Buttertart Trot
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Event overview
The Buttertart Trot is an annual community running event in Midland, Ontario, held on June 13, 2026, during Midland’s Butter Tart Festival. The race begins and ends at the Sainte-Marie among the Hurons waterfront. The event is listed as Athletics Ontario sanctioned (2025) and shows 437 participants on the event page. Proceeds benefit local charities, including Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Simcoe, BGC North Simcoe, and the CLH Foundation.
Race details
Distances offered:
- 1 km Kids Fun Run (no cost)
- 5 km
- 10 km
- Half marathon
The course is described as flat and easy. Registration includes a race bib, water and gel stations on course, chip timing, a finisher's medal, and a swag bag. Some perks are available only to paid participants. Race kit pick-up is available the day before and the morning of the event. The event lists separate entries for half-marathon runners and half-marathon walkers and uses tiered pricing with early-bird, regular, and late rates. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
