Friday, April 3, 2026
Bunny Hop - 8:30am
10k - 9:30am
5k - 9:40am
Join us for the 2026 Good Friday 5K and 10K and 1K Kids Bunny Hop Races!!!
We're happy to be running along the beautiful waterfront in downtown Burlington. This is both a Family and Competitive Event.
Burlington Runners Club
and
2026 Good Friday Race
is in support of the FAB Foundation
Fit Active Beautiful- Helping young girls become strong women
Event Location: Spencer Smith Park starting behind the Waterfront Hotel.
1 Km Family Bunny Hop 8:30 AM
10 Km Run/Walk 9:30 AM
5 Km Run/Walk 9:40 AM
Sponsored by:
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Registration will be available until 9:15am on race day and will require participants to register using RaceRoster, or pay cash on site. No credit/debit accepted.
Race Kit Pick-up:
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Location: Escarpment Running Inc. - 384 Martha St, Burlington ON, L7R 2P7
Time: 4:00PM - 7:30PM
Friday, April 3, 2026 - Race Day
Location: Spencer Smith Park. 1400 Lakeshore Rd, Burlington ON L7S 1B3 East end Gazebo/Naval Canopy
Time: 7:30AM - 9:15AM
Race Course
Participants will be running/walking on a course along the beautiful Burlington Waterfront Trail. The course will proceed west on the Waterfront Trail and then turn south heading towards Burlington Beach.
5K Run/Walk - Participants will complete one loop of the course heading out and back on to the trail and finish back at Spencer Smith Park.
10K Run/Walk - Participants will complete two loops of the course heading out and back on to the trail twice and finish back at Spencer Smith Park.
Course Map. 5K and 10 K Loop
Course Map. 1K Bunny Hop
Click screenshots above to open Footpath course maps and explore!
Cancellation
In the event of a race cancellation by the organizer, participants will have the option to complete the event virtually and upload their results or request a partial refund. As a volunteer-run, community-based non-profit organization, our primary responsibility is to ensure we have a safe event and are fiscally responsible.
Getting to the Race
Spencer Smith Park is located along the beautiful waterfront in Downtown Burlington. The park can be accessed easily via Brant St.
From QEW Westbound: Take Brant St. Exit #101 and proceed south on Brant St. for about 3 km to Lakeshore Rd. Turn right on Lakeshore Rd. and you will come upon the event venue in 2 blocks at Burlington Ave. on your left at the waterfront.
From QEW Eastbound: Take Exit #97 for North Shore Blvd. E. off the QEW. Continue east on North Shore Blvd. for 700m reaching Lake Shore Blvd. and Spencer Smith Park along the waterfront on your right.
Parking
Parking on weekends at Burlington Municipal Lots is free.
About 400 free parking spots are available at the municipal parking garage on Locust Street next to the Burlington Performing Arts Center (BPAC).
Additional free parking is available at Municipal Lot #7 and #8 north of BPAC on Locust St., at Municipal lot #3 behind the No Frills Plaza on Brant St.
Parking in Downtown Burlington
Sustainability
To boost event sustainability, participants are strongly encouraged to consider carpooling, using public transportation or cycling.
We are also offering a "Green Bib" Option. If you opt to have a Green Bib, you will not receive a finishers medal.
Bag Check will be made available at the event venue for a minimal donation towards the FAB Foundation for girls. Learn more about Fit Active Beautiful Foundation.
Health & Safety
As an Athletics Ontario sanctioned event, Good Friday Race follows best practices in the endurance event industry. A comprehensive Health & Safety Plan and an Emergency Management Plan have been developed, and various elements of the plans will be put in place should it become necessary. If you have any concerns in this regard, please do not hesitate to contact the race director.
Time Limit
10K Run/Walk - The official limit is 120 minutes. However, you are welcome to finish the race in whatever time it takes. If you are over 120 minutes, your race will not be timed.
The same 120 minute time limit also applies for the 5K Run/Walk.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Good Friday 5K Run
Price changes in 8 days 17 hours-
Enjoy the beautiful waterfront in downtown Burlington in this out and back path that goes from Spencer Smith Park to the Burlington Beach and back.
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Register for Good Friday 5K Run$45.82
Early Bird Pricing
Now registering Jan 30 – Feb 22
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Good Friday 5K Walk
Price changes in 8 days 17 hours-
Enjoy the beautiful waterfront in downtown Burlington in this out and back that goes from Spencer Smith Park to the Burlington Beach and back along the traffic free path.
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Register for Good Friday 5K Walk$45.82
Early Bird Pricing
Now registering Jan 30 – Feb 22
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Good Friday 10K Run
Price changes in 8 days 17 hours-
This double 5k out and back from Spencer Smith Park to the Burlington Beach provides a view of Lake Ontario as you walk along the traffic free path. See your fellow competitors as you enjoy the spaciousness of this park in the middle of beautiful downtown Burlington.
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Register for Good Friday 10K Run$56.71
Early Bird Pricing
Now registering Jan 30 – Feb 22
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Good Friday 10K Walk
Price changes in 8 days 17 hours-
This double 5k out and back from Spencer Smith Park to the Burlington Beach provides a view of Lake Ontario as you walk along the traffic free path. See your fellow competitors as you enjoy the spaciousness of this park in the middle of beautiful downtown Burlington.
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Register for Good Friday 10K Walk$56.71
Early Bird Pricing
Now registering Jan 30 – Feb 22
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Good Friday 1K Kids Bunny Hop
Price changes in 8 days 17 hours-
Calling all kids! Enjoy a run or a stroll around Spenser Smith Park! See the Easter Bunny, get some treats AND get a medal for completing the course!
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Register for Good Friday 1K Kids Bunny Hop$13.14
Early Bird Pricing!
Now registering Jan 30 – Feb 22
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Contact information
- Event contact
- Will Gilmet
- Phone
- 905-981-4458
- Website
- Visit website
