5K
5K
Wed, Jul 1 · 9:45 AM
5K
- Past race
- Road
Canada Day Races 2026
- Burlington, ON
Hosted byVR Pro
About Canada Day Races 2026
Canada Day Races takes place on July 1, 2026 in Burlington, Ontario and is organized by VR Pro. The program centers on a short-distance, family-friendly race day at Spencer Smith Park's East Lawn on the Burlington waterfront.
The in-person event offers 1K, 3K and 5K distances, with staggered starts at 8:30 AM, 8:55 AM and 9:45 AM. All distances start and finish near Spencer Smith Park, making it easy for families and spectators to gather along the waterfront.
The event includes finisher medals, technical shirts for the 3K and 5K options, and chip timing for the 3K and 5K. Runners should confirm final race-day details, pricing and kit pickup instructions on the official registration page before race day.
Distances and events
3K
3K
Wed, Jul 1 · 8:55 AM
1K
1K
Wed, Jul 1 · 8:30 AM
Prices from the organizer. Please check the official website for up-to-date times and pricing.
Highlights
Waterfront race setting: Start and finish from Spencer Smith Park's East Lawn in Burlington.
Three short-distance options: 1K, 3K and 5K races on Canada Day.
Staggered start times: 1K at 8:30 AM, 3K at 8:55 AM and 5K at 9:45 AM.
Timed 3K and 5K: Chip timing is listed for the 3K and 5K events.
Family-friendly format: Short distances and a waterfront park setting make the event approachable for families and spectators.
Course
- Surface
- Road
- Location
- Burlington, ON
Course details
- Start and finish on Spencer Smith Park – East Lawn, adjacent to the Burlington pier.
- Course runs along Spencer Smith Park and the Burlington lakeshore/Lakeshore Road area.
- Distances offered: 1K, 3K and 5K routes laid out from the same waterfront start/finish point.
About the organizer
Organizer
VR Pro
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Canada Day Races 2026
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