2026 Southern Footprints

This page is kept as a past race archive for the Apr 26, 2026 edition in Leamington, ON. Use the links below to find upcoming races in the same area or distance category. You can also browse the 2026 race calendar.

Southern Footprints takes place on April 26, 2026, in Leamington, Ontario. This spring running event brings participants into one of Ontario’s southern communities for a day of on-foot activity and local support.

The 2026 edition is scheduled as a single-day event on April 26. Specific race distances, start times and other race-day logistics are determined by the event organizers and published ahead of race day.

Southern Footprints serves as a community-focused running occasion in Leamington, offering an opportunity for neighbourhood runners, club members and visiting athletes to gather in a springtime setting. The event emphasizes participation and local engagement, with volunteers and residents typically playing a visible role on race day.

Runners and spectators planning to attend should watch for organizer communications for registration windows, course maps and final race-day details. Entering early when registration opens is advisable for those travelling from outside the region.

• Start/finish inside Point Pelee National Park (Point Pelee Drive, Leamington, ON).
• Course surface is a mix of paved park roads and groomed natural trails — suitable for road or trail shoes.
• Loop structure: 5K = one loop, 10K = two loops, 15K = three loops (15K entrants must be able to finish within 2 hours).
• Terrain is largely flat with limited elevation change — the route showcases marshes, woodlots and shoreline-adjacent park scenery.
• Aid/water provided on course and finish-line food available at the finish.

• Park entry included: Race registration covers entry into Point Pelee National Park on race day, removing the usual park-fee barrier for spectators and participants.
• Flat, fast course: The 5K loop uses park roads and groomed trails with minimal elevation — good for personal best attempts on shorter distances.
• Family-friendly extras: Kids 1K dash plus a Mascot Race create a festival atmosphere that keeps families and younger runners engaged.
• Charity-supported event: Proceeds benefit local organizations, including Crime Stoppers and the Erie Shores Health Foundation.
• Post-race hospitality: On-course hydration and finish-line food are provided, with post-race meals listed from local community partners.