2026 Vaughan Walk & Run For Lyme
Join the walk or take on the run! Our 5km and 10 km routes start and end at Magnotta Winery, 271 Chrislea Road in Vaughan on Sunday, May 31st 2026.
One tick bite can cost you your life. The G Magnotta Foundation's mission is to take a research stand against Lyme Disease. By better understanding Lyme bacteria and how it behaves once it enters the human body, we change how Lyme Disease is tested and treated in Canada and around the world.
All net proceeds go directly to the G. Magnotta Foundation for Vector-Borne Diseases to benefit Canada's first translational Lyme Disease Research Lab at the University of Guelph.
Enjoy a healthy stroll or run at your own pace through Vaughan while supporting an important cause.
https://www.gmagnottafoundation.com/the-foundation
Start/end location:
Magnotta Winery - 271 Chrislea Road, Vaughan, Ontario
Date: Sunday, May 31st, 2026
- 8:00 am – Registration*
- 8:30 am – Coffee and healthy snacks
- 9:00 am – 10 km Run Starts (2 Loops)
- 9:30 am – 5 km Run Starts
- 9:35 am – 5 km Walk Starts
- 11:30 am – Lunch and Festivities
* Registration fees are not eligible for CRA tax receipts.
Highlights:
- All participants to receive a custom event t-shirt

- Coffee offered by Saint Jimmy’s Coffee.

- Lunch offered by Pizzaville.

- 2 Magnotta Winery sample drink tickets (wine, beer, cider and Magnotta's newly released de-alcoholized wines*) and lunch included in registration.
- Music.
- Youth fun and entertainment.
- All participants to receive a loot bag.
- All participants who fundraise $75 or more will receive a recovery treatment offered by Kinetic Impressions Fitness Centre.

- All participants who fundraise $150 or more will be automatically entered into the draw of a $500 Magnotta Gift Card*.

Other Information:
- Parking at start/finish.
- This is not a timed event or race.
- We will walk & run rain or shine.
- Comfortable shoes recommended.
- This is a stand up event, if you require seating please bring your own.
- Pets are welcome.
- The Highway Traffic Act applies - The roads are not closed - You are expected to follow all traffic laws.
- Be alert for others using any roads or sidewalks.
To make an additional donation to the G. Magnotta Foundation or to make a general donation if you're unable to join, please click here:
Message Magnotta Winery events@magnotta.com with any questions.
* Must be of legal drinking age.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5k Walk
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Register for 5k WalkCA$67.60Mar 26 - May 31
5K Walk Youth (2-8yrs)
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Register for 5K Walk Youth (2-8yrs)CA$40.37Mar 26 - May 31
5k Run
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Register for 5k RunCA$67.60Mar 26 - May 31
10k Run
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Register for 10k RunCA$67.60Mar 26 - May 31
Contact information
- Event contact
- Marco Finolio
