BRIGHT Run

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2026

The BRIGHT Run is a non-competitive, family-friendly walk/run supporting breast cancer research in Hamilton. It features 1 km and 5 km routes at Christie Lake Conservation Area. This volunteer-run event has funded 24 research projects to date.

Sat 12 Sep 2026

Central Hamilton, Ontario

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5 kilometers

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Event

The BRIGHT Run is a non-competitive walk or run event held at the Christie Lake Conservation Area. It takes place annually on the first Saturday after Labour Day.

Available distances:

1 km
5 km

Purpose and Scope

It is a family-friendly event with a primary goal of raising funds for local breast cancer research in Hamilton. The event is entirely volunteer-powered.

Participant-raised funds go entirely and directly to funding breast cancer research projects. So far, 24 research projects, each valued between $50,000 and $100,000, have been funded. The 2026 edition will be the 19th annual event.

In 2025, the event saw approximately 1,700 participants and 200 volunteers. The fundraising goal for the 2026 event is $500,026. Organizing expenses are covered by community partners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km