Boxing Day Run 2025

This page is kept as a past race archive for the Dec 26, 2025 edition in Hamilton, Ontario. Use the links below to find upcoming races in the same area or distance category.

The Boxing Day Run is a historic annual event held in Hamilton, Ontario, celebrating its 102nd running in 2025. Participants can choose between a scenic 10-mile run or a 4-mile run/walk that traverses downtown streets and a paved waterfront trail. Organized by the Hamilton Harriers Running and Walking Club, the event offers indoor bib and race wear pickup, refreshments, and awards in the YMCA main gymnasium.

Entrants benefit from change rooms with showers, and spectators are welcome to join in the gymnasium. The course features 5 miles of waterfront trail and prohibits pets except for service animals, which must be leashed. The event also supports the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign with an annual $5,000 donation. Headsets and headphones are strongly discouraged during the race.

• Two race options: 10-mile run and 4-mile run/walk.
• Both races start at 12:00 PM on December 26, 2025.
• Scenic course featuring downtown streets and paved waterfront trail.
• Course includes 5 miles of waterfront trail offering mix of beauty and challenge.
• Start and finish lines located on Hughson Street, just north of King Street.
• Online registration period: March 15 - December 24, 2025.
• Race day registration available from 10:00am.
• Pets prohibited on course except service animals.

• Indoor bib and race wear pickup, refreshments, and awards held in YMCA main gymnasium.
• Change rooms with showers available for entrants.
• Spectators welcome in the gymnasium.
• Course includes 5 miles of waterfront trail.
• Start & finish lines located on Hughson Street, just north of King Street.
• Pets not allowed except leashed service animals.
• Headsets, earbuds, and headphones strongly discouraged.
• Annual $5,000 donation to YMCA Strong Kids Campaign.
• Organized by Hamilton Harriers Running and Walking Club.
• Complimentary mitts included for all entrants.
• Registration deadline: December 24th at 11:59pm.
• Race day registration available starting at 10:00am.