The 2nd annual Stouffville Main Street 5K and 1K Kids Dash, to benefit the Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation, will be in the morning of Sunday June 16, 2024. This Father's Day, we look forward to welcoming competitive and recreational runners and walkers alike. Come as an individual, a family, a group of friends or an office team and join in the fun.
Runners, Walkers, and Strollers allowed. Please no bicycles, rollerblades or scooters. Dogs are welcome in the runner's village only, however please keep them on the leash.
JOIN OUR TEAM CHALLENGE!
We are calling all Businesses, Sports Teams, and Community Groups, to join in on our Team Challenge and raise money for the Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation. Join the Challenge to see which team can raise the most money. The winning team will be named the morning of the run.
REGISTRATION CLOSED!
5K: Registrations after June 5 2024, will not receive a medal the day of the race.
After May 22nd, T-shirts available as quantities last.
Athletics Ontario Road & Trail Race Sanction
We are pleased to inform you that the Stouffville Main Street 5K has again been granted the Athletics Ontario race sanction, following a set of strict safety guidelines and professional best practices.
FUNDRAISING
While fundraising is not mandatory, it is certainly encouraged and the suggested fundraising minimum is $100 per adult and $50 per child. While your registration fee for the event helps to cover the various event costs from road closures to post-race nourishment and logistics staff, any fundraising dollars go directly to the Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation. Donations over $20 will receive a charitable tax receipt from the Foundation. Raise over $250 as an individual and your name will be entered into a draw to win 2 Day Passes to Canada's Wonderland or a $125.00 Longo's Gift Card.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Interested in becoming a partner on the event? We are currently seeking event sponsors at various levels. To learn more about these opportunities, send an email to sponsorship@townofws.ca.
VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES
If you'd like to participate as a vendor in our Runners' Village you can learn more by contacting janine.slaman@townofws.ca with any questions.
Registration fees
Main Street 5K Closed
Online registration closed-
Walk/Run/Stroll across Main Street in support of Markham Stouffville Hospital! All participants young and old must have a registered number bib. If you would like to participate in both the Main St 5K and the Kids 1K Dash, please ensure you have registered for both in advance.
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$50.00
Early Bird Pricing
Feb. 15 – May 5 -
$60.00May 6 – Jun. 12
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Kids 1K Dash Closed
Online registration closed-
For youth 12 and under, we have a 1Km, so the kids can get in on the FUNdraising! If you would like to participate in both the Main St 5K and the Kids 1K Dash, please ensure you have registered for both in advance.
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$25.00
Early Bird Pricing
Feb. 15 – May 5 -
$30.00May 6 – Jun. 12
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RACE TIMING
This is an official chip-timed event. All registered participants will receive an official finish time upon crossing the Finish Line. Please check back on the Results page post-race.
PARKING
Free parking will be available at the Thicketwood Parking Lot. Please be sure to enter the Thicketwood Park lot from its south entrance via Booth Dr. as Park Drive will be closed.
RACE KIT PICK UP
Race Kit Pick Up for the runner number bib, T-shirt and other materials will be available at the Latcham Hall Community Centre located at 8 Park Drive on the following dates and times:
Thursday June 13, 3:00 - 8:00 pm
Saturday June 15, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
For those registered after June 6 - please check in with the INFO booth at the Runner's Village the morning of the run for your race kit.
RACE MORNING ONSITE REGISTRATION
There will be NO walk-in onsite registration. All registration must be done online before June 13th. All who intend to participate must pre-register to run.
HYDRATION ONSITE
Water will be available at the Runners Village before and after the run, and there will be one Hydration Station on course at the 2K mark and on the return at ~3.8K mark where runners can grab a cup of water during the run or have their hydration bottle filled.
BAGGAGE CHECK
We regret that there will be NO Baggage Check available at this event. If you are bringing personal belongings to the event site, please ask a friend or family member to be responsible for them during your run.
WASHROOM FACILITIES
Washroom facilities are available at Memorial Park (South-West corner), and on the South side of Latcham Hall. Sanitized portable toilet units will also be available at the Aid Stations on course.
EVENT MEDICAL
Runner safety is of utmost priority, thus we have taken very effort to mitigate all foreseeable health risks from participating in the event. Odyssey Event Medical will also have a medical station at the Runners Village with trauma-equipped mobile medics on the course.
COVID MITIGATION and HEALTH PRACTICES
At this time, event planning for the run is following all Health Ontario guidelines regarding outdoor gatherings. There are currently no restrictions put in place by Health Canada or Health Ontario. Should that change in the days leading up to race day, race organizers will be following all public health guidelines and will inform participants by e-mail beforehand.
REFUND/TRANSFER POLICY
After having registered, if you are unable to participate in the event for whatever unforeseeable reason, there will unfortunately be no refund. However, your registration fee can be transferred to a donation to the Markham-Stouffville Hospital Foundation, and a tax receipt will be issued in your name. Deferments will also not be facilitated.
Registration Transfers: Transfers will be possible to another individual. Please e-mail us to indicate you wish to transfer your bib to another person. The receiving person's profile information must be received to process the transfer. A small processing fee will be charged.
VENDORS
Interested in participating in our Runners' Village as a vendor? Sign up for a 10x10 space to promote your services or products, provide samples or network with our registered runners. For more information and to sign up as a vendor, please email janine.slaman@townofws.ca
Event schedule
- Sun., June 16, 2024 7:30 a.m. - Runners Village opens
- Sun., June 16, 2024 8:00 a.m. - Greetings and 5K Warm-up
- Sun., June 16, 2024 8:30 a.m. - 5K Run
- Sun., June 16, 2024 8:45 a.m. - Post-run Nourishment & Festivities
- Sun., June 16, 2024 9:30 a.m. - 1K Kids Dash Warm Up
- Sun., June 16, 2024 9:45 a.m. - 1K Kids Dash Start
Contact information
- Event contact
- Janine Slaman, Events Coordinator
- Phone
- 905-640-1900 ext. 2466
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