Boxing Day Run - Hamilton
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Event details
The Boxing Day Runs are held in Hamilton, Ontario at the Hamilton Downtown Family YMCA, 79 James Street South. The 2025 edition will be the 102nd running of the event. Two distances are offered:
- 10 miles
- 4 miles
Online registration is listed with a price of $74.58 for each distance (period shown: Mar 15 - Dec 24). Race day registration is also available with a separate fee listed as $80 payable by cash or cheque. The event lists 48 participants on the registration page.
Course, facilities and support
The course starts next to the downtown YMCA, follows out to the paved waterfront trail for about 5 miles, then returns to the YMCA. The start and finish are now together on Hughson Street just north of King Street. The YMCA provides a large gymnasium for bib pickup, refreshments and awards, and change rooms with showers; spectators are welcome in the gym. Entrants receive a pair of mitts as part of registration. The event donates funds to the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign and is organized by volunteers of the Hamilton Harriers Running and Walking Club. Timing is provided by a local chip timing company and race wear is supplied by a local apparel company. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.