The Lightning Bolt 2025

This page is kept as a past race archive for the Oct 4, 2025 edition in Leamington, Ontario. Use the links below to find upcoming races in the same area or distance category. You can also browse the 2025 race calendar.

The Lightning Bolt is an annual event held at Point Pelee National Park, featuring multiple race options including a 5K/10K Walk or Run, a Kids' 1K run, and a 400m kids' dash. Participants enjoy benefits such as free entry to the park, chip-timed results managed by WRACE, race shirts for early bird registrants, and post-race refreshments and awards. The event supports local community initiatives through UMEI Christian High School.

• 5K Lightning Run, 5 kilometers, approximately $60 entry fee
• 10K Lightning Bolt Run, 10 kilometers, approximately $70 entry fee
• 5K Lightning Walk, 5 kilometers, approximately $50 entry fee
• Kids' 1K Run, 1 kilometer, approximately $25 entry fee, ages 12 and under
• Kids' 400m Dash, 400 meters, approximately $25 entry fee, ages 12 and under
• Family 5K Lightning Run/Walk, 5 kilometers, approximately $150 for 2 adults and up to 3 children under 18
• All events start at 9:00 AM on October 4, 2025

• Free entry to Point Pelee National Park for participants
• Race shirts for early bird registrations
• Chip-timed results by WRACE
• Post-race refreshments and awards
• Proceeds support UMEI Christian High School