2025 Summer Shores
1K/5K/8K
Celebrate the unofficial last day of summer with us on Labour Day! Run or walk 1KM or 5KM, or run 8KM starting and ending at the Edgewater Pavilion in Confederation Beach Park. Run along the beautiful Hamilton waterfront trail and take in the views of Lake Ontario.
Seniors and youth save on registration fees!
Event Address: Edgewater Pavilion, Confederation Beach Park - 585 Van Wagners Beach Road Hamilton, ON L8E 3L8
Early registrants will receive running belts!
The 2025 Summer Shores Race will be raising funds for Community Living Grimsby, Lincoln and West Lincoln. Proceeds from the 1KM event will go directly to support this great cause. Donations may also be made during the registration process for all other events. Help us raise funds for services that support both children and adults living with developmental disability and their families.
Tax receipts will be issued by the charity for donations of $20 or more.
Operating for over 30 years, Hamilton Food Share is the city’s Emergency Food Shipping and Receiving Hub.
Hamilton Food Share provides resources to 16 member agencies, operating 22 hunger-relief programs across the greater Hamilton region.
These emergency food programs support over 10,400 visits every month representing over 17,600 unique individuals, 34% of whom are children. Additionally, the hot meal programs supported by Hamilton Food Share are serving 29,000 hot meals each month to our neighbours in need.
A $1 donation will provide $5 worth of nutritious food to our community. Your support will ensure our most vulnerable neighbours, like the 6,050 children and 1,668 seniors who line up at a food bank each month, have access to the nutritious food they need.
Non-perishable food items will also be collected at the race!
Volunteer Sign up
Our races would not be possible without the amazing help of all of our volunteers. If you or someone you know is interested in being a part of this great event, we would love to have your help.
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND TO REGISTER AS A VOLUNTEER
Track your virtual run/walk and submit your results using the ASICS Runkeeper™ app
How to track your run/walk and record your results using the RunkeeperTM app:
1. From your mobile device, go to your Race Roster dashboard for this event HERE
2. Click on the “Connect to my app” button, where you will be asked to confirm your name within the app (confirm your name and the event will be added to your app)
3. Revisit the Runkeeper™ app when you are ready to participate. From your start screen, click the flag symbol (bottom right) and select the race to start recording.
4. Complete your distance and save the activity. Your results will be automatically posted to the Race Roster leaderboard.
5. From the results page, click on your name to see your finisher summary
How to submit your results without RunkeeperTM app:
Please submit the results for your virtual race on the results page.
1. Make sure you are logged into your participant dashboard HERE.
2. Go to the virtual results page: https://results.raceroster.com/v2/en-CA/results/aapsm65xca9mhnf5/results
3. Click the submit a virtual result button
4. Enter your time it took you to complete the race and submit your results.
Everyone who posts their results will receive a virtual finisher's certificate.
Event Details
The in-person race will take place at the Edgewater Pavilion in Confederation Beach Park, Hamilton . In the case of cancellation of the in-person race, we will not be issuing any refunds or returning the difference in pricing. If the in-person event is cancelled you will be switched into the virtual race. We only cancel in the event of extreme conditions, any cancellations will be communicated to registered participants in advance of the event.
Race Start Times:
9:00AM - 1KM Race Start
9:30 AM - 5KM and 8KM Race Start
Parking and Getting There:
There is no parking available directly at the event site. Parking is available within Confederation Beach Park a little bit further down from the event site. You can park at the OBHL arena parking lot or at the parking lot next to Wild Waterworksand walk down to the event site. It is recommended that you arrive for 8:00AM to give yourself time to park, go to the washroom, get your bib, etc.
Strollers and Dogs:
Weather:
The race will happen rain or shine, we only cancel in the event of extreme conditions. Please plan according to the weather on race day. It is your responsibility to ensure you are taking steps to keep yourself safe and choose a distance that is safe for you. You can switch distances at no charge by emailing us at info@vrpro.ca
Race Kit Pickup:
Stoney Creek Running Room Store
Mountain Locks Plaza,
1791 Stone Church Rd E Unit 4005,
Stoney Creek, ON
12:00Noon - 4:00PM
Edgewater Pavilion
585 Van Wagners Beach Rd
Hamilton, ON
8:00AM - 9:00AM
Race Route
Hotel Deals
Event Summary: |
Summer Shores Race |
Start Date: Sunday, August 31, 2025 |
End Date: Monday, September 1, 2025 |
Last Day to Book: Friday, August 8th, 2024 |
Hotel(s) offering your special group rate: |
- Sheraton Hamilton Hotel for 159 CAD - 199 CAD per night
Book your group rate for Summer Shores Race
Attendees reservations can also be made by contacting our 24 hour, toll-free reservations at 1-888-627-8161 and asking for the “Summer Shores Race” block
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
In-Person Summer Shores 1K Run/Walk
The 1KM event is supporting Community Living Grimsby. People of all ages and abilities are welcome to take part in this event. Registration is $5 plus a donation of $25 to Community Living Grimsby. Registration and donation Includes entry into the 1KM event and a finisher medal.
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$7.64
+ $25 donation to Community Living Grimsby
Sep. 30 - Sep. 1
Virtual Summer Shores 5K
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$83.17
Shipping and Handling is Extra
Sep. 30 - Sep. 1
Virtual Summer Shores 8K
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$83.17
Shipping and Handling is Extra
Sep. 30 - Sep. 1
In-Person Summer Shores 5K Run/Walk
Price changes in 8 months 13 days-
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$66.98Now registering Sep. 30 – Aug. 24
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$72.38
Late pricing
Aug. 25 – Sep. 1
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In-Person Summer Shores 8K Run
Price changes in 8 months 13 days-
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$77.77Now registering Sep. 30 – Aug. 24
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$83.17
Late pricing
Aug. 25 – Sep. 1
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Contact information
- Event contact
- VR Pro Inc.
- info@vrpro.ca