Welcome to the fifth anniversary edition of the Springbank Sprint!
As in years past, we are tremendously excited to welcome you to Springbank Park for a 5 km (New Era Grafix 5k) or 10 km (BackRoads Brews + Shoes 10k) race. In addition, we will be hosting some shorter runs for the kids (Little Vikings Sports Camp Kids' Runs).
Like always, we're also hosting some walking only events, 5k and 10k.
As with all of our events, a portion of each 5 and 10k registration will be donated to the Children's Health Foundation in support of children and their families in our community.
The Venue
Springbank Park is the crown jewel of the Thames Valley Parkway. Come and enjoy the fast multi-use paved pathways as you run alongside the Thames River. The route is closed to vehicular traffic. The 5km, 10 km, and 1 km kids' run, are out and back routes. The 50 metre and 100 metre kids' runs are short point to point runs.
The races will begin and end near 1205 Commissioners Road West, London, Ontario.
Race Sanctioning, Course Measurement, and Certification
The Springbank Sprint has always been proudly sanctioned by Athletics Ontario. We'll be applying for sanctioning once again, and will update this section once it's completed.
Due to the continuing Springbank dam decommissioning project, we're currently uncertain if the route will be the same as 2024/2025 or return to the original route used in 2022/2023. Either way, we're in for another great day of running! Once we have things firmed up in the New Year, we'll let you know.
Race Schedule
Packet Pickup
All local runners are encouraged to pick up their race kits prior to race day in order to avoid congestion and line-ups on race morning.
Tentative early pickups:
BackRoads Brews + Shoes
1295 Riverbend Road, London, ON
Wednesday, April 1st, 2026
5:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Thursday, April 2nd, 2026
10 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
On race morning, race kits will be available at the start/finish area beginning at 8:30 a.m. If you are picking up your race kit on race morning, please give yourself ample time to do so.
April 4th, 2026 Race Day!
9:30 5 km start
9:35 10 km start
11:00 kids' runs (50 metre, 100 metre, 1 km)
50 and 100 metre kids' runs are for ages 0 - 10. 1k is for ages 7-15.
Timing
The 5km and 10 km events will be chip-timed events. The kids' events will not be chip-timed and are fun runs. Chip timing is being provided by Chiptime Results.
Aid Stations and Washrooms
Aid stations will be serving water and will be located at approximately the 2.5 km mark, and the 5 km and 7.5 km mark for the 10 km runners.
Portable toilets will be available at the start/finish area. Public washrooms are also available near the start/finish area. There is a public washroom on the 10 k course as well (runners will pass it twice).
Shirts, Medals, Prizes, and More!
Each participant in the adult races will receive an awesome event shirt and our special 5th Anniversary custom race medal. The kids will also receive a finisher's medal and race bib.
There will be some post-race snacks available as well.
Our race photographer will be on hand to capture all of your awkward running facial expressions. Your photos are yours to download, FOR FREE.
Additional prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers in the 5 km and 10 km runs (female, male, and non-binary categories). There must be a minimum of five particpants in the running events in order for awards to be given. Results for prizes will be based on gun-time. Prizes will be awarded to the top overall finisher in the walking events.
If you're looking for some post-race recovery, check out our partners at Frigid Recovery. Tell them that you ran the race, and you'll receive 20% off of your cold immersion therapy.
Refund Policy:
There are no refunds for this event. However, life happens. Work trouble, running injuries, a bad paper cut, we get it. If you have to withdraw from the event by March 4th, we will give you a 100% race credit for a future Persistence race (minus CHF donation, taxes, and fees).
If you need to withdraw after March 4th, you will receive a 50% race credit. Sorry, but by then we will have already paid for your stuff, and the resale market for unclaimed race shirts and medals is unfavourable.
There are no bib transfers available for this event.
5k and 10k walkers and runners may change distances prior to the race. Please email us at persistenceracing@gmail.com for any distance change requests.
Thanks for taking part in the event, we can't wait to cheer you on!
Event Records
5k Run
Jacob Lasci 17:04 (2022)
Kaitlyn Palmateer 17:29 (2025)
10k Run
Matt King 34:56 (2025)
Jackie Stanton 44:01 (2025)
5k Walk
Janice Strickland 36:41 (2023)
10k Walk
Lisa Taylor 1:16:21 (2024)
National Records
Joanne Miklos den Iseger 5 mile Canadian Masters W75 (2022)
Canio Polosa 5 mile, 8k, 10 k Canadian Master M90 (2022)
Additional Information
We'll have some Persistence Racing gear available for purchase on race day, such as tees, hats, hoodies, etc.
Purchases will be cash only.
Other Races
Be sure to check out all of our Persistence Races here.
Registration fees Spots remaining: 364
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
New Era Grafix 5k Spots remaining: 149
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CA$76.32
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Mar 3 – Mar 4
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BackRoads Brews + Shoes 10k Spots remaining: 147
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CA$76.32
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5 km walk Spots remaining: 10
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This sub-event is for walkers only, competitive or recreational. Running is not allowed in this event.
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Register for 5 km walkCA$65.42
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CA$76.32
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10 km walk Spots remaining: 10
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This sub-event is for walkers only, competitive or recreational. Running is not allowed in this event.
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Register for 10 km walkCA$65.42
leading the way
Now registering Nov 30 – Jan 30 -
CA$70.88
middle of the pack
Jan 31 – Mar 2 -
CA$76.32
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Mar 3 – Mar 4
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Little Vikings Kids' 50 metres Spots remaining: 15
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Register for Little Vikings Kids' 50 metresCA$7.69Nov 30 - Mar 4
Little Vikings Kids' 100 metre Spots remaining: 15
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Register for Little Vikings Kids' 100 metreCA$7.69Nov 30 - Mar 4
Little Vikings Kids' 1 kilometre Spots remaining: 18
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Register for Little Vikings Kids' 1 kilometreCA$7.69Nov 30 - Mar 4
Contact information
- Event contact
- Neil McKay
- Website
- Visit website
