Robbie Burns Day Road Races
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Event overview
The Robbie Burns Day Road Races take place on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust Street, Burlington, ON. The event offers both running and walking options and includes a medal, post-race oatmeal, awards, chip-timed results, and bag check with registration. Live bagpipes will send off the field, and there is an award for best costume.
Distances
- 8 km - two laps of a 4 km loop
- 4 km - one flat loop through downtown Burlington
Course and logistics
The start/finish is on Elgin Street next to the Burlington Performing Arts Centre. The 4 km loop runs clockwise on Elgin, Maple, Richmond, Hager, Olga, Brant and back to Elgin; 8 km participants complete this twice. Participants must be able to complete 4 km in 45 minutes or 8 km in 90 minutes; there is an interim cutoff at 4 km. After cutoffs, participants are asked to continue unsupervised on the sidewalk and the course may be re-opened to traffic.
Advanced kit pickup is available the day before at the Running Room store in Burlington. Bag check is free and located inside the Performing Arts Centre. There are no refunds; transfers and deferrals are allowed for specified fees and deadlines. The event supports local causes, including the Fit Active Beautiful Foundation and the Burlington Track & Field Club. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.