Around the Bay Road Race
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Event overview
Around the Bay Road Race takes place in Hamilton Harbour, Ontario, Canada. The 2026 edition is scheduled for Sunday, April 12, 2026. The event was first run in 1894 and is presented as the oldest road race on the continent. The programme includes in-person and virtual categories and courses around Hamilton and Burlington harbour areas.
Race distances and registration
- 30K
- 15K
- 10K
- 5K
- Virtual 30K, 15K, 10K, 5K (virtual period Apr 1 - Apr 30, 2026)
Age requirements and fees are listed for each category. The on-site registration period shown runs from Sept 16 to Mar 20. Sample fees listed for that period include 30K at $124.79, 15K and 10K at $85.57 each, and 5K at $74.68. Virtual entries are listed at $68.15; virtual registration includes a long-sleeved race shirt, finisher's medal, results posting, and shipping within Canada. Virtual race packages are sent 4-6 weeks after the virtual race period ends; international shipping charges may apply.
Fundraising and sponsors
The event lists St. Joseph’s Healthcare Foundation as a fundraising organization; the fundraising total shown is $19,993.99 toward a $450,000 goal. Major sponsors named include CN, Kintec Group, Cogeco, Xact Nutrition, and Tourism Hamilton. Registration and race rules are provided by the organiser on the event website. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
