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Good Friday Race 2025

April 18, 2025

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Friday, April 18, 2025

Bunny Hop - 8:30am

10k - 9:30am

5k - 9:40am

The Good Friday 5K and 10K and 1K Kids Bunny Hop Races are back and Better than Ever!!!

We're happy to be running along the beautiful waterfront in downtown Burlington. This is both a Family and Competitive Event.


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Burlington Runners Club

and

Good Friday Race 2025

are in support of the FAB Foundation

Fit Active Beautiful- Helping young girls become strong women

fitactivebeautiful.ca

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Event Location: Spencer Smith Park starting behind the Waterfront Hotel.

1 Km Family Bunny Hop 8:30 AM

10 Km Run/Walk 9:30 AM

5 Km Run/Walk 9:40 AM


Sponsored by:

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Registration & Start Format


Registration will be available until 9:00am on race day and will require participants to register using RaceRoster. No on site cash or direct card payments will be accepted.

Race Kit Pick-up:

Thursday, April 17, 2025

Location: Runner’s Den

Time: 5:00PM - 7:30PM

Friday, April 18, 2025 - Race Day

Location: Spencer Smith Park. East end Gazebo/Naval Canopy

Time: 7:30AM - 9:15AM


Race Course

Participants will be pleased to be running/walking on a course along the beautiful Burlington Waterfront Trail. The course will proceed west on the Waterfront Trail and then turning south heading towards Burlington Beach.

5K Run/Walk - Participants will complete one loop of the course heading out and back on to the trail and Finish back at Spencer Smith Park.

10K Run/Walk - Participants will complete two loops of the course heading out and back on to the trail twice and Finish back at Spencer Smith Park.


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Course Map. 5K and 10 K Loop

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Course Map. 1K Bunny Hop

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Click screenshots above to open Footpath course maps and explore!


Cancellation

BRC retains the right to cancel the race due to insufficient registrations, evolving health risks or extreme weather. We expect this to be highly unlikely. If this were to occur, participants will have the option to complete the event virtually and upload your results or request an 80% refund. As a volunteer-run, community-based non-profit organization, our primary responsibility is to ensure we have a safe event and are fiscally responsible.


Getting to the Race

Spencer Smith Park is located along the beautiful waterfront in Downtown Burlington. The park can be accessed easily via Brant St.

From QEW Westbound: Take Brant St. Exit #101 and proceed south on Brant St. for about 3 km to Lakeshore Rd. Turn right on Lakeshore Rd. and you will come upon the event venue in 2 blocks at Burlington Ave. on your left at the waterfront.

From QEW Eastbound: Take Exit #97 for North Shore Blvd. E. off the QEW. Continue east on North Shore Blvd. for 700m reaching Lake Shore Blvd. and Spencer Smith Park along the waterfront on your right.


Parking

Parking on weekends at Burlington Municipal Lots is free.

About 400 free parking spots are available at the municipal parking garage on Locust Street next to the the Burlington Performing Arts Center (BPAC).

Additional free parking is available at Municipal Lot #7 and #8 north of BPAC on Locust St., at Municipal lot #3 behind the No Frills Plaza on Brant St..

Burlington Downtown Special Events Parking Map

Interactive parking map


Sustainability

To boost event sustainability, participants are strongly encouraged to consider carpooling, using public transportation or cycling.

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Burlington Cycling Map

We are also offering a "Green Bib" Option. If you opt to have a Green Bib, you will not receive a finishers medal.


Bag Check

Bag Check will be made available at the event venue for a minimal donation towards the FAB Foundation for girls. Learn more about Fit Active Beautiful Foundation.


Health & Safety

As an Athletics Ontario sanctioned event, Good Friday Race at the Waterfront is adhering to the most updated best practices in the endurance event industry. A comprehensive Health & Safety Plan and an Emergency Management Plan have been developed, and various elements of the plans will be put in place should it become necessary. If you have any concerns in this regard, please do not hesitate to contact the race director.


Time Limit

10K Run/Walk - The official limit is 120 minutes. However, you are welcome to finish the race in whatever time it takes. If you are over 120 minutes, your race will not be timed.

The same 120 minute time limit also applies for the 5K Run/Walk.

Registration fees

Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees

Good Friday 5K Run Closed

Online registration closed

  • Enjoy the beautiful waterfront in downtown Burlington in this out and back path that goes from Spencer Smith Park to the Burlington Beach and back.

    1. $51.26

      Early Bird 2024 Pricing

      Oct 31 – Dec 31
    2. $56.71

      Early Bird 2025 Pricing

      Jan 1 – Feb 28
    3. $62.15

      Regular Pricing

      Mar 1 – Apr 18
    4. Closed
      Apr 18 – Apr 18

Good Friday 5K Walk Closed

Online registration closed

  • Enjoy the beautiful waterfront in downtown Burlington in this out and back that goes from Spencer Smith Park to the Burlington Beach and back along the traffic free path.

    1. $51.26

      Early Bird 2024 Pricing

      Oct 31 – Dec 31
    2. $56.71

      Early Bird 2025 Pricing

      Jan 1 – Feb 28
    3. $62.15

      Regular Pricing

      Mar 1 – Apr 18
    4. Closed
      Apr 18 – Apr 18

Good Friday 10K Run Closed

Online registration closed

  • This double 5k out and back from Spencer Smith Park to the Burlington Beach provides a view of Lake Ontario as you walk along the traffic free path. See your fellow competitors as you enjoy the spaciousness of this park in the middle of beautiful downtown Burlington.

    1. $56.71

      Early Bird 2024 Pricing

      Oct 31 – Dec 31
    2. $62.15

      Early Bird 2025 Pricing

      Jan 1 – Feb 28
    3. $67.60

      Regular Pricing

      Mar 1 – Apr 18
    4. Closed
      Apr 18 – Apr 18

Good Friday 10K Walk Closed

Online registration closed

  • This double 5k out and back from Spencer Smith Park to the Burlington Beach provides a view of Lake Ontario as you walk along the traffic free path. See your fellow competitors as you enjoy the spaciousness of this park in the middle of beautiful downtown Burlington.

    1. $56.71

      Early Bird 2024 Pricing

      Oct 31 – Dec 31
    2. $62.15

      Early Bird 2025 Pricing

      Jan 1 – Feb 28
    3. $67.60

      Regular Pricing

      Mar 1 – Apr 18
    4. Closed
      Apr 18 – Apr 18

Good Friday 1K Kids Bunny Hop Closed

Online registration closed

  • Calling all kids! Enjoy a run or a stroll around Spenser Smith Park! See the Easter Bunny, get some treats AND get a medal for completing the course!

    1. $13.14

      Early Bird Pricing!

      Oct 31 – Feb 28
    2. $15.32

      Regular Pricing

      Mar 1 – Apr 18

Contact information

Event contact
Race Director
Phone
905-510-3246
Website
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