Baden Running Races
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Baden Running Races 2026
The event takes place on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at the Wilmot Recreation Complex in Baden, Ontario. Distances offered include:
- 5 km
- 2.5 km
- 200 m (kids, untimed fun run)
- Baden Back-2-Back (combined 7.5 km: the 5 km followed by the 2.5 km)
Race format and logistics
The 5 km is two loops and the Neil Dunford Memorial route is partly on road and partly on Schmidt Woods trail. The 2.5 km loop is described as very flat: the first 1.75 km on trail and the final 0.75 km on road. A water station is provided at the finish line. The kids 200 m is untimed and includes a finisher medal; parents or guardians who are entered in a timed event (5 km or 2.5 km) may accompany a registered child in the 200 m without a separate child entry fee. Stroller passengers for the 2.5 km are free but must be registered and pushed by a participant in a different sub-event.
Entry fees are non-refundable; deferral and transfer options are described in the registration waiver. T-shirts are available for an additional cost while supplies last. Discounts include 20% off for Run Waterloo members and 10% off for official group partners. The event lists a fundraising campaign for Interfaith Counselling Centre with a stated goal and amount raised. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.