Run With Responders 5k
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RUN WITH RESPONDERS 5K - Windsor Civic Terrace - July 26, 2026
The event takes place at Windsor Civic Terrace in Windsor, Ontario on July 26, 2026. Distances offered include:
- 5K Run/Walk
- Kids 1 km
- Kids Dash
Start and finish are at the Windsor Firefighters Monument. The course is an out-and-back 5 km on the Riverfront Trail heading west, passing Dieppe Park, the Legacy Beacon, Streetcar No. 351 and the Windsor Sculpture Park, then returning to the monument. The route will feature police, fire, Essex-Windsor EMS and CBSA vehicles placed off to the side in recognition of local first responders.
Event features include a mass start, electronic chip timing, a lead bicycle and a follow bicycle, a display clock at start/finish, water stations at each kilometre and a PA system for announcements. Inline skating, cycling, strollers and animals are not allowed on the course.
Race packet pickup and late registration (cash only for late entries) are handled at The Running Factory, 5480 Wyandotte St. E, on the two days before the race. Only the first 450 registrants are guaranteed a finisher medal; later registrants will receive a t-shirt but no medal. Age-group awards and overall male and female awards are planned. The event raises funds for the Canadian Mental Health Association, the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Ontario and the Windsor Firefighters Benefit Fund. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
