2026 Butter Tart Festival Race

The 2026 Butter Tart Festival Race takes place on August 8, 2026 in Burlington, ON, at Spencer Smith Park. It brings together a community race-day with in-person and virtual options for runners, walkers, and families. Choose from 1K, 3K, and 5K distances on a fast, flat out-and-back course along Burlington’s walking trails. A kids-friendly 1K start, walk option, finisher medal, and butter tarts give this event a fun festival feel.

The course follows Burlington’s walking trails in an out-and-back layout with a fast, flat profile. In-person runners start from Spencer Smith Park near the waterfront, making for an easy-to-follow race route.

• In-person and virtual race options
• 1K, 3K, and 5K distances
• Kids-friendly 1K start
• Walk option available
• Fast, flat out-and-back course
• Spencer Smith Park setting in Burlington
• Finisher medal and butter tarts included