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
will be on Saturday June 6th 1:00 - 4:00pm &
on Race Day Sunday June 7th 7:15 - 9:30am
at the race site
(on the grounds of W. Ross Macdonald School)
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
Entry is free and includes a Classic Run finisher medal and beverage and snacks from local sponsors after the run!
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Register for 3 Mile Walk - 17 and under - Fundraising ChampionsFREENov 1 - Jun 7
5 km - 17 and under
Includes timed finish, Classic Run finisher medal and beverage and snacks from local sponsors after the run!
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Register for 5 km - 17 and underCA$22.75
($19 + fees & taxes)
Nov 1 - Jun 7
10 km - 17 and under
Includes timed finish, Classic Run finisher medal and beverage and snacks from local sponsors after the run!
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Register for 10 km - 17 and underCA$22.75
($19 + fees & taxes)
Nov 1 - Jun 7
3 Mile Walk - 18 and over
Price changes in 27 days 12 hours-
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 -
Register for 3 Mile Walk - 18 and overCA$56.20
REG PRICING ($50 + fees & taxes)
Now registering Apr 24 – May 22 -
CA$66.98
FINAL SPRINT ($60 + fees & taxes)
May 22 – Jun 7
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5 km - 18 and over
Price changes in 27 days 12 hours-
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 -
Register for 5 km - 18 and overCA$56.20
REG PRICING ($50 + fees & taxes)
Now registering Apr 24 – May 22 -
CA$66.98
FINAL SPRINT ($60 + fees & taxes)
May 22 – Jun 7
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10 km - 18 and over
Price changes in 27 days 12 hours-
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 -
Register for 10 km - 18 and overCA$66.98
REG PRICING ($60 + fees & taxes)
Now registering Apr 24 – May 22 -
CA$77.77
FINAL SPRINT ($70 + fees & taxes)
May 22 – Jun 7
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Fundraising Only
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Register for Fundraising OnlyFreeNov 1 - Jun 7
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:
Top donors
| No. | Name | Amount |
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| 1 | Paul Kneale | CA$5,000.00 |
| 2 | Paul Williamson | CA$5,000.00 |
| 3 | Nancy Church | CA$2,500.00 |
| 4 | Rick Martin | CA$2,500.00 |
| 5 | Carol and Jim Kent | CA$1,000.00 |
| 6 | Refreshed Wellness Counselling &Psychotherapy | CA$1,000.00 |
| 7 | Anonymous | CA$537.69 |
| 8 | Joe Mama | CA$215.65 |
| 9 | Anonymous | CA$161.98 |
| 10 | Jenn Pickard | CA$108.31 |
| 11 | Miles and Lilly | CA$108.31 |
| 12 | Janet Dietz & Tom Winger | CA$108.31 |
| 13 | Dorothy and Dave Bastedo | CA$108.31 |
| 14 | Michael and Carla Parkinson | CA$108.31 |
| 15 | BRIAN STEPHEN | CA$108.31 |
| 16 | Anonymous | CA$108.31 |
| 17 | Mary Ann Gorcsi | CA$108.31 |
| 18 | Bob Caley | CA$108.31 |
| 19 | Troy Antonie | CA$108.31 |
| 20 | Nancy Church | CA$108.31 |
| 21 | ʕ´•ᴥ•`ʔ Go Bears 💕 | CA$100.00 |
| 22 | Casey | CA$81.47 |
| 23 | Elli | CA$60.00 |
| 24 | Deanna Tompkins | CA$54.63 |
| 25 | Nana & Papa | CA$54.63 |
Top teams
| 1 |
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NBC SquaredRaised:CA$3,471.88 |
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| 2 |
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Brantford City Soccer Club - U9 BoysCA$1,105.99 RaisedCA$1,000.00 Goal |
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| 3 |
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Top ShelfRaised:CA$705.42 |
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| 4 |
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Madonna Della LiberaRaised:CA$614.58 |
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| 5 |
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Braemar HouseRaised:CA$612.43 |
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| 6 |
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Christ the KingRaised:CA$584.16 |
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| 7 |
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SOAR Community ServicesCA$469.48 RaisedCA$1,500.00 Goal |
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| 8 |
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Re/Max Twin CityRaised:CA$381.57 |
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| 9 |
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Lansdowne Children's CentreRaised:CA$240.83 |
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| 10 |
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GrandBridge EnergyRaised:CA$190.74 |
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| 11 |
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Grand Erie LearningRaised:CA$136.11 |
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| 12 |
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James HillierRaised:CA$122.90 |
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| 13 |
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GreenSpace Waste SolutionsRaised:CA$108.31 |
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| 14 |
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Brant County Girl GuidesCA$102.80 RaisedCA$500.00 Goal |
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| 15 |
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Burford District Elementary SchoolRaised:CA$89.73 |
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| 16 |
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Alchemy AvengersRaised:CA$65.60 |
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| 17 |
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St. Patrick - BrantfordRaised:CA$54.63 |
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| 18 |
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King GeorgeRaised:CA$50.23 |
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| 19 |
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Urban FamilyCA$49.50 RaisedCA$250.00 Goal |
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| 20 |
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+VG ArchitectsRaised:CA$27.80 |
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| 21 |
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Brantford General ICURaised:CA$27.80 |
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| 22 |
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Banbury HeightsRaised:CA$27.80 |
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| 23 |
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LebelsRaised:CA$27.80 |
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| 24 |
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Ecole DufferinRaised:CA$25.00 |
Top fundraisers
| 1 |
View fundraiser page for Nancy
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Nancy ChurchRaised: CA$2,662.94 |
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| 2 |
View fundraiser page for Kieran
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Kieran ParkinsonCA$487.86 RaisedCA$250.00 Goal |
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| 3 |
View fundraiser page for Sebastian
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Sebastian GigaultRaised: CA$325.32 |
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| 4 |
View fundraiser page for Amelia
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Amelia De SalvoCA$308.39 RaisedCA$200.00 Goal |
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| 5 |
View fundraiser page for Paul
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Paul WatsonRaised: CA$304.58 |
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| 6 |
View fundraiser page for Kezia
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Kezia AllanCA$299.99 RaisedCA$300.00 Goal |
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| 7 |
View fundraiser page for Louis
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Louis WatsonRaised: CA$279.58 |
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| 8 |
View fundraiser page for Dalton
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Dalton Hineline-V...Raised: CA$215.65 |
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| 9 |
View fundraiser page for Tara
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Tara ChisholmRaised: CA$165.83 |
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| 10 |
View fundraiser page for Alicia
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Alicia DoyleCA$161.98 RaisedCA$300.00 Goal |
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| 11 |
View fundraiser page for Nadia
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Nadia ParkinsonRaised: CA$161.98 |
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| 12 |
View fundraiser page for Kinsley
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Kinsley CurleyRaised: CA$116.56 |
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| 13 |
View fundraiser page for Alina
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Alina StevensonRaised: CA$108.31 |
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| 14 |
View fundraiser page for Bob
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Bob CaleyRaised: CA$108.31 |
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| 15 |
View fundraiser page for BRIAN
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BRIAN STEPHENRaised: CA$108.31 |
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| 16 |
View fundraiser page for Ike
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Ike ConnollyRaised: CA$108.31 |
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| 17 |
View fundraiser page for Troy
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Troy AntonieRaised: CA$108.31 |
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| 18 |
View fundraiser page for Victoria
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Victoria DietzCA$108.31 RaisedCA$100.00 Goal |
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| 19 |
View fundraiser page for Lauren
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Lauren O'NahrCA$102.80 RaisedCA$75.00 Goal |
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| 20 |
View fundraiser page for Kristin
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Kristin PassRaised: CA$100.00 |
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| 21 |
View fundraiser page for Carole
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Carole BedardCA$82.43 RaisedCA$200.00 Goal |
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| 22 |
View fundraiser page for Reese
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Reese FariaRaised: CA$80.00 |
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| 23 |
View fundraiser page for Tanya
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Tanya O'ConnellCA$60.23 RaisedCA$50.00 Goal |
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| 24 |
View fundraiser page for Alison
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Alison HuzulCA$60.00 RaisedCA$5,000.00 Goal |
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| 25 |
View fundraiser page for Grant
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Grant RoswellRaised: CA$57.80 |
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
Contact information
- Event contact
- The Rotary Club of Brantford
- Phone
- +1 519-753-4317
- Website
- Visit website
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