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).
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Mizuno Elite 5k
Saturday @ 9:30 am
Inquire or to enter race please contact Dan@runnersden.com
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Location: The 5K course is located in Confederation Park (free entry to the park for all registered runners and spectators).
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Cash Purse of $10,000 with $1000 bonuses.
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1st - $2000, 2nd - $1200, 3rd - $800, 4th - $500
5th - $250, 6th - $150, 7th - $100
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Course Record Bonus $1000 Male - 13:55 Female - 15:19
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Course Details: The 5K route is a single loop along the beautiful waterfront trail, and the service road. The route is flat, fast and certified!
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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 than 1 week prior to the 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 the award ceremony.
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Qualifying Standards:
Male Sub 15:00min 5k
Female Sub 18:00 5k
Please submit entry inquiries to dan@runnersden.com
Timing: Event will be timed using the chip time disposable chip system.
5k
Saturday @ 10 am
PLEASE NOTE: NO REFUNDS ON REGISTRATION FEES
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Protect your investment this year by purchasing this 2026 deferral option at point of registration. In purchasing this option, if for any reason you are unable to attend this year's race, you can defer your registration at any time. Purchase this deferral package HERE
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Location: The 5K course is located in Confederation Park (free entry to the park for all registered runners and spectators).
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Course Details: The 5K route is a single loop along the beautiful waterfront trail, and the service road. The route is flat, fast and certified!
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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. Further, we ask that you don't stop your GPS timing device on top of the timing mat at the finish line. This has a tendency to block the signal and skew your results.
The route:
Saturday @ 11:15 am
10k
PLEASE NOTE: NO REFUNDS ON REGISTRATION FEES
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Protect your investment this year by purchasing this 2026 deferral option at point of registration. In purchasing this option, if for any reason you are unable to attend this year's race, you can defer your registration at any time. Purchase this deferral package HERE
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Location: The 10K race course is in Confederation Park (free entry to the park for all registered runners and spectators).
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Date: Saturday Nov. 1st, 2025
Start: 11:15 am
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Course Details: The 10k route is an out and back along the waterfront trail. The route is flat and fast!
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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. Further, we ask that you don't stop your GPS timing device on top of the timing mat at the finish line. This has a tendency to block the signal and skew your results.
The route:
Sunday @ 8 am
PLEASE NOTE: NO REFUNDS ON REGISTRATION FEES
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Protect your investment this year by purchasing this 2026 deferral option at point of registration. In purchasing this option, if for any reason you are unable to attend this year's race, you can defer your registration at any time. Purchase this deferral package HERE
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Location: The 21.1K race course will start and finish in Confederation Park (free entry to the park for all registered runners and spectators).
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Start: 8:00 am
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Course Details: The half marathon will be a single loop course along Hamilton's beautiful waterfront. It will be flat, fast and scenic.
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Aid Stations: The course will be marked every kilometer with aid stations approximately every 3K. The aid stations will serve water and XACT electrolyte drink. 1 feed station will be along the course at km 12 where XACT fruit bars will be distributed to participants.
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. Further, we ask that you don't stop your GPS timing device on top of the timing mat at the finish line. This has a tendency to block the signal and skew your results.
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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, 2:20, 2:25, 2:30
Cut Off Time: The cut off time for the half and full marathon will be 6.5 hours. After this time, participants are welcome to complete the event but a finish time will not be provided.
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The route:
1/2 Marathon
PLEASE NOTE: NO REFUNDS ON REGISTRATION FEES
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Protect your investment this year by purchasing this 2026 deferral option at point of registration. In purchasing this option, if for any reason you are unable to attend this year's race, you can defer your registration at any time. Purchase this deferral package HERE
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Location: The 42.2K race course will now start and finish in Confederation Park (free entry to the park for all registered runners and spectators). This is a fully certified Boston Qualifier.
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Date: Sunday Nov. 2, 2025
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Start: 8:00 am
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Course Details: The marathon will be a double loop course along Hamilton's beautiful waterfront. It will be flat, fast and scenic.
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Aid Stations: The course will be marked every kilometer with aid stations approximately every 3K. The aid stations will serve water and XACT electrolyte drink. 3 feed stations will be along the course at kms 12, 22.5, and 33 where XACT fruit bars will be distributed to participants.
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. Further, we ask that you don't stop your GPS timing device on top of the timing mat at the finish line. This has a tendency to block the signal and skew your results.
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Pacers: There will be pacers available for the following times:
3:15, 3:20, 3:25, 3:30, 3:35, 3:40, 3:45, 3:50, 3:55, 4:00, 4:05, 4:10, 4:15, 4:20, 4:25, 4:30
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Need a training plan?
Here is a sample novice training plan for the marathon.
Here is a sample intermediate training plan for the marathon.
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Cut Off Time: The cut off time for the half and full marathon will be 6.5 hours. After this time, participants are welcome to complete the event but a finish time will not be provided.
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The route:
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!