Wellwood Walk/Run/Wheel

Event overview

Wellwood Walk/Run/Wheel is scheduled for Sunday, October 19, 2025 at the McMaster University Student Centre in Hamilton, Ontario. The event raises awareness of colorectal cancer and funds for the Wellwood Cancer Resource Centre, which provides free supportive care for people living with a cancer diagnosis and their caregivers. To date CA$25,033.99 has been raised toward a CA$50,000 goal, and the event lists 248 participants. Multiple community sponsors support the event, including Effort Trust and McMaster University.

Participation details

• 5K Walk/Run/Wheel - clock timed
• 1K Kids "Best Effort" - clock timed, for participants up to age 14

Registration fees listed in the event details are CA$25.00 for Adult 5K, CA$20.00 for Youth 5K, and the Kids 1K is free. Race registration includes event swag; kids' kits include a cape, mask, and t-shirt, and adult/youth registrations include a race shirt. Race kit pick-up and in-person registration are available on days before the event at Wellwood (501 Sanatorium Road) and on event day at the McMaster Student Centre. The course has one water station at the halfway point, no washrooms on the route, and permanent washrooms are available in the Student Centre and lower Gilmour Hall. "Wheel" refers to mobility aids such as wheelchairs, mobility scooters, walkers, and strollers. Roller blades, bikes, and pets are not allowed; strollers should line up near the rear of the start area. Parking is free courtesy of McMaster, but nearby lots can fill up. The course closes after 90 minutes. Children under 14 receive a finishers medal; prizes are awarded to top fundraisers and individuals who raise CA$500 or more earn free entry to next year. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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