Name: Jordan’s Run the Runway 5K Series: London
Start: 2025-09-19T17:30:00-04:00
Location: Fanshawe College - Aviation Centre, Air Ontario Drive, London, ON, Canada

5K Run, Walk, Roll, or Pole on the Runway

Friday, September 19, 2025, 5:30PM

RAIN OR SHINE EVENT

Join us for Jordan's Run the Runway: 5K Series in London, Chatham-Kent, Sarnia-Lambton, AND for the first time in St. Thomas-Elgin!

Jordan’s Run the Runway, presented by Siskinds LLP, is a one-of-a-kind 5K run, walk, roll, or pole. This event celebrates the life and legacy of Jordan Strickland, whose passion for the Y and fostering community inspired this incredible fundraiser!

This event is open to participants of all ages and abilities, offering an unforgettable evening of fun and celebration. Can’t make it in person? Virtual participation options are available so you can support the event from anywhere.

Interested in other 5K series events? Join us for one, two, three, or ALL four events!

St. Thomas-Elgin: Jordan's Run the Runway event (St. Thomas Municipal Airport): June 13, 2025 – Register here
Chatham-Kent: Jordan's Run the Runway event (Chatham-Kent Municipal Airport): September 5, 2025 – Register here
Sarnia-Lambton: Jordan's Run the Runway event (Sarnia Chris Hadfield Airport): October 3, 2025 – Register here

Learn more about the full 5K series here!

Countdown to event

Registration fees

Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees

Runway 5K Run/Walk/Roll

Price changes in 1 month 1 day

Run, walk, roll, or choose your own combination (e.g., half run, half walk)! Strollers are welcome! Please note: Registration prices displayed include all fees and charges.
1. $50.00
  
  Early Bird Pricing
  
  Now registering Mar 12 – Jun 21
  
  Register for Runway 5K Run/Walk/Roll
2. $60.00
  
  Registration
  
  Jun 22 – Aug 2
3. $70.00
  
  Late Registration
  
  Aug 3 – Sept 19

Walking/Urban Poling (5K)

Price changes in 1 month 1 day

This category is restricted to those who will be walking or urban poling the entire event. Running is not permitting in the race walk category. To qualify for prizing, you must be walking. If you will be doing a combination of running and walking please register for the "Runway 5K Run" event. Must bring your own poles if you are using poles. Strollers are welcome. Please note: Registration prices displayed include all fees and charges.
1. $50.00
  
  Early Bird Pricing
  
  Now registering Mar 12 – Jun 21
  
  Register for Walking/Urban Poling (5K)
2. $60.00
  
  Registration
  
  Jun 22 – Aug 2
3. $70.00
  
  Late Registration
  
  Aug 3 – Sept 19

Kiddie Trot (Timed)

Timing chip and results provided. Distance is approximate (1K). Please note: Registration prices displayed include all fees and charges.

$28.00

Mar 12 - Sept 19

Register for Kiddie Trot (Timed)

Kiddie Trot (not timed)

Timing chip and results not provided. Distance is approximate (1K). Please note: Registration prices displayed include all fees and charges.

$23.00

Mar 12 - Sept 19

Register for Kiddie Trot (not timed)

VIRTUAL 5K Run/Walk/Roll

Looking to do the 5K race on your own schedule and at your own location of choice? This is the event for you! Support a great cause while doing something great for your health. You can use any app to track your time such as RunKeeper, or if you prefer a more laid back approach just post your results on our results page or a selfie our FaceBook page when you are done - no time required! Instructions will be sent to all registered participants in September. Virtual Race is NOT eligible for finishing prizes. Please note: Registration prices displayed include all fees and charges.

$35.00

Mar 12 - Sept 19

Register for VIRTUAL 5K Run/Walk/Roll

About Jordan

Jordan Strickland inspires the 12th Annual “Jordan’s Run the Runway” run and walk event at Fanshawe College Norton Wolf School of Aviation and Aerospace Technology and the London International Airport. Thanks to all of you….. old and new friends, family, and others connected to us and each other through Jordan, who continue to made this event such a success! Together we have raised over $1.23 million for YMCA Camp Queen Elizabeth. Jordan would SO love this party!

Jordan loved new adventures, and he was not afraid to try anything. One of the things he loved most in life was going to the YMCA Camp Queen Elizabeth on Beausoleil Island, where he attended many summers as a camper, and nine years as a volunteer counsellor.

CQE terrain is not what would be considered easy to traverse, and was a challenge to Jordan’s mobility, but he always managed to get anywhere he needed to with the support of the many amazing young men and women there. It is doubtful that he missed any opportunities and his enthusiasm was contagious! Rock climbing, canoeing, kayaking, body surfing on the rapids, hiking, swimming, out tripping…. he looked forward to and was a part of all of it. Because of the Y’s and CQE's inclusive philosophy, Jordan and others who may have physical or other challenges have always been welcomed to share the same awesome camp experience as any other kid, with whatever support it takes to make that happen. Many, many children and future camp leaders who couldn’t typically afford to go are supported by the Strong Kids Campaign to attend CQE, and we want this to continue as part of Jordan’s story for many years to come. Jordan would be turning 39 this year, and we are so grateful for the many friends he met over the years, and who he introduced to us. Thank you so much for Running the Runway to remember our amazing Jordan, and also for his CQE and Siskinds families and friends.

Janice, Paul, and Daniel Strickland

Course Description

This is a flat and fast certified 5K, chip timed event. You can run, walk, roll or pole!

Course will begin and end on the Runway of the Fanshawe College Norton Wolf School of Aviation and Aerospace Technology.

1000 Air Ontario Dr, London, ON. N5V 3S4

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Proud Supporters

PRESENTING SPONSOR

OUR OFFICIAL RUNNING PARTNER

OUR HOSTS

DIAMOND SPONSORS

SILVER SPONSORS

OUR SUPPORTERS

This event would not be possible without our amazing supporters and sponsors.

THANK YOU!

For sponsorship opportunities, please contact:
Stephanie Couwenberghs
Development Events Coordinator
YMCA of Southwestern Ontario
runtherunway@swo.ymca.ca
519-907-5500 x 1151

Event schedule

Fri, September 19, 2025 5:30 p.m. - Bib Pick up and check in (if not done earlier)
Fri, September 19, 2025 5:30 p.m. - Silent Auction
Fri, September 19, 2025 6:30 p.m. - Kiddie Trot
Fri, September 19, 2025 6:45 p.m. - 5K Race
Fri, September 19, 2025 7:00 p.m. - Reception in Fanshawe College Norton Wolf School of Aviation & Aerospace Technology Hangar with Food
Fri, September 19, 2025 7:45 p.m. - Presentation, prizing and closing of the silent auction

Top teams

1		The Stoney Creeky Sneakers Raised: $26.13	View page

Top fundraisers

1	View fundraiser page for Allan	Allan Kieffer Raised: $104.52	View page for Allan
2	View fundraiser page for Paul	Paul Strickland Raised: $104.52	View page for Paul
3	View fundraiser page for Susan	Susan Torrance Raised: $104.52	View page for Susan
4	View fundraiser page for Sandy	Sandy Pinney Raised: $26.13	View page for Sandy
5	View fundraiser page for Karla	Karla Dixon Raised: $5.00	View page for Karla