Canada Day Barrie 2026

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