The Races
There is a race distance for everyone!
Please select the race distance you'd like to learn more about here:
Up for a challenge? Try one of the Hammer Challenges!
Kids 1K
Saturday @ 9:00 am
Location: The 1K course is located in Confederation Park (free entry to the park for all registered runners and spectators).
Endorphin Elite 5k
Saturday @ 9:30 am
Prize Purse of $10,000 with $4000 in bonuses
Inquiry or to enter race please contact Dan@runnersden.com
Location: The 5K course is located in Confederation Park (free entry to the park for all registered runners and spectators).
Prize payout for Male and Female:
1st - $2000, 2nd - $1250, 3rd - $1000, 4th - $400,
5th - $200, 6th - $100, 7th - $50
$2000 bonus for Canadian records (must me Canadian Citizen)
Male - 13:35 Female - 15:16
$1000 bonus for first male under 14 min
$1000 bonus for first female under 16min
Course Details: The 5K route is a single loop along the beautiful waterfront trail, and the service road. The routes is flat and fast! and is Certified
Prize Policy: Results will be reviewed after the race, and if time is needed for any reason that may occur, We will review over the following week and issue a result no later the 1 week prior to event. In this case cheques will get mailed out then, if no issues arise with results and they are clear and confirmed, cheques will be given out the day of the race at award ceremony.
Qualifying Standards:
Male Sub 16min 5k
Female Sub 18:30 5k
Please summit email to Dan@runnersden.com or call 905-975-5665 to enter race or if you have any questions Please Summit a link to bio or race results.
Timing: Event will be timed using the chip time disposable chip system.
5k
Saturday @ 10 am
PLEASE NOTE: NO REFUNDS OR DEFERRALS ON REGISTRATION FEES
If you are running with Edu-Deo, Register HERE
Location: The 5K course is located in Confederation Park (free entry to the park for all registered runners and spectators).
Course Details: The 5K route is a single loop along the beautiful waterfront trail, and the service road. The routes is flat and fast! and is certified.
Aid Stations: The course will be marked every kilometer as well as there will be one aid station for the 5K. The aid stations will serve water and electrolyte drink.
Timing: All events will be timed using the chip time disposable chip system. The chip is embedded in your race bib and It is your responsibility to ensure that your clothing does not cover your bib and inactivate the chip.
the route:
Saturday @ 11:15 am
10k
PLEASE NOTE: NO REFUNDS OR DEFERRALS ON REGISTRATION FEES
If you are running with Edu-Deo, Register HERE
Location: The 10K race course is in Confederation Park (free entry to the park for all registered runners and spectators).
Date: Saturday Nov. 5, 2022
Start: 11:15 am
Course Details: The 10k route is an out and back along the waterfront trail. The route is flat and fast!
Aid Stations: The course will be marked every kilometer and there will be two aid stations for the 10K. The aid stations will serve water and electrolyte drink.
Timing: All events will be timed using the chip time disposable chip system. The chip is embedded in your race bib and It is your responsibility to ensure that your clothing does not cover your bib and inactivate the chip.
Canadian Masters National 10K Championships!
This year, Road2Hope 10K will also serve as the Canadian Masters Athletics (CMA) National 10K Road Race Championships.
The top three male and female Canadian resident 10K finishers in each 5-year Masters age group, starting at ages 35-39, will be awarded CMA Gold, Silver and Bronze Championship medals.
To be eligible for a CMA medal, you must enter your AC membership number at point of registration. Please note that your Provincial membership (AO in Ontario) includes your membership to AC.
Pick up your medals at the CMA table near the stage after the race! For more information click HERE.
the route:
Sunday @ 8 am
PLEASE NOTE: NO REFUNDS OR DEFERRALS ON REGISTRATION FEES
If you are running with Edu-Deo, Register HERE
Location: **NEW** This year, the 21.1K race course will start and finish in Confederation Park (free entry to the park for all registered runners and spectators).
Start: 8:00 am
Course Details: The half marathon will be a single loop course along Hamilton's beautiful waterfront It will be flat, fast and scenic. Stay tuned for course map being released soon!
Aid Stations: The course will be marked every kilometer as well as there will be aid stations every 3 Km. The aid stations will serve water and electrolyte drink.
Timing: All events will be timed using the chip time disposable chip system. The chip is embedded in your race bib and It is your responsibility to ensure that your clothing does not cover your bib and inactivate the chip.
Pacers: There will be pacers available for the following times:
1:30, 1:35, 1:40, 1:45, 1:50, 1:55, 2:00, 2:05, 2:10, 2:15
the route:
1/2 Marathon
PLEASE NOTE: NO REFUNDS OR DEFERRALS ON REGISTRATION FEES
If you are running with Edu-Deo, Register HERE
Location: *NEW* This year, the 42.2K race course will start and finish in Confederation Park (free entry to the park for all registered runners and spectators).
Date: Sunday Nov. 6, 2022
Start: 8:00 am
Course Details: The marathon will be a double loop course along Hamilton's beautiful waterfront. It will be flat, fast and scenic. Stay tuned for course map being released soon!
Aid Stations: The course will be marked every kilometer as well as there will be an aid station every 3K. The aid stations will serve water and electrolyte drink.
Timing: All events will be timed using the chip time disposable chip system. The chip is embedded in your race bib and It is your responsibility to ensure that your clothing does not cover your bib and inactivate the chip.
Pacers: There will be pacers available for the following times:
3:20, 3:25, 3:30, 3:35, 3:40, 3:45, 3:50, 3:55, 4:00, 4:05, 4:10, 4:15
the route:Please note: the full marathon is 2 loops of the half marathon course. This is a true 21.km loop, it is not an out and back.
Sunday @ 8:00 am
Full Marathon
Saturday & Sunday
Hammer Challenges
RUN THE HAMMER
On Saturday, run the 5K AND the 10K
On Sunday, run the Half Marathon
Receive a race shirt
+ A unique finisher shirt
+ The distance medals
+ A unique 'hammer' medal!
HAMMER THE HAMMER
On Saturday, run the 5K AND the 10K
On Sunday, run the Full Marathon
Receive a race shirt
+ A unique finisher shirt
+ The distance medals
+ A unique 'hammer' medal!