Her Majesty's Royal Races
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Event Overview
Her Majesty's Royal Races is an annual sporting event held in Hamilton, Ontario. For its fourth edition, the event celebrates the late Queen Elizabeth II's birthday at the HMCS Haida National Historic Site. Participants can choose between in-person distances or a virtual race option that can be completed throughout the month of April.
Course Information
The event takes place at Pier 9 and offers several distances for runners and walkers:
- 10 km (chip-timed run or walk)
- 5 km (chip-timed run or walk)
- 1 km (not chip-timed)
Participants in the 5 km and 10 km categories receive themed items, including a choice of a fascinator and purse or a top hat, along with royal treats. All finishers, including those in the 1 km event, receive a commemorative medal available in navy blue, maroon, or black.
Race Services and Features
The event functions as a fundraiser for the Army Cadet League in support of the RHLI Cadets and collects non-perishable food items for Hamilton Food Share. Trophies are awarded to the top three male and female finishers in the 5 km and 10 km events.
Participants have the opportunity to pre-register for 30-minute guided tours of the HMCS Haida ship on race day. Race kit pickup is available on the Friday and Saturday before the event at locations in Burlington and Stoney Creek, as well as on-site on Sunday morning. Due to local construction, participants are encouraged to use public parking at Pier 4 and Pier 8 or utilize drop-off options. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
