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Canada Day Races

Burlington


Canada Day Races

1K, 3K & 5K

BURLINGTON, ON


Wednesday | July 1st | 2026

Spencer Smith Park - East Lawn, Burlington, ON


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The race will start and finish at Spencer Smith Park - East Lawn near the pier.

Seniors 65 and over and youth 16 and under save $5 on registration fees for the 3KM/5KM events.

FREE ENTRIES & GROUP OFFERS AVAILABLE

If you have extenuating circumstances, would like to volunteer for a free entry, or are registering as a group, please email us at amitoz@vrpro.ca or kelly@vrpro.ca to discuss available options.

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Volunteer Sign up

Our races would not be possible without the amazing help of all of our volunteers. If you or someone you know is interested in being a part of this great event, we would love to have your help!

Click here to Volunteer


Registration fees

Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees

In-person Canada Day 1K

Registration is $10 plus a donation of $20 to Joseph Brant Hospital. Registration and donation Includes entry into the 1KM event and a finisher medal. T-shirts are available to purchase for an additional $25.00.

  1. CA$14.27

    Regular Pricing

    Sep 30 - Jun 30
    Register for In-person Canada Day 1K

In-person Burlington Canada Day 3K

Includes a technical Canada Day t-shirt

  1. CA$79.63

    Regular Pricing

    Sep 30 - Jun 30
    Register for In-person Burlington Canada Day 3K

In-person Burlington Canada Day 5K

Price changes in 3 months 24 days

Virtual Burlington Canada Day 1K

Participate virtually from wherever you are!

  1. CA$14.27
    Sep 30 - Jun 30
    Register for Virtual Burlington Canada Day 1K

Virtual Burlington Canada Day 3K

Virtual 3K Walk or Run- Participate virtually from wherever you are!

  1. CA$68.73
    Sep 30 - Jun 30
    Register for Virtual Burlington Canada Day 3K

Virtual Burlington Canada Day 5K

Participate virtually from wherever you are!

  1. CA$68.73
    Sep 30 - Jun 30
    Register for Virtual Burlington Canada Day 5K

Event Details

Age Discount:

We are offering a discount for seniors and youths, $5 off cost of registration.

Ages: 16 and under

Ages: 65+


In the case of cancellation of the in-person race, we will not be issuing any refunds or returning the difference in pricing. If the in-person event is cancelled you will be switched into the virtual race. We only cancel in the event of extreme conditions, any cancellations will be communicated to registered participants in advance of the event.

Race Start Times:

8:30AM - 1KM Race Start

9:00AM - 3KM Race Start

9:30 - 5KM Race Start

The races will start and end at Spencer Smith Park - East Lawn next to the pier.


Race Results:

The 5KM and 3KM race will be chip timed, race timing services will be provided by Speed River Timing. Results can be found at speedrivertiming.com


Strollers and Dogs:
Strollers are permitted in the race, we just ask that if you are running with a stroller you start at the back of the corral.


Weather:

The race will happen rain or shine, we only cancel in the event of extreme conditions. Any cancellations would be communicated through email and posted on the event page. We will continue to monitor the weather leading up to the race and communicate any changes ahead of race day. Please plan according to the weather on race day. It is your responsibility to ensure you are taking steps to keep yourself safe and choose a distance that is safe for you.

Race Kit Pickup:

Race kits and bibs must be picked up before lining up at the starting line. All runners must have a bib pinned to the front of their shirt in order to take part in the race. You can pickup your race kit and bib during any of the times listed below. You can have someone else pickup your race kit on your behalf. There is a race day kit pick up option available as well.


Saturday, June 27th, 2026
Burlington Running Room Store
3300 Fairview St.
Burlington, ON

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Sunday, June 28th, 2026
Burlington Running Room Store
3300 Fairview St.
Burlington, ON

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Monday, June 29th, 2026
Leon Pharmacy
340 Kerr St.
Oakville, ON

12:00PM - 3:00PM
Wednesday, July 1st, 2026 (Race Day)
Spencer Smith Park - East Lawn
1400 Lakeshore Rd.
Burlington, ON

7:00AM - 8:30AM


Virtual Race Details

Take part in the 2026 Burlington Canada Day Races virtually from wherever you are! 🇨🇦

The virtual Canada Day race can be completed anytime between June 1st, 2026 and July 8th, 2056. Participants registering for the virtual race will still get a finisher medal, Canada Day shirt and a race kit. Shipping of virtual race kits is extra. Instructions on how to track and submit your results can be found below.


Track your virtual run/walk and submit your results for the Canada Day Race using the ASICS Runkeeper™ app


How to track your run/walk and record your results using the RunkeeperTM app:

1. From your mobile device, go to your Race Roster dashboard for this event
2. Click on the “Connect to my app” button, where you will be asked to confirm your name within the app (confirm your name and the event will be added to your app)
3. Revisit the Runkeeper™ app when you are ready to participate. From your start screen, click the flag symbol (bottom right) and select the race to start recording.
4. Complete your distance and save the activity. Your results will be automatically posted to the Race Roster leaderboard
5. From the results page, click on your name to see your finisher summary


How to submit your results without RunkeeperTM app:

Please submit the results for your virtual race on the results page.


1. Make sure you are logged into your participant dashboard.

2. Go to the virtual results page: Results - Race Roster

3. Click the submit a virtual result button

4. Enter your time it took you to complete the race and submit your results.


Everyone who posts their results will receive a virtual finisher's certificate.


Sponsors and Partners

Thank you to all of our Sponsors and Partners

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Donations will support the Mental Health and Addictions (MHA) Program at Joseph Brant Hospital (JBH), which provides a full-continuum model of care, planned and designed according to needs of the patients in our community. Focussed on early detection and early intervention, the JBH MHA Program prevents issues from compounding and becoming more complex in the future by ensuring patients receive the right care at the right time. JBH’s award-winning and innovative MHA programs are designed to remove barriers and the unnecessary challenges for patients and families trying to navigate a complex system.


Why We Run. Alison’s Story


Alison’s journey with mental health brought her to Joseph Brant Hospital, where she found the care and support she needed to move forward. Thanks to the programs and services made possible through community support, Alison is now in a better place, and her story is a reminder of the impact we can all make together.

For Alison, it all started with counting. “Since the age of eight, relentless, unexplainable counting was the base for my day,” she says. “I was checking door knobs three times, checking that the stove was turned off three times.”
Alison felt like doing things in a very particular way was the key to safety, and if she didn’t do them, something terrible would happen. Read Alison’s full story here.


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Operating for over 30 years, Hamilton Food Share is the city’s Emergency Food Shipping and Receiving Hub.

Hamilton Food Share provides resources to 16 member agencies, operating 23 hunger-relief programs across the greater Hamilton region.

These emergency food programs support over 10,400 visits every month representing over 17,600 unique individuals, 34% of whom are children. Additionally, the hot meal programs supported by Hamilton Food Share are serving 29,000 hot meals each month to our neighbours in need.

A $1 donation will provide $5 worth of nutritious food to our community. Your support will ensure our most vulnerable neighbours, like the 6,050 children and 1,668 seniors who line up at a food bank each month, have access to the nutritious food they need.

Non-perishable food items will also be collected at the race!

Donate Today


What's Included

A Canada Day T-shirt for 3K and 5K as part of the race kit

Finisher Medal

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Contact information

Event contact
VR Pro Inc
Phone
9055122488