Get Ready for the 2025 YMCA Northumberland's Rainbow Run, proudly together for EquALLity!
Join us for the YMCA Northumberland's Rainbow Run, a community celebration of love and diversity in a welcoming atmosphere that raises funds to build and strengthen our whole community.
So, lace up your sneakers and choose between a 2.5 km or 5 km walk or run – either way, it’s all about spreading love, acceptance, well-being and some of that rainbow magic. This event celebrates inclusion, diversity, and healthy living during Pride and Indigenous Month while raising funds to support our community’s wellness.
We warmly invite all individuals to participate and join the fun.
Registration: Adults $25 / Youth (age 5-12) $10 / Kids 4 & under free
The run starts at 9:30 a.m. (check-in opens at 8:30am)
As a token of accomplishment, the first 250 registered participants to cross the rainbow finish line will snag themselves a shiny finisher medal.
Snazzy and colourful Commemorative Event Socks (@$20/pair)* are available for purchase too!
In support of the YMCA Northumberland’s invaluable initiatives that provide a space for everyone to experience wellness, participants are encouraged to seek donations for the Rainbow Run. If you raise $75 or more in donations, you will receive a complimentary pair of Event Socks to show your pride! Also, if you raise $100 or more, you have the option to get your registration refunded too**.
**EXCITING NEWS**
An Online Silent Auction is now available - thanks to the generous support of many local businesses. Choose to bid on a variety of amazing deals and gifts! You'll even find some Father's Day ideas! Visit it here: Online Silent Auction
We encourage all attendees to embrace the festive spirit and dress up! Let's paint the town with our vibrant hues and celebrate the colours of the rainbow by dressing up in your most vivid and multi-toned outfits! 🎨🌈
So, come one, come all! We can’t wait to spread love and paint the town in a multicoloured rainbow at this epic family and community extravaganza!
Furry friends and strollers are also welcome.
This project has been made possible in part by the Government of Canada through the ParticipACTION Community Challenge Grant. The Community Challenge is a national physical activity initiative that encourages everyone to get active together throughout June, with Canada’s most active community winning the top prize of $100,000 to go towards local physical activity and sports initiatives.
Rainbow Run: where every step counts and every colour matters! See you at the start line!
*Once Promotion Product added, price will be adjusted at checkout. Quantities limited. Order early to ensure one is available!
**Please reach out to us to arrange processing.
COURSE:
The event begins at the Cobourg Yacht Club, 100 Hibernia Street, Cobourg. Find the course details, as well as parking options, by scrolling down or clicking here.
EVENT SCHEDULE:
| Sunday, June 1 | 8:30 am | Cobourg Yacht Club Table opens for registration and bib pickup. |
| Sunday, June 1 | 9:30 am | 5K Run and 2.5K Run/Walk Starts. |
Important Safety Note
For the safety of all participants, we strongly recommend against wearing iPods or similar audio devices that inhibit your ability to hear surrounding sounds. This is a danger to fellow participants and yourself if you cannot hear directions from a race official, event participant, or emergency vehicle.
Experience Cobourg
Meet up with your friends and family after the race to explore Cobourg including Downtown Cobourg and the many shops and restaurants. For information on coffee shops, restaurants, shopping and more in the Town of Cobourg visit experiencecobourg.ca
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Rainbow Run 5K
YMCA Northumberland Rainbow Run 5K
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Register for Rainbow Run 5K$25.00
Event Pricing
Apr 16 - May 31
Rainbow Run/Walk 2.5K
YMCA Northumberland Rainbow Run/Walk 2.5K
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Register for Rainbow Run/Walk 2.5K$25.00
Event Pricing
Apr 16 - May 31
Rainbow Run/Walk 2.5K - Youth (5-12yrs)
Youth Aged 5-12 years
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Register for Rainbow Run/Walk 2.5K - Youth (5-12yrs)$10.00Apr 16 - May 31
Rainbow Run/Walk 5K - Youth (5-12 years)
Youth aged 5-12 years
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Register for Rainbow Run/Walk 5K - Youth (5-12 years)$10.00Apr 16 - May 31
Rainbow Run/Walk 2.5K - Child (0-4 years)
Children 0-4 years of age
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Register for Rainbow Run/Walk 2.5K - Child (0-4 years)FreeApr 16 - May 31
Rainbow Run/Walk 5 K - Child (0-4 years)
Child 0-4 years old
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Register for Rainbow Run/Walk 5 K - Child (0-4 years)FreeApr 16 - May 31
YMCA Northumberland Course
The course is a 2.5 km course. Participants can walk or run the course. A 5 km option is available to participants. Participants would do the course 2 times should they wish to run a 5 km. The race starts at 9:30 am. Road closures are from 8:30 until 11:00 am.
Participants start at the Cobourg Yacht Club, 100 Hibernia Street, Cobourg, ON K9A 3J8. Head west towards the boardwalk. Take a small dip south towards the boat storage gate and back up towards the Boardwalk.
Don't go on the Boardwalk, stay on Hibernia Street until you get to Orr Street.
Turn left onto Orr Street.
Turn left onto Durham Street.
Turn right onto Sydenham Street. Go until Ontario Street.
Turn right onto Ontario Street.
Turn right onto Albert Street (stay to your right on Albert Street). Go until Durham Street.
Turn left onto Durham Street.
Turn right onto King Street (stay on your right on King Street). Go until Second Street. (Rainbow Walk).
Turn right onto Second Street. Go until you reach the Waterfront Park (Frink).
Move along the east path of Waterfront Park until The Esplanade.
Turn right on The Esplanade. Stay on the sidewalk until the first path.
Turn left onto the path leading to the water.
Turn right onto the bike path and travel west.
Turn left at Third Street, staying on the sidewalk and travelling south.
Stay on the path going south towards the pier.
Turn onto the path closest to the water and travel west to the finish line.
The route is 2.5 km. Participants doing a 5K will do a second loop.
YMCA Rainbow Run Socks
Get yourself a pair of our Rainbow Run Socks!
Celebrate your participation and accomplishment with our high-quality and super-fun Rainbow Socks. Thanks to Talbot Promo and YMCA Northumberland, you can take home this special keepsake for $20 per pair. All socks are one-size, comfortably fitting those aged 12 and up.
You will be prompted to purchase these fabulous socks after the registration process. We can't wait to see you in them on the course!
YMCA Rainbow Run T-Shirt
Get yourself a Rainbow Run T-shirt!
Celebrate your participation and accomplishment with our high-quality pale grey commemorative event t-shirts. Thanks to PJs Custom Outfitting and YMCA Northumberland, you can take home this special keepsake for $20 per shirt. Limited sizes are available, get yours while supplies last.
You will be prompted to purchase these tees after the registration process.
Parking
Parking:
Be advised that road closures are in effect as of 7:00 a.m.
After 7 am you can avoid the road closure and still get to the parking at the Harbour if you access it by driving south on Ontario Street, turn left onto Albert St, right on Hibernia St, and left onto Third Street. Remember it is paid parking from 9 am - 8 pm.
To access parking south of King Street travel south on Division Street. We encourage you to arrive early to find parking and to avoid traffic congestion due to run road closures. Carpool where possible.
There are many options for parking near the run starting line located at the Marina and along the waterfront. Waterfront parking, on-street and in waterfront parking lots, is enforced from 9am - 8pm, Monday to Sunday, holidays included, with the exception of the East Beach Parking Area, which is enforced from 9am to 4pm.. The following lots are included in Waterfront Parking:
- McGill Street lot
- Centennial Lot
- Charles Street Lot
- The Esplanade Lots (East and West)
- Albert Street Lot
On street and downtown lot PAID parking is available in Downtown Cobourg. The Town of Cobourg offers two (2) hours free parking in the following downtown municipal lots a short walk to the starting line at the Cobourg Marina:
- Covert Street Parking Lot
- Second Street Parking Lot
- Victoria Square Parking Lot
- Third Street Parking Lot
- Hibernia Street Parking Lot
Visit www.cobourg.ca/parking for detailed parking information.
YMCA Northumberland Rainbow Run Playlist
Thank you to our Community Partners and Sponsors!
Contact information
- Event contact
- Jessica Laws
- jessica.laws@nrt.ymca.ca
- Phone
- 613-661-9508
- Website
- Visit website
