Boxing Day Runs 2026

Boxing Day Runs 2026 keeps a long Hamilton tradition going on December 26. The event brings runners and walkers to the downtown core for a winter race day that has been part of the city’s calendar for more than a century.

The schedule includes a 10-mile run and a 4-mile run/walk, giving the day a broad range of entry points. The race hub is centred near the YMCA, which adds a practical indoor base before and after the run.

It’s a straightforward, local Boxing Day outing with a mix of city streets and waterfront running.

For runners comparing local road options, it fits alongside other road races in Hamilton.

The course starts and finishes together on Hughson Street near King William Street in downtown Hamilton. It runs through downtown streets and includes a paved waterfront trail section, giving the route a mix of urban blocks and open winter scenery.

The race hub is near the YMCA, which serves as the indoor base before and after the event. The available details point to a road race with trail-adjacent sections rather than a fully closed loop on one surface.

• 103rd running of the Boxing Day race in Hamilton
• December 26, 2026 noon start
• 10-mile run and 4-mile run/walk options
• Start and finish together on Hughson Street near King William Street
• Downtown Hamilton route with a paved waterfront trail segment
• Indoor YMCA race hub near the start/finish area