Stratford 5K Run/Walk
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Stratford 5K Run/Walk 2026
The 5th Annual Stratford 5K Run/Walk takes place in Stratford, Ontario. The event starts and finishes in Upper Queens Park, following a route that passes Victoria Lake and the Stratford Festival theatres. This event welcomes runners, walkers, and participants with strollers.
The following distances are available:
- 5 km Run/Walk: Available for adults and youths under 17.
- Kids Run: A course of approximately 600 metres located around Upper Queens Park.
The 5 km race is chip timed. Participants have the option to register as a team, with a minimum of three members required to compete for the team trophy. Awards are presented to the top three male and female finishers based on clock time, and to winners in various age categories, including Under 17, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+.
All proceeds from the event support The Local Community Food Centre (CFC), an organization focused on food security and healthy food access. A fundraising challenge is integrated into the event, with different tiers of rewards for those who collect donations. Registration includes a dedicated youth rate for those under 17 participating in the 5 km event. Packet pick-up is available the day before the race at Erie Street or on race day at the park. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
