Jonesy’s Run is a 5K run/walk in honour of Windsor’s Bob Jones, a former assistant coach for the Ottawa Senators, who passed away from of ALS on July 26, 2024 at the age of 54.
Bob became a vocal advocate for ALS research awareness after his diagnosis in 2022.
ALS or Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a progressive nervous system disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, causing loss of muscle control.
All proceeds from this annual event will benefit The ALS Society of Windsor-Essex County, assisting persons living with ALS and their families while contributing to research that leads to a cure.
Join us on the paved trail at Tecumseh’s Lakewood Park South on Saturday, July 12 to remember and celebrate Bob Jones! Registration will be limited to 400 persons. The 5K route will be 3 full laps around the park’s paved outer trail. Runners and walkers will start at different times due to the narrow path.
In cooperation with the Windsor Spitfires, there will be a casual Meet & Greet with some local players TBA before the event. You must be registered for this event to participate in the Meet & Greet.
Post-race hospitality will be held on site after each event with the addition optional Adult Hospitality at Johnny Shotz (13037 Tecumseh Rd E, Tecumseh). Your registration fee of $50 allows you entry to this event. If you would like to attend and did not participate in the run/walk, admission is $50 with all proceeds also going to The ALS Society of Windsor-Essex County.
Please Note: parking is limited at Lakewood Park. Please plan to arrive early, consider carpooling with friends or parking on area side streets.
- 7:30am – Race Day Registration if not sold out in advance online through Race Roster
- 9:00am – Ace's 200m Kids Dash
- 9:05am – Bomber's Kilometre Kids Run
- 9:15am – 5K Run
- 9:45am – 5K and 1K Walk
- 11:00am – Adult Hospitality at Johnny Shotz
Last Minute Race Registration & Race Packet Pickup:
- Thursday, July 10 from 10am-8pm @ The Running Factory, 5480 Wyandotte Street East
- Friday, July 11 from 10am-5pm @ The Running Factory 5480 Wyandotte Street East
- Saturday, July 12 from 7:30am-8:45am @ Lakewood Park South if spaces are still available after online registration has closed
The first 400 registrations will receive a Finishers Medal and a limited edition T-Shirt!
NO REFUNDS - BIB TRANSFERS AVAILABLE UNTIL JULY 11, 2025
For the safety of all our participants and due to the narrow trail at Lakewood Park, strollers, baby joggers and pets will not be allowed at this event. Thank you for your understanding.
Registration fees Spots remaining: 393
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5K RUN Limited spots available
3 Laps around the perimeter of Lakewood Park on a paved trail
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Register for 5K RUN$56.20Jun 1 - Jul 9
5K WALK Limited spots available
3 laps around the perimeter of Lakewood Park on a paved trail
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Register for 5K WALK$56.20Jun 1 - Jul 9
Bomber's Kilometre Limited spots available
A 1K run/walk for kids ages 14 years and under on a paved trail/gravel trail within Lakewood Park.
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Register for Bomber's Kilometre$34.62Jun 1 - Jul 9
Ace's Kids Dash Limited spots available
A 200m run for kids on the paved trail at Lakewood Park; 100m out and 100m return
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Register for Ace's Kids Dash$23.83Jun 1 - Jul 9
Bomber's Kilometre Adults attending Hospitality Session Limited spots available
A 1K run/walk on a paved trail/gravel trail within Lakewood Park. NOTE: This registration fee allows you to attend the adult post-race Hospitality event at Johnny Shotz beginning at 11:00am after the race.
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Register for Bomber's Kilometre Adults attending Hospitality Session$56.20Jun 1 - Jul 9
Event Details
- Participants will use the paved trail around the perimeter of Lakewood Park
- Due to the narrow trail, it is not possible to have the run and walk begin at the same time
- Aces' 200m Kids Run begins at 9:00am (100m out from the Finish arch and 100m return
- Bomber's Kilometre Run begins at 9:05am for kids 14 years and under (1 shorter lap on a paved and gravel trail within the Park)
- 5KM RUN begins at 9:15am = 3 full laps around the Park on a paved trail
- 5KM and 1K WALK begins at 9:45am = 5K (3 full laps around the Park on a paved trail and 1K (1 shorter lap on a paved and gravel trail within the Park)
- Runners and walkers are responsible to count their own laps on the 5K paved trail
- W.R.AC.E. will be utilizing electronic timers and chip timing.
- A follow-up bicycle will be with the last participant on the course
- A display clock will be at the START/FINISH so that each competitor can see their time
- Water stations with volunteers will be provided on the course.
- A PA system and announcer will be employed to review rules, announcement participants, etc.
Race Kit Pick-Up
Last Minute Race Registration & Race Packet Pickup:
- Thursday, July 10 from 10am-8pm @ The Running Factory, 5480 Wyandotte Street East
- Friday, July 11 from 10am-5pm @ The Running Factory 5480 Wyandotte Street East
- Saturday, July 12 from 7:30am-8:45am @ Lakewood Park South if space is available after online registration closes on Wednesday, July 9.
Route Map
5km Route is 3 laps of Lakewood Park
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1km Route:
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Awards
- Top 3 Runner Male & Female Overall
- 1st Place Runner in Age Group (Male & Female): 10 and under, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 45-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 +
Presenting Partner
Event schedule
- Sat, July 12, 2025 7:30 a.m. - Late Packet Pick-up
- Sat, July 12, 2025 7:30 a.m. - Race Day Registration (if space is available)
- Sat, July 12, 2025 9:00 a.m. - Ace's 200m Kids Dash
- Sat, July 12, 2025 9:05 a.m. - Bomber's Kilometre
- Sat, July 12, 2025 9:15 a.m. - 5KM RUN Begins
- Sat, July 12, 2025 9:45 a.m. - 5KM WALK Begins
Contact information
- Event contact
- Dave Orshinsky
- dorshinsky@gmail.com
- Website
- Visit website
