YMCA Charity 5K

Helping Kids Shine On at Camp

Each year, the YMCA of Greater Toronto welcomes thousands of children aged 4 to 15 to our overnight and day camps. At camp, they experience fun, friendship, and the great outdoors. The learning, support, and opportunities they receive help ignite their potential to Shine On all year round.

This year, our goal is to raise $245,000 to send over 600 children to camp—100 more than last year! With your generosity, we know we can make it happen!

We can't thank you enough for helping kids across the GTA experience unforgettable adventures in nature. Your contributions will help campers build lifelong friendships and lasting memories.

We look forward to seeing you on race day and celebrating your fundraising progress as you rally your supporters!

How to Get Involved

When you register for the YMCA Charity 5K, you can donate and/or fundraise to support YMCA Camps.

Fundraising Incentives

We know that helping kids make camp memories is a reward in itself, but the more you raise, the more kids can attend. We’re excited to introduce special rewards for your efforts!

*Please allow 6-8 weeks after fundraising ends for registration fee reimbursement and incentives to be processed.

Getting Started is Easy!

1. Sign in to Race Roster (top right corner).
2. Click Edit Fundraising Page below your profile image.
3. Customize your goal, write a message, upload a photo.
4. Click Save to update.

Your fundraising page includes preset buttons for social sharing—just click to spread the word!