Name: RUN WITH RESPONDERS 5K
Start: 2026-07-26T09:00:00-04:00
Location: Windsor Civic Terrace, Windsor, ON, Canada

YOU DON'T NEED TO BE A FIRST RESPONDER TO PARTICIPATE!

EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

NOTE: Only the first 450 registrations will be guaranteed a Finishers Medal and T-shirt. To guarantee your shirt size, register by Monday, July 20!

ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES ONLINE AT 6PM ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2026

Race Packet Pickup at The Running Factory (5480 Wyandotte St. East) from 10:00am-8:00pm on Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25 from 10:00am-5:00pm.

^{Late registration available during race packet pickup times above (CASH ONLY) and Race Day (Cash Only) from 7:30am-8:45am on Sunday, July 26 during late packet pickup. Last minute sign-ups only if the event i}^{s not sold out in advance!}

START and FINISH at the Windsor Firefighters Monument at the Windsor Civic Terrace. Distances include a 5K Run or Walk, CKLW AM800m Kid's Run and Kid's Dash.

OUR ROUTE! Run or walk on the beautiful Riverfront Trail west through Dieppe Park, past the Legacy Beacon and Streetcar No. 351, through the Windsor Sculpture Park, then returning back to the Firefighters Monument to FINISH. The course will feature a number of Police, Fire, Essex-Windsor EMS and CBSA vehicles off to the side in honour of all local first responders.

Only the first 450 registrations will be guaranteed a Finishers Medal & T-shirt.

Running age group awards for 1st place in each 5 year age division plus 1st place overall M/F. Post-race refreshments and food from FIREHOUSE SUBS & Tim Hortons!

RUNNING CLUBS...$100 cash for the Social Running Club with the most participants and $50 cash for the second largest group!

This run/walk will provide financial support for the Canadian Mental Health Association, The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Ontario and The Windsor Firefighters Benefit Fund.

NO REFUNDS - BIB TRANSFERS AVAILABLE UNTIL JULY 25, 2026

Registration fees

Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.

5K Run/Walk Closed

Online registration closed

5KM Run/Walk
1. CA$50.81
  
  Early Bird
  
  Feb 16 – Jul 6
2. CA$56.20
  
  Jul 6 – Jul 22

Kids 1 km or Kids Dash Closed

Online registration closed

Kids 1 km or Kids Dash
1. CA$23.83
  
  Early Bird
  
  Feb 16 – Jul 6
2. CA$29.23
  
  Jul 6 – Jul 22

5km Road Run Course

5km will start at the Firefighter Monument (a quick walk west from Festival Plaza). The route is an out-and-back format, heading west 2.5km and coming back to finish at the Firefighter Monument.

NO inline skating, cycling, strollers, baby joggers, etc., allowed
No animals including support animals allowed on the course for safety
Mass Start - all participants will start together at the same time
Windsor Timing will be utilizing electronic timers and chip timing
A lead bicycle will direct participants on the course
A follow-up bicycle will be with the last participant on the course
A display clock will be at the START/FINISH so that each competitor can see their time
Water stations with volunteers will be provided at each KM on the course.
A PA system and announcer will be employed to review rules, announcement participants, etc.