Welcome to the 42nd Annual
Brantford Rotary Classic Run
The Rotary Club of Brantford is thrilled to be hosting the 42nd Annual Brantford Rotary Classic Run! The race will be held on Sunday June 7, 2026 on the grounds of W. Ross Macdonald School in Brantford, Ontario. The Brantford Rotary Classic Run is a tradition for many Brantford and Brant County residents as well as residents from surrounding communities.
Participants receive a Rotary branded medal and snacks upon completion of the race. The Rotary Club of Brantford and Classic Run Committee thanks our community and our Event sponsors for their generous support of this year's Classic Run.
Race package pick-up and in person registration
will be Race Day Sunday June 7th 7:15 - 9:30am
at the race site
(on the grounds of W. Ross Macdonald School - 360 Brant Avenue)
Online registration is available until 11:59 pm on Saturday June 6.
Race times:
Sun, June 7, 2026 10:15 AM - 10 KM Run
Sun, June 7, 2026 10:35 AM - 5 KM Run
Sun, June 7, 2026 10:40 AM - 3 Mile Walk
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact
Troy Antonie at troydle@sympatico.ca
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
3 Mile Walk - 17 and under - Fundraising Champions Closed
Entry is free and includes a Classic Run finisher medal and beverage and snacks from local sponsors after the run!
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FREENov 1 - Jun 6
5 km - 17 and under Closed
Includes timed finish, Classic Run finisher medal and beverage and snacks from local sponsors after the run!
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CA$22.75
($19 + fees & taxes)
Nov 1 - Jun 6
10 km - 17 and under Closed
Includes timed finish, Classic Run finisher medal and beverage and snacks from local sponsors after the run!
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CA$22.75
($19 + fees & taxes)
Nov 1 - Jun 6
3 Mile Walk - 18 and over Closed
Online registration closed-
Includes the Classic Run T-shirt, Classic Run finisher medal and beverage and snacks from local sponsors after the run!
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CA$45.41
EARLY BIRD ($40 + fees & taxes)
Nov 1 – Apr 24 -
CA$56.20
REG PRICING ($50 + fees & taxes)
Apr 24 – May 22 -
CA$66.98
FINAL SPRINT ($60 + fees & taxes)
May 22 – Jun 6
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5 km - 18 and over Closed
Online registration closed-
Includes timed finish, Classic Run T-shirt, Classic Run finisher medal and beverage and snacks from local sponsors after the run!
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CA$45.41
EARLY BIRD ($40 + fees & taxes)
Nov 1 – Apr 24 -
CA$56.20
REG PRICING ($50 + fees & taxes)
Apr 24 – May 22 -
CA$66.98
FINAL SPRINT ($60 + fees & taxes)
May 22 – Jun 6
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10 km - 18 and over Closed
Online registration closed-
Includes timed finish, Classic Run finisher medal, Classic Run T-shirt and beverage and snacks from local sponsors after the run!
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CA$56.20
EARLY BIRD ($50 + fees & taxes)
Nov 1 – Apr 24 -
CA$66.98
REG PRICING ($60 + fees & taxes)
Apr 24 – May 22 -
CA$77.77
FINAL SPRINT ($70 + fees & taxes)
May 22 – Jun 6
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Fundraising Only Closed
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FreeNov 1 - Jun 6
Awards & Prizes
All Registered finishers will receive a Brantford Classic Run medal.
All finishers in the 5 and 10 km races are eligible for individual event age category awards.
These individual awards will be presented at 11:30am following the race.
The age groups are as follows:
5k (Each age group for Male & Female categories):
9 & under|10- 11 |12-13 | 14-16 | 17 - 19 | 20 - 29 | 30 - 39 | 40 - 49 | 50 - 59 | 60 - 69 | 70 - 79 | 80+
10k (Each age group for Male & Female categories):
9 & under|10- 11 |12-13 | 14-16 | 17 - 19 | 20 - 29 | 30 - 39 | 40 - 49 | 50 - 59 | 60 - 69 | 70 - 79 | 80+
Overall Male and Female 1st place finishers of the 10k and 5k will receive an award.
Fundraising and Pledges
This event raises funds to support local youth. Please take a moment to ask friends and family to support you by pledging for this race. All funds raised benefit The Lansdowne Children’s Centre, The Boys and Girls Club of Brantford, and other community projects that support youth.
Fun Running, FUNdraising — You Run and Kids Win!
Be sure to collect and submit all pledges before race day.
Participants aged 17 and under who raise $75 or more in pledges will receive a Brantford Rotary Classic Run t-shirt.
To help make the event accessible, participants aged 17 and under can take part in the 5K and 10K at cost, and the 3-mile walk is free. We encourage participants to support the event by fundraising, making a personal donation, or inviting family members to join the fun as registered participants.
Elementary Aged Participants and Fundraising
Special prizes are available for the Top 2 Elementary student fundraisers.
Plus, the top fundraising school and school with the most participants signed up by May 15th both earn a pizza party for participating students!
Course Map
Corporate Teams
$55 for each additional team member over 17 ($60 for 10km participants) and $35 for each additional runner 17 and under. Please note corporate team registrations need to meet a minimum of $550 (or 10 adult participants)
Entry fee includes a CUSTOM TEAM T-SHIRT PRINTED WITH YOUR COMPANY NAME for each team member, beverage and snacks from local sponsors after the run!
To register a Team please contact Eric Sterne at esterne@hotmail.com
Sponsors
The Brantford Rotary Club would like to thank the sponsors who have generously contributed financial support, services and/or products to support the Brantford Classic Run.
If you would like to become a sponsor, please contact Info@RotaryClassic.ca for further information.
Results
Computerized timing and race results will be available on race day courtesy of ChipTime Results. After the race, results will be available at:
Event schedule
- Sat, June 6, 2026 1:00 PM - Pre-Registration and Race Package pick-up Opens
- Sat, June 6, 2026 4:00 PM - Pre-Registration and Race Package pick up Closes
- Sun, June 7, 2026 7:15 AM - Registration and Race Package pick-up
- Sun, June 7, 2026 9:30 AM - Registration and Race Package pick-up Closes
- Sun, June 7, 2026 10:15 AM - 10 KM Run
- Sun, June 7, 2026 10:35 AM - 5 KM Run
- Sun, June 7, 2026 10:40 AM - 3 Mile Walk
- Sun, June 7, 2026 11:30 AM - Awards Presentation
Top donors
| No. | Name | Amount |
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| 1 | Ed Seegmiller | CA$5,000.00 |
| 2 | Kyle Ritchie | CA$5,000.00 |
| 3 | Robert Martin | CA$5,000.00 |
| 4 | Paul Kneale | CA$5,000.00 |
| 5 | Martin Dixon | CA$5,000.00 |
| 6 | Jim Boughner | CA$5,000.00 |
| 7 | Paul Williamson | CA$5,000.00 |
| 8 | Donald & Joanne Wilken | CA$5,000.00 |
| 9 | Eric Sterne | CA$2,500.00 |
| 10 | Rick & Anne Martin | CA$2,500.00 |
| 11 | Arthur & Sheila Meens | CA$2,500.00 |
| 12 | Nancy Church | CA$2,500.00 |
| 13 | John Huigenbos | CA$2,500.00 |
| 14 | Anonymous | CA$2,147.86 |
| 15 | Marilyn Cook | CA$1,074.41 |
| 16 | Refreshed Wellness Counselling &Psychotherapy | CA$1,000.00 |
| 17 | Carol and Jim Kent | CA$1,000.00 |
| 18 | Anonymous | CA$537.69 |
| 19 | Brantford Police Services Board | CA$300.00 |
| 20 | Ammar Kailani | CA$269.32 |
| 21 | ASK Door and Dock | CA$269.32 |
| 22 | Julian Hache | CA$250.00 |
| 23 | Anonymous | CA$216.62 |
| 24 | Joe Mama | CA$215.65 |
| 25 | Quinn Bateson | CA$215.65 |
Top teams
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AllikatsRaised:CA$8,625.32 |
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| 2 |
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NBC SquaredRaised:CA$7,099.75 |
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| 3 |
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MillardsCA$5,783.22 RaisedCA$1,000.00 Goal |
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| 4 |
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Braemar HouseRaised:CA$3,876.56 |
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| 5 |
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James HillierRaised:CA$2,155.34 |
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| 6 |
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Madonna Della LiberaRaised:CA$1,825.23 |
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| 7 |
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Brantford City Soccer Club - U9 BoysCA$1,484.57 RaisedCA$1,000.00 Goal |
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| 8 |
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Top ShelfRaised:CA$1,143.43 |
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| 9 |
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King GeorgeCA$904.06 RaisedCA$200.00 Goal |
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| 10 |
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The BGC ChampionsRaised:CA$794.59 |
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| 11 |
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SOAR Community ServicesCA$789.43 RaisedCA$1,500.00 Goal |
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| 12 |
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Lansdowne Children's CentreRaised:CA$748.69 |
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| 13 |
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Banbury HeightsRaised:CA$672.53 |
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| 14 |
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Burford District Elementary SchoolRaised:CA$642.44 |
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| 15 |
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Christ the KingRaised:CA$639.76 |
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| 16 |
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Princess ElizabethRaised:CA$473.18 |
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| 17 |
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Notre Dame - BrantfordRaised:CA$400.68 |
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| 18 |
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The Schermerhorn FamilyRaised:CA$381.57 |
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| 19 |
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Re/Max Twin CityRaised:CA$381.57 |
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| 20 |
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Brantford Fire FirefightersRaised:CA$302.76 |
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| 21 |
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GrandBridge EnergyRaised:CA$300.97 |
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| 22 |
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St. John's CollegeRaised:CA$285.37 |
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| 23 |
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St. Leo'sRaised:CA$278.95 |
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| 24 |
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St. Patrick - BrantfordRaised:CA$270.69 |
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| 25 |
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Walter Gretzky ElementaryRaised:CA$219.49 |
Top fundraisers
| 1 |
View fundraiser page for Nancy
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Nancy ChurchRaised: CA$6,135.21 |
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| 2 |
View fundraiser page for Jonathan
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Jonathan HerreraRaised: CA$710.91 |
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| 3 |
View fundraiser page for BRIAN
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BRIAN STEPHENRaised: CA$514.70 |
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| 4 |
View fundraiser page for Amelia
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Amelia De SalvoCA$505.08 RaisedCA$200.00 Goal |
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| 5 |
View fundraiser page for Kieran
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Kieran ParkinsonCA$487.86 RaisedCA$250.00 Goal |
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| 6 |
View fundraiser page for Ainsley
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Ainsley SearsCA$479.00 RaisedCA$200.00 Goal |
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| 7 |
View fundraiser page for Alison
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Alison HuzulCA$410.23 RaisedCA$5,000.00 Goal |
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| 8 |
View fundraiser page for Katie
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Katie Schermerho...CA$381.57 RaisedCA$500.00 Goal |
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| 9 |
View fundraiser page for Noah
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Noah OrrickRaised: CA$381.48 |
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| 10 |
View fundraiser page for Sebastian
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Sebastian GigaultRaised: CA$379.95 |
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| 11 |
View fundraiser page for Scarlette
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Scarlette Hendrickse...CA$363.45 RaisedCA$150.00 Goal |
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| 12 |
View fundraiser page for Dania
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Dania MorrisonCA$338.99 RaisedCA$100.00 Goal |
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| 13 |
View fundraiser page for Tia
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Tia ColeRaised: CA$334.60 |
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| 14 |
View fundraiser page for Wyatt
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Wyatt ThomasRaised: CA$322.66 |
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| 15 |
View fundraiser page for Kezia
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Kezia AllanCA$322.42 RaisedCA$300.00 Goal |
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| 16 |
View fundraiser page for Cynthia
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Cynthia SwansonRaised: CA$311.20 |
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| 17 |
View fundraiser page for Paul
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Paul WatsonRaised: CA$304.58 |
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| 18 |
View fundraiser page for Harper
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Harper NeillRaised: CA$301.25 |
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| 19 |
View fundraiser page for Maisie
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Maisie McCusker-K...CA$285.37 RaisedCA$250.00 Goal |
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| 20 |
View fundraiser page for Louis
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Louis WatsonRaised: CA$279.58 |
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| 21 |
View fundraiser page for Harrison
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Harrison KitchenRaised: CA$278.95 |
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| 22 |
View fundraiser page for Laith
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Laith KailaniRaised: CA$269.32 |
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| 23 |
View fundraiser page for Karen
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Karen HalleyCA$264.35 RaisedCA$200.00 Goal |
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| 24 |
View fundraiser page for Gabe
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Gabe SmithRaised: CA$246.62 |
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| 25 |
View fundraiser page for Zoey
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Zoey SmithRaised: CA$246.62 |
Contact information
- Event contact
- The Rotary Club of Brantford
- Phone
- +1 519-753-4317
- Website
- Visit website
Digital engagement kits
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First Responders Cup
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