Crystal Beach 5k 2026

The Crystal Beach 5K returns to Fort Erie on October 10, 2026. It’s a long-running community road race with a local village feel, centred around Erie Road and The Grove.

Runners, walkers and families are all part of the day, with both a 5K and a 1K Kids Run on the schedule. The race is known for pairing a straightforward road course with a lively finish-line gathering.

The 5K is an out-and-back road course on Erie Road and nearby streets. Start and finish are in front of 4020 Erie Rd., near the Crystal Ball Cafe and The Grove.

Race-day logistics include packet pick-up in The Grove from 8:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. The race uses bib-chip timing. Parking is offered on Erie Rd., nearby side streets and in Bay Beach parking lots.

• 5K run/walk plus a 1K Kids Run on race day
• The 5K starts at 11:00 a.m.; the Kids Run starts at 10:15 a.m.
• Start and finish are in front of 4020 Erie Rd.
• The course is described as fast and flat
• Bib-chip timing is used, with results posted after the race
• Finisher medals are awarded to all participants
• The first 500 registrants receive a free Crystal Beach 5K T-shirt