Around the Bay Road Race

APR
12
2026
Join the historic Around the Bay Road Race in Hamilton Harbour on April 12, featuring the iconic 30K and shorter options for every runner. Enjoy a scenic waterfront course and a lively finish that celebrates more than a century of racing.
Sun 12 Apr 2026
30 kilometers

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Around the Bay Road Race - 2026

The Around the Bay Road Race takes place on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Hamilton Harbour, Ontario, Canada. The event was first run in 1894 and is described as the oldest road race on the continent. The course goes around Hamilton and Burlington's harbour and includes a signature 30K distance alongside shorter race options and virtual categories.

  • 30K (signature distance)
  • 15K
  • 10K
  • 5K
  • Virtual 30K, 15K, 10K, 5K

Entries, fees and event details

Age minimums are specified: the 30K requires participants to be age 15 or older as of race day; the 15K and 10K require age 12 or older. Listed registration fees (Sept 16 - Mar 20) include processing and taxes: 30K $124.79, 15K $85.57, 10K $85.57, 5K $74.68, and Virtual races $68.15. The virtual race period is April 1 - April 30, 2026; virtual registration includes a long-sleeved race shirt and finisher's medal, with virtual packages sent 4-6 weeks after the virtual period ends. Shipping within Canada is included for virtual packages; additional charges apply for international shipping. Sponsors include CN, Kintec Group, Cogeco, Xact Nutrition, Tourism Hamilton and others. Fundraising for St. Joseph's Healthcare Foundation is listed with $19,993.99 raised toward a $450,000 goal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

30 km
30k

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