Forest City Road Races
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Event details
The 44th Annual Canada Life Forest City Road Races take place on Sunday, June 7, 2026, in Victoria Park on Clarence Street in London, Ontario, Canada. Race kit pick-up is scheduled for the day before the event. The event includes an in-person race day and a virtual option that takes place throughout July. The event raises funds on behalf of the Thames Valley Children’s Centre and lists several partner fundraising organizations.
Race options and registration details
- ASICS Runkeeper Half-Marathon
- Backroads 10K
- M&T Printing 5k
- McDonalds Kids Fun Run
In-person registration includes an official ASICS race t-shirt, a personalized race bib, a finishers medal, access to the post-race food tent and vendors in Victoria Park, complimentary race photos, and chip-timed results. A VIP Race Day Experience is available as an add-on and includes a VIP tent near the finish, private heated washrooms, a private food table, seating, private gear check, private change rooms, a private massage area, and a concierge.
Entry fees are charged in Canadian funds; prices are listed plus HST and include online processing fees. The event policy states that if the in-person races are adapted or converted to a virtual format for reasons beyond the organizers’ control, no refunds will be issued, and participants will still receive their race kit and access to the virtual event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
