Run for Rocky 5 km Run/3 km Walk 2025

This page is kept as a past race archive for the Aug 9, 2025 edition in Windsor, Ontario. See the 2026 edition when you want the live listing. You can also browse the 2025 race calendar.

The Run for Rocky is an annual 5 km run and 3 km walk held during the Windsor-Essex Pride Fest Weekend. Established in 2013, the event supports Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) clubs in local schools and funds various 2SLGBTQI+ initiatives in Windsor-Essex County. It honors the legacy of Rocky Campana, promoting inclusivity and support for the LGBTQ+ community.

Participants enjoy a scenic route along the Windsor Waterfront to the Ambassador Bridge, passing the Windsor Sculpture Park with views of the Detroit River and skyline. Leashed dogs, baby buggies, and children's wagons are welcome, making it a friendly community event.

• Road surface throughout the course
• Starts at Dieppe Gardens in Downtown Windsor
• Route passes by Windsor Sculpture Park
• Generally flat and scenic course
• Typically held in early August with moderate humidity and warm temperatures

• Scenic route along Windsor Waterfront with views of the Detroit River and Detroit skyline
• Begins at Dieppe Gardens in Downtown Windsor
• Family-friendly: leashed dogs, baby buggies, and children’s wagons allowed
• Supports local Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) clubs and 2SLGBTQI+ initiatives