10 mi
10 Mile Run
Sat, Dec 26 · 12:00 PM
10 MI
- Road
Boxing Day Runs 2026
- King William and Hughson Street North, Hamilton, ON
About 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.
Pick your distance
4 mi
4 Mile Run / Walk
Sat, Dec 26 · 12:00 PM
Prices from the organizer; registration is on boxingdayrun.ca. Please check the official website for up-to-date times and pricing.
Highlights
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
Course
- Surface
- Road
- Venue
- King William and Hughson Street North
- Address
- Hughson Street North at King Street, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Location
- Hamilton, ON
Course details
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.
Venue location
King William and Hughson Street North · Hughson Street North at King Street, Hamilton, ON, Canada. This map shows the venue, not the course route.
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Last updated: October 2, 2026
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