Name: Stratford 5K Run/Walk 2024
Start: 2024-10-06T08:50:00-04:00
Location: 55 Queen St, Stratford, ON N5A 4M9, Canada

We're back for our 3rd year of the running of the Stratford 5k Run/Walk.

Thanks to all our runners from 2023, we were able to raise more than $21,000 for The Local Community Food Centre (CFC).

The Local CFC Stratford 5K Run/Walk will start and finish in Upper Queens Park Stratford Ontario. The route will take you past the beautiful Victoria lake and the legendary Stratford Festival theatres. This race will be chip timed and is welcomed to all runners, walkers and strollers. We will also have a kids race with medals and treats form Rheo Thompson, starting 8:50am sharp. You must register your child(ren) to participate. The kids run is approximately 600 metres. 100% of the proceeds go to The Local Community Food Centre.

Three New Additions to our 2024 Race

1. We're introducing the Race Expo, this will be held on October 5th at The Local Community Food Centre (612 Erie Street, Stratford). We'll have vendors and other sports related professionals. Not to be missed! It's also the only day besides race morning you'll be able to pick up your bibs.

2. Fundraising Challenge: You will receive a reward based on the fundraising amount you reach by end of race day (see below for the fundraising tiers). There will be prizing for all fundraisers that raise $250 or greater for The Local Community Food Centre. Better prizing as you hit higher fundraising tiers. For rewards please visit https://stratford5k.com/fundraising-challenge/.

Fundraising Tiers:

A. $250 - $499.99

B. $500 - $999.99

C. $1000 - $1999.99

D. $2000 - $4999.99

3. Reduced registration fee for all youths under the age of 17 that participate in the 5K. $20 + registration fees

Important Dates

Early Bird Pricing Ends	July 14, 2024 11:59 pm
No Refunds Past	August 31, 2024 11:59 pm
Last Day of Transfers	September 22, 2024 11:59 pm
Online Registration Closes	September 27, 2024 11:59 pm
Race EXPO - Packet Pick Up/Registration (612 Erie Street, Stratford)	October 5, 2024 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Race Day Registration and Packet Pick Up (Upper Queens Park, Stratford)	October 6, 2024

Race Day Registration fee is $50 (based on availability) , please register online to avoid price increase!

Registration fee on October 5th is $50 (based on availability).

We will try our best to have an electronic payment option but this is not guaranteed. Please expect to pay cash for registration October 5th and 6th.

Refunds

You may request a full refund till August 31, 2024 by sending your request to stratford5km@gmail.com. We will refund the full amount minus the processing fee.

TEAMS - You may register as a team. There will be a team category award. The three fastest times from your team will be used to determine the winning team. You MUST have the minimum number of three participants in your team!

AWARDS - We will have awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd male and female (based on clock time). As well as top age category prizing for male and female for categories: Under 17, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. Of course last but not least, the top fastest team will take home the coveted team trophy.

RAFFLE - We will raffle out a pair of Altra Shoes at the awards ceremony. So stick around.

ELITE RUNNERS - See more details at https://stratford5k.com/elite-runners/

Registration fees

Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees

Kids Run Closed

Online registration closed

A fun kids run around the Upper Queens park. Kids will receive a medal for completing the 600 metre course.
1. $7.81
  
  Jun. 15 – Jul. 14
2. $7.81
  
  Jul. 15 – Oct. 2

Stratford 5K Run/Walk Closed

Online registration closed

For participants 17 years and older
1. $35.64
  
  Jun. 15 – Jul. 14
2. $46.77
  
  Jul. 15 – Oct. 2

Stratford 5K Youth Run/Walk Closed

Online registration closed

Youth under the age of 17 on race day
1. $24.51
  
  Jun. 15 – Jul. 14
2. $24.51
  
  Jul. 15 – Oct. 2

Yellow Bib - Stratford 5K Youth Run/Walk Closed

Online registration closed

This is the no-frills bib for youth aged 16 and under, it does not include a t-shirt or a medal.
1. $24.80
  
  Jun. 15 – Jul. 14
2. $24.80
  
  Jul. 15 – Oct. 2

Yellow Bib - Stratford 5K Run/Walk Closed

Online registration closed

This is the no-frills bib, it does not include a t-shirt or a medal. For ages 17 and up.
1. $36.08
  
  Jun. 15 – Jul. 14
2. $47.36
  
  Jul. 15 – Oct. 2

The Local Community Food Centre

The Local Community Food Centre in Stratford, Ontario, empowers those with barriers to accessing and benefiting from good healthy food by offering opportunities to cook, grow, share, and advocate for good food for everyone in our community. We approach the problems of poverty and food insecurity as justice issues rather than acts of charity, knowing that access to good food is central to health and should be treated as a basic right. Our programs empower people to advocate for themselves and assists them in building kitchen and gardening skills that help alleviate their food insecurity in a dignified and non-stigmatizing way. While our emphasis is on empowering our low-income neighbours, we welcome the whole community to access our services and programs to promote connectedness and enhance belonging as we work together to build a stronger, more resilient community for us all. Click Here for More Info

5k Route

Route Preview

Event schedule

Sun., October 6, 2024 7:30 a.m. - Race Day - Packet Pick Up & Registration Opens
Sun., October 6, 2024 8:30 a.m. - Race Day - Registration Closes
Sun., October 6, 2024 8:50 a.m. - Kids Fun Run
Sun., October 6, 2024 9:15 a.m. - Race Day - Packet Pick Up Closes
Sun., October 6, 2024 9:30 a.m. - Stratford 5K Run/Walk

Top teams

1	McKay Strong!! Raised: $1,360.00	View page
2	The Racin' Rotaractors Raised: $1,100.00	View page
3	Black Swan Run Club Raised: $990.96	View page
4	Stratford Sabrecats Raised: $565.00	View page
5	Yknots Raised: $425.00	View page
6	D&S Downham Equipment $375.00 Raised $2,000.00 Goal	View page
7	Ritual Studio Raised: $225.00	View page
8	The Erb Group $175.00 Raised $500.00 Goal	View page
9	Ten Toe’n Raised: $110.00	View page
10	Stratford Aces U15A Raised: $100.00	View page

Top fundraisers

1	View fundraiser page for Derek	Derek Barnes $710.00 Raised $250.00 Goal	View page for Derek
2	View fundraiser page for Fay	Fay Brothersto... Raised: $475.00	View page for Fay
3	View fundraiser page for Megan	Megan Speiran $475.00 Raised $300.00 Goal	View page for Megan
4	View fundraiser page for Marsha	Marsha Irvine $375.00 Raised $500.00 Goal	View page for Marsha
5	View fundraiser page for Andrew	Andrew Mugford $350.00 Raised $500.00 Goal	View page for Andrew
6	View fundraiser page for Korbin	Korbin Bell $315.00 Raised $300.00 Goal	View page for Korbin
7	View fundraiser page for Lynn	Lynn Bowman Raised: $295.00	View page for Lynn
8	View fundraiser page for Aidan	Aidan Mugford Raised: $275.00	View page for Aidan
9	View fundraiser page for Micah	Micah Mugford Raised: $275.00	View page for Micah
10	View fundraiser page for Ezra	Ezra McKay $250.00 Raised $250.00 Goal	View page for Ezra