who can raise the most for CHF! We're looking forward to seeing which London company or run club can raise the most! **to register for Jacob's Race, you'll need to email us for an access code**
We will also be hosting some walking only events, 5k and 10k.
As with all of our events, $5 from each adult registration will be donated to the Children's Health Foundation in support of children and their families in our community.
The Venue
Springbank Park is the crown jewel of the Thames Valley Parkway. Come and enjoy the fast multi-use paved pathways as you run alongside the Thames River. The route is closed to vehicular traffic. The 5km, 10 km, and 1 km kids' run, are primarily out and back routes. The 50 metre and 100 metre kids' runs are short point to point runs.
The races will begin and end at 1205 Commissioners Road West, London, Ontario). There is ample parking near the start/finish area within 750 metres of the start/finish.
Race Sanctioning, Course Measurement, and Certification
The Springbank Sprint is proudly sanctioned by Athletics Ontario.
Due to the Springbank dam decommissioning project, we've had to alter our routes for 2024. You can view the course alterations here.
Race Schedule
Packet Pickup
All local runners are encouraged to pick up their race kits prior to race day in order to avoid congestion and line-ups on race morning.
Early pickups:
BackRoads Brews + Shoes
1295 Riverbend Road, London, ON
April 4th, 2024
5:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
April 5th, 2024
10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
On race morning, race kits will be available at the start/finish area beginnning at 8:30 a.m. If you are picking up your race kit on race morning, please give yourself ample time to do so.
April 6th, 2024 Race Day!
9:30 10 km start
9:35 5 km start/tandem challenge start
11:00 kids' runs (50 metre, 100 metre, 1 km)
50 and 100 metre kids' runs are for ages 0 - 10. 1k is for ages 8-15.
Post-race Party
New this year, head over to BackRoads Brews + Shoes after the race for the official post race party from 11:00 - 1:00 (feel free to go earlier, or stay later too). Details to follow before race day!
Timing
The 5km,10 km, and tandem challenge events will be chip-timed events. The kids' events will not be chip-timed and are fun runs. Chiptiming is being provided by Chiptime Results.
Aid Stations
Aid stations will be serving water.
Public toilets will be available at the start/finish area. There are public washrooms on the course as well.
Shirts, Medals, Prizes, and More!
Each participant in the adult races will receive an awesome event shirt courtesy of New Era Grafix and a race medal. The kids will also receive a finisher's medal and race bib.
There will be some post-race snacks available as well.
Our race photographer will be on hand to capture all of your awkward running facial expressions. Your photos are yours to download, FOR FREE.
Additional prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers in the 5 km and 10 km runs (female, male, and non-binary categories). Results for prizes will be based on gun-time. Prizes will be awarded to the top overall finisher in the walking events.
Refund Policy:
There are no refunds for this event. However, life happens. Work trouble, running injuries, a bad paper cut, we get it. If you have to withdraw from the event prior to March 6th, we will give you a 100% race credit for a future Persistence race (minus CHF donation, taxes, and fees).
If you need to withdraw after March 6th, you will receive a 50% race credit. Sorry, but by then we will have already paid for your stuff, and the resale market for unclaimed race shirts and medals is unfavourable.
Thanks for taking part in the event, we can't wait to cheer you on!
Course Records
5k Run
Jacob Lasci 17:04 (2022)
Jenna Schulz 17:50 (2022)
10k Run
Matt King 35:03 (2022)
Jaclyn Doyle 44:10 (2022)
5k Walk
Janice Strickland 36:41 (2023)
10k Walk
Tanya Izawa/Vivienne Legge 1:22:42 (2023)
National Records
Joanne Miklos den Iseger 5 mile Canadian Masters W75 (2022)
Canio Polosa 5 mile, 8k, 10 k Canadian Master M90 (2022)
Registration fees
New Era Grafix 5k Closed
Online registration closed-
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CA$56.00
leading the way
Dec 16 – Jan 22 -
CA$61.00
middle of the pack
Jan 23 – Feb 12 -
CA$66.00
procrastination pricing
Feb 13 – Mar 5
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BackRoads Brews + Shoes 10k Closed
Online registration closed-
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CA$56.00
leading the way
Dec 16 – Jan 22 -
CA$61.00
middle of the pack
Jan 23 – Feb 12 -
CA$66.00
procrastination pricing
Feb 13 – Mar 5
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5 km walk Closed
Online registration closed-
This sub-event is for walkers only, competitive or recreational. Running is not allowed in this event.
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CA$56.00
leading the way
Dec 16 – Jan 22 -
CA$61.00
middle of the pack
Jan 23 – Feb 12 -
CA$66.00
procrastination pricing
Feb 13 – Mar 5
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10 km walk Closed
Online registration closed-
This sub-event is for walkers only, competitive or recreational. Running is not allowed in this event.
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CA$56.00
leading the way
Dec 16 – Jan 22 -
CA$61.00
middle of the pack
Jan 23 – Feb 12 -
CA$66.00
procrastination pricing
Feb 13 – Mar 5
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Little Vikings Kids' 50 metres Closed
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CA$5.00Dec 16 - Mar 5
Little Vikings Kids' 100 metre Closed
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CA$5.00Dec 16 - Mar 5
Little Vikings Kids' 1 kilometre Closed
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CA$5.00Dec 16 - Mar 5
The Jacob McKay Memorial Tandem Challenge Closed
Teams of two will each run 5k. Which team can raise the most? (email persistenceracing@gmail.com for registration)
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FreeDec 16 - Mar 5
Top donors
| No. | Name | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anonymous | CA$135.15 |
| 2 | Steve Emery | CA$108.31 |
| 3 | Judy Jenkins | CA$108.31 |
Top fundraisers
| 1 |
View fundraiser page for Katelyn
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Katelyn ChinneryRaised: CA$243.46 |
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| 2 |
View fundraiser page for Ben
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Ben Vandevoore...CA$108.40 RaisedCA$100.00 Goal |
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| 3 |
View fundraiser page for Janice
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Janice StricklandCA$108.31 RaisedCA$100.00 Goal |
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| 4 |
View fundraiser page for Phyllis
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Phyllis RettyRaised: CA$108.31 |
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| 5 |
View fundraiser page for Laura
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Laura SilicRaised: CA$66.33 |
Contact information
- Event contact
- Neil McKay
- Website
- Visit website
