Run4Lighthouse
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Run4Lighthouse 2026
Run4Lighthouse takes place on May 30, 2026 at Spencer Smith Park in Burlington, Ontario. The event combines in-person and virtual race options to raise funds for Lighthouse for Grieving Children and Families, an organization that supports over 400 children, youth, and their families each year. Lighthouse provides grief support groups free of charge and relies on fundraising and donations rather than government funding.
Race options include:
- 1K in person or virtual
- 5K in person or virtual
The 5K in person is chip-timed; the 1K is not chip-timed. Medals are awarded to all participants. The event listed a fundraising goal of CA$200,000 and had raised CA$59,861.53 at the time of the report. Title sponsors include RBC Direct Investing and YTM Capital, with additional lead and community sponsors.
Spencer Smith Park is located on the downtown waterfront and is accessible from Brant Street. Weekend municipal parking is free; about 400 free spots are available at the municipal parking garage on Locust Street, with additional municipal lots nearby. On-site amenities include bag check, accessible washrooms and handwashing facilities, food and beverage vendors, and child-focused activities such as a bouncy castle and slide. The event is sanctioned by Athletics Ontario and has a Health and Safety Plan and an Emergency Management Plan. Organizers encourage sustainable travel choices such as carpooling, public transit, or cycling. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
