This is the 4th Annual Stratford 5k Run/Walk.
Thanks to all our runners from 2024, we were able to raise more than $26,000+ 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 from 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.
Remember: Reduced registration fee for all youths under the age of 17 that participate in the 5K. $20 + registration fees
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
Important Dates
Early Bird Pricing Ends | July 14, 2025 11:59 pm |
No Refunds Past | August 31, 2025 11:59 pm |
Last Day of Transfers | September 22, 2025 11:59 pm |
Online Registration Closes | September 28, 2025 11:59 pm |
Packet Pick Up/Registration (612 Erie Street, Stratford) | October 4, 2025 10:00 am - 3:00 pm |
Race Day Registration and Packet Pick Up (Upper Queens Park, Stratford) | October 5, 2025 |
Race Day Registration fee is $55 (based on availability) , please register online to avoid price increase!
Registration fee on October 5th is $55 (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, 2025 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/
NOTE: ALL PRICES INCLUDE REGISTRATION FEES
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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.
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$7.64Jun 1 – Jul 14
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$7.64Jul 15 – Sept 28
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Stratford 5K Youth Run/Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
Youth under the age of 17 on race day
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$23.83Jun 1 – Jul 14
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$23.83Jul 15 – Sept 28
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Stratford 5K Run/Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
For participants 17 years and older
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$40.02Jun 1 – Jul 14
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$50.81Jul 15 – Sept 28
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Hooded Sweatshirt - Stand Alone Purchase Closed
Online registration closed-
For Hooded Sweatshirt Purchase. For Race registration and Hoodie, select one of the 5K options!
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Jun 1 – Jul 14
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Jul 15 – Sept 28
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Stratford 5K Run/Walk - No Medal - Light Blue Bib Closed
Online registration closed-
This bib does not include a medal
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$40.02Jun 1 – Jul 14
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$50.81Jul 15 – Sept 28
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Stratford 5K Youth Run/Walk - No Medal - Light Blue Bib Closed
Online registration closed-
This bib does not include a medal
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$23.83Jun 1 – Jul 14
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$23.83Jul 15 – Sept 28
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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
Sponsors
Title Sponsor
Gold Level Sponsors
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5k Route
Route Preview
Event schedule
- Sun, October 5, 2025 7:30 a.m. - Race Day - Packet Pick Up & Registration Opens
- Sun, October 5, 2025 8:30 a.m. - Race Day - Registration Closes
- Sun, October 5, 2025 8:50 a.m. - Kids Fun Run
- Sun, October 5, 2025 9:15 a.m. - Race Day - Packet Pick Up Closes
- Sun, October 5, 2025 9:30 a.m. - Stratford 5K Run/Walk
Top teams
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Wills and PriorRaised:$2,450.96 |
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RISE Run ClubRaised:$1,185.00 |
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Black Swan Running CoRaised:$600.00 |
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Stratford SabrecatsRaised:$435.00 |
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The Erb GroupRaised:$300.00 |
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Avon Dental Stratford Strikers U11 BoysRaised:$225.00 |
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Three Amigos$160.00 Raised$200.00 Goal |
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Collective Wellness & Ritual StudioRaised:$150.00 |
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The Stroller RollersRaised:$125.00 |
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Team collinsRaised:$125.00 |
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Top fundraisers
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Derek Barnes$1,010.00 Raised$250.00 Goal |
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Susan Oliver$1,000.96 Raised$1,000.00 Goal |
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Sergio Lappano$883.00 Raised$500.00 Goal |
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Fay Brothersto...$425.00 Raised$500.00 Goal |
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David GilhoolyRaised: $250.00 |
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Jennifer Shaw$245.00 Raised$100.00 Goal |
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Matt MakovnykRaised: $225.00 |
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Caitlin LuxfordRaised: $175.00 |
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Levi HorenbergRaised: $150.00 |
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Nicole Desrosiers$150.00 Raised$100.00 Goal |
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Contact information
- Event contact
- Dan Rajagopalan
- Website
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