REGISTER IN PERSON AT LAKEWOOD PARK ON SATURDAY, JULY 12 FROM 7:30AM-9:30AM (CASH ONLY PLEASE)
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 from 8:00am-9:00am with some local players before the event. You must be registered for this event to participate in the Meet & Greet.
Currently scheduled to attend or participate...Colton Smith (Leamington Flyers, Clarkson University), Matt Maggio (New York Islanders), Logan Mailloux (St. Louis Blues), Noah Morneau (former Windsor Spitfire, now attending Bowling Green State University), Carson Woodall (current Windsor Spitfires player), Zack Kassian (retired Edmonton Oilers player and current pro scout), Mike Weber (current Assistant Coach, St. Louis Blues), and Eric Wellwood (current Assistant Coach, Toronto Marlies AHL).
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 allows you entry to this event. If you would like to attend and did not participate in the run/walk, admission, payable at the door, is only $25. All proceeds from this Adult Hospitality event will also be going to The ALS Society of Windsor-Essex County.
Your registration for the event also puts you in the draw to possibly win a watch from Precision Jewellers, a signed Ottawa Senators Team jersey, or a signed Toronto Maple Leafs jersey. Draw to be held at Johnny Shotz after the event.
We will have awards for top 3 male & female plus 1st in each 10 year age category kindly supplied by The Windsor Spitfires!
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
Race Packet Pickup will now only available on:
- Saturday, July 12 from 7:30am-9:30am @ Lakewood Park South
Last Minute Race Registration (Cash Only) on:
- Saturday, July 12 from 7:30am-9:30am @ Lakewood Park South
The first 400 registrations will receive a Finishers Medal and a limited edition T-Shirt!
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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
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5K RUN Closed
3 Laps around the perimeter of Lakewood Park on a paved trail
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$56.20Jun 1 - Jul 10
5K WALK Closed
3 laps around the perimeter of Lakewood Park on a paved trail
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$56.20Jun 1 - Jul 10
Bomber's Kilometre Closed
A 1K run/walk for kids ages 14 years and under on a paved trail/gravel trail within Lakewood Park.
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$34.62Jun 1 - Jul 10
Ace's Kids Dash Closed
A 200m run for kids on the paved trail at Lakewood Park; 100m out and 100m return
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$23.83Jun 1 - Jul 10
Bomber's Kilometre Adults attending Hospitality Session Closed
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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$56.20Jun 1 - Jul 10
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
Race Packet Pickup will now only available on:
- Saturday, July 12 from 7:30am-9:30am @ Lakewood Park South
Last Minute Race Registration (Cash Only) on:
- Saturday, July 12 from 7:30am-9:30am @ Lakewood Park South
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 Partners
Event schedule
- Sat, July 12, 2025 7:30 a.m. - Packet Pick-up & Race Day Registration
- Sat, July 12, 2025 7:30 a.m. - Race Day Registration Begins (Cash Only)
- 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 9:30 a.m. - Race Day Registration Ends
- Sat, July 12, 2025 9:45 a.m. - 5KM WALK Begins
Contact information
- Event contact
- Dave Orshinsky
- Website
- Visit website
