BRIGHT Run

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2026

BRIGHT Run is a family friendly non competitive walk and run at Christie Lake Conservation Area supporting local breast cancer research in Hamilton. Two distances are offered and the event is run entirely by volunteers.

Sat 12 Sep 2026

Central Hamilton, Ontario

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BRIGHT Run

BRIGHT Run is a family-friendly, non-competitive walk and run held at Christie Lake Conservation Area on the first Saturday after Labour Day. The event offers short and mid-distance options so participants can walk or run together.

1 km walk or run
5 km walk or run

All participant-raised funds go directly to local breast cancer research in Hamilton. The event is entirely volunteer powered and Community Partners cover organising and hosting expenses. Proceeds are administered by the Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation.

To date BRIGHT Run has funded 24 research projects with individual grants ranging between $50,000 and $100,000. The 2025 event attracted about 1,700 participants and 200 volunteers. The site notes a fundraising goal of $500,026 for the current year and reports the amount raised so far. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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5 Km Walk or Run

1 Km Walk or Run