Buttertart Trot 2026

The Buttertart Trot is a community running event held on June 13, 2026 in Midland, Ontario, presented by the team behind Ontario’s Best Butter Tart Festival. The trot takes place as part of the festival’s downtown footprint, bringing runners into the heart of town on a day that celebrates one of Ontario’s signature treats.

The trot is scheduled alongside the festival’s single-day program, weaving through the same downtown corridors and park spaces that host vendors, live entertainment and the butter tart contest. Specific race distances and start times are set by the festival organizers and announced with the broader event schedule.

What sets the Buttertart Trot apart is its integration with a true small-town summer festival. Runners move through downtown Midland from Yonge Street toward the harbourfront and into green spaces such as David Onley Park and Harbourside Park, so the route doubles as a short tour of the town’s waterfront and festival zones. After the run, participants and supporters spill directly into vendor areas and entertainment stages, keeping the post-race atmosphere lively and family-friendly. The trot provides a low-friction option for locals and visiting runners who want to pair a short race with a day of festival food, music and activities.

For event updates and final race details, follow the festival on Instagram or Facebook where organizers post schedules and announcements leading up to race day.

• Course runs through downtown Midland between Yonge Street and Bayshore Drive
• Includes sections through David Onley Park and Harbourside Park
• Predominantly on paved downtown streets and waterfront park paths
• Finish area located within close proximity to festival vendors and entertainment stages

• Festival integration: Route runs through the festival footprint in downtown Midland from Yonge Street to Bayshore Drive
• Waterfront scenery: Course reaches the harbourfront and Harbourside Park for coastal views along the route
• Park sections: Race expands into David Onley Park, giving runners a mix of town streets and green-space running
• Post-run access to vendors and entertainment: Finishers step straight into vendor rows, live entertainment and the butter tart contest