Run to Empower

Run to Empower

Run to Empower is an event dedicated to supporting and advancing women’s running in Canada. It includes a women’s-only performance 5K, an open 5K that welcomes athletes of all genders (including a stroller wave), and the Little Warriors Kids 1K for athletes 12 years and under. The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2026. Course location and route are to be announced.

Event details, entry and logistics

• 5 km
• 1 km

Registration includes a commemorative finisher medal unless the Green Bib option is selected, a personalized race bib, professional timing, and free downloadable race photos. Optional add-ons include a race shirt and an iTab ribbon hanger. Online fees listed are: 5K $78.74 + HST, 5K youth $28.13 + HST, Little Warriors 1K $16.88 + HST. Online registration closes Monday, April 27, 2026 at 11:59 pm.

The women’s performance 5K accepts athletes who identify as female, age 12 and older, and requires a 5K time under 20:00 (or equivalent) since January 1, 2024, with proof uploaded at registration. Athletes with 5K times of 18:30 or faster receive free entry; times from 18:30 to 20:00 incur a $20 entry fee. Prizing and bonuses include payouts for the top seven finishers, Masters and U19 categories, a $500 event-record bonus, and a $2,000 Canadian 5K record bonus. Free and paid parking options are available near the venue; participants are asked not to park in undesignated areas. Race kit pickup and final route details are to be announced. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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