Valentines 5K - St. Catharines
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Valentine's 5k - St. Catharines
The Valentine's 5k is a charity road race that supports Gillian's Place. The event in 2027 marks the 45th year of this race and directs its proceeds to the agency.
The course is held on the Welland Canals Parkway in St. Catharines, with the start area near the Lock 3 Museum at 1932 Welland Canals Parkway. Race kit pickup and the awards ceremony take place in the Lockview Lounge on the first floor above the museum.
Distance offered
- 5 km
The event welcomes both runners and walkers. Couples must register together and finish together for a fastest couple award, with a discount applied at checkout for joint registration. Finishers receive chocolate medals. The event policy states there are no refunds or deferrals.
Awards include a fastest couple prize, first female and first male runner overall, first female and first male walker overall, and age group prizes for runners awarded to first place in each ten year age class without duplication (19 and under, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, 60 to 69, 70 and over).
The organizing club has a history of donations to Gillian's Place, including a 2026 cheque of $3,250, an April 2025 cheque of $4,000, and donations reported for 2024 and earlier years. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
