2026 5km For Charley Mae

5km For Charley Mae takes place on June 14, 2026 in Waterdown, ON, bringing runners and walkers together at Joe Sams Leisure Park. This community event supports McMaster Children’s Hospital and honours Charley Mae Stewart. The 5km run/walk is joined by a kids option and walk-friendly access, with wheelchairs and strollers allowed. It’s a heartfelt local event with a clear community focus, made for families and supporters who want to move together for a meaningful cause.

The event starts from Joe Sams Leisure Park in Waterdown and features a 5km run/walk course built for a community race-day atmosphere. Wheelchairs and strollers are allowed, while bikes and scooters are not permitted for safety.

• 5km run/walk in Waterdown
• Supports McMaster Children’s Hospital (MacKids)
• Community event honouring Charley Mae Stewart
• Kids option for younger participants
• Wheelchairs and strollers allowed
• Food trucks, vendors, and info tents on site