5K
5K
Sat, Aug 8 · 9:30 AM
$79.63
5K
- Past race
- Trail
2026 Butter Tart Festival Race
- Spencer Smith Park, East Lawn, Burlington, ON
Hosted byVR Pro
About 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.
Distances and events
3K
3K
Sat, Aug 8 · 9:30 AM
$74.18
1K
Kids 1K
Kids OnlySat, Aug 8 · 9:00 AM
$36.06
Prices from the organizer. Please check the official website for up-to-date times and pricing.
Highlights
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
Course
- Surface
- Trail
- Venue
- Spencer Smith Park, East Lawn
- Address
- 1400 Lakeshore Rd Burlington, ON
- Location
- Burlington, ON
Course details
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.
Venue location
Spencer Smith Park, East Lawn · 1400 Lakeshore Rd Burlington, ON. This map shows the venue, not the course route.
About the organizer
Organizer
VR Pro
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Last updated: October 2, 2026
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