RBC Race for the Kids - Toronto
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About the race
RBC Race for the Kids is a fundraising walk and run that supports Sunnybrook’s Family Navigation Project, which helps families access youth mental health services. The event notes that as many as 1.25 million young Canadians face mental health challenges and that some Ontario families can wait up to 2.5 years for services. To date the event has raised more than $29 million for the project.
The event is scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Mel Lastman Square (5100 Yonge Street) in North York. Distances offered include:
- 2 km walk/run
- 5 km run
Event day includes family-oriented activities and post-race food and entertainment in Mel Lastman Square. Medical services are provided along the route and at the finish area. Hydration stations will be available on course and in the square; participants are advised to use refillable water bottles because cup availability is limited.
Logistics include advance race kit pick-up at select sites and a limited on-site pick-up on race day; a government-issued ID and race bib are required to access some post-race areas. A free bag check is available and participants should record emergency-contact and allergy information on their bib. Participants under 18 must have a parent or guardian sign a waiver and may bring the signed copy to race kit pick-up. Wheelchair and stroller access to the start is routed from the north end of the square. Lost children should be reported to the Information Tent near Yonge Street and the finish. Race routes are subject to change. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
