Beneva Spring Run-Off 2026

This page is kept as a past race archive for the Apr 4, 2026 edition in Toronto, ON. Use the links below to find upcoming races in the same area or distance category. You can also browse the 2026 race calendar.

The Beneva Spring Run-Off returns to Toronto on April 4, 2026, as the annual spring opener for Canada Running Series. Established in 1978, the Spring Run-Off has welcomed generations of local runners and families to High Park each April, making it a long-running Toronto tradition that signals the end of winter and the start of running season.

The event offers three distances — an 8K, a 5K and a Kids Race — with both in-person and virtual participation available. On race day the 8K begins at 10:00 a.m., followed by the 5K at 11:15 a.m. and the Kids Race at 11:45 a.m., allowing families and clubs to stagger starts and still enjoy a shared morning in the park. As the Canada Running Series season-opener, the Run-Off attracts club runners, neighbourhood crews and families looking for a lively community race.

What sets the Beneva Spring Run-Off apart is its focus on family-friendly fitness and community impact. Beneva serves as the title sponsor for the 2026 edition, and all in-person finishers receive a souvenir apparel item plus a finisher medal inspired by High Park. The event also supports the Parkdale Community Food Bank; current fundraising totals are publicly tracked and contribute a visible charitable element to the race weekend.

Runners planning to take part can register through the event registration portal; entries and virtual options are offered for those who prefer to participate remotely. Check registration availability early, as this long-standing High Park fixture draws steady interest each spring.

• Start and finish take place in High Park, Toronto.
• Distances offered on course are 8K, 5K and a Kids Race; virtual participation is also available.
• Scheduled start times: 8K at 10:00 a.m., 5K at 11:15 a.m., Kids Race at 11:45 a.m.
• Course runs through High Park’s parkland and pathways, providing a springtime route through the park.

• Title sponsor: Beneva is the 2026 title sponsor for the Spring Run-Off, branding the Canada Running Series season-opener.
• Souvenir apparel and finisher medal: All in-person finishers receive a commemorative apparel item and a medal inspired by High Park.
• Multiple distances including a Kids Race: 8K, 5K and a dedicated Kids Race are offered with both in-person and virtual options.
• Charity partner: The race supports Parkdale Community Food Bank (fundraising totals are tracked publicly; CA$13,525.20 raised toward a CA$75,000 goal).
• Staggered start schedule: Organized starts—8K at 10:00 a.m., 5K at 11:15 a.m., Kids Race at 11:45 a.m.—make it easy for families to participate together.