Springbank Road Races
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Springbank Road Races : London ON
The Springbank Road Races take place in Springbank Park at Flint Cottage off Commissioners Road in London ON. The event has a history spanning more than 59 years and currently includes a half marathon, a 5K, a 2.1K and a short Kiddy Trot. The courses follow the paved pathway system along the Thames River.
Distances
- Half marathon
- 5K
- 2.1K
- Kiddy Trot about 250 metres
The half marathon is a small park loop followed by an out and back along the Thames River Path. The 5K is an out and back loop in Springbank Park. The 2.1K follows the final 2.1 kilometres of the half marathon course, starting at the 19k marker east of the park roadway. The Kiddy Trot is roughly 250 metres and allows parents to run alongside any registered child.
Courses are measured and certified with codes ON-2008-044-BDC for the 5K and ON-2022-054-BDC for the half marathon. All half marathon finishers receive a finisher medal.
Registration is available in person at SoleScience, 627 Maitland St, London ON. In-person family registration entitles families to a discount of 10 dollars off per family member after the first fully paid member. Transfers and deferrals are offered; no refunds.
Awards include cash prizes for Open and Masters finishers in the half marathon, age group merchandise awards, and draw prizes that require presence to win. No duplication of awards. Awards may be picked up at SoleScience. Restroom facilities are available in the park; there are no showers. Light refreshments are provided after the race. The main parking area recommended is the Storybook Gardens lot and participants are asked not to park on the grass. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
