Canada Day Barrie 2026

This page is kept as a past race archive for the Jul 1, 2026 edition in Barrie, ON. Use the links below to find upcoming races in the same area or distance category. You can also browse the 2026 race calendar.

Canada Day Barrie 2026 takes over Barrie on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 with a small lineup built around a 5K, a 1K Kids Run, and a virtual option. The in-person start is at Heritage Park on Simcoe Street, with the morning schedule keeping things simple for runners, walkers, and families.

The event pairs a community race-day feel with Canada Day touches, including swag and finisher medals for the in-person races. Fundraising also supports Seasons Centre for Grieving Children, which gives the day a local cause alongside the holiday start.

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

The event is road-based and centred at Heritage Park, 5 Simcoe St, Barrie. The published schedule shows the 1K Kids Run at 9:00 a.m. and the 5K run and walk at 9:30 a.m.

• In-person race day in Barrie on Wednesday, July 1, 2026
• 5K run and walk on the schedule
• 1K Kids Run for younger participants
• Virtual option available
• 5K participants receive a Canada Day hat and finisher medal
• 1K Kids Run participants receive a commemorative finisher medal
• Fundraising supports Seasons Centre for Grieving Children