2027 Scarborough 5K

On September 12, 2026, bring your wild side to the Toronto Zoo for a day of family fun! With a 10K, 5K, and CubRun, there's an event for everyone to enjoy, either in-person or virtually. With free admission to the Zoo included with registration, participants can stay at the Zoo and visit their favourite animals post-race!

With a fundraising goal of $110,000, every dollar raised will directly support your Toronto Zoo’s Blanding’s Turtle Headstart Program as well as the new home of the program located within the Community Conservation Centre. This dedicated space will serve as the hub for incubation, and care, while also giving guests the opportunity to see hatchlings and learn firsthand about the importance of conservation programs at your Toronto Zoo.

Stay connected to the Oasis ZooRun and your fellow participants through social media using our official race hashtag #OasisZooRun.

The in-person distances are SOLD OUT! Join us virtually.

In-Person Race Day | Saturday, September 12, 2026

8:00 am | 10K Start

9:15 am | CubRun Start

10:45 am | 5K Start

Virtual Window | September 1 - September 30, 2026

The Course

NOTE: DUE TO CONSTRUCTION ON THE TRAIL THE RACE WILL NOT RUN EAST TOWARDS ROUGE BEACH.

The run starts at the Port Union Waterfront Park and heads west along the Waterfront Trail, crosses the Waterfront Trail Bridge, then turns north to follow the Highland Creek trail. At 2.5k the course turns around and returns back to start line at Port Union Waterfront Park. The 10k run will turn around at the start and do another lap back west and north along the trail, then return to the start.

Water Stations

There will be two water stations on the course, on at the start/finish, and one at the 2.5km turn around. The 10k runners will go through both water stations twice.

Parking

The is free parking at the Rouge Hill GO station's west parking lot at the foot of Port Union Road. From there it is a short walk to the start line at Port Union Waterfront Park.

Washrooms

There are washrooms in the Port Union Village Commons Park,

Prizes

Prizes will be awarded to the top male and female participants from each age category in each event. At least 18 prizes will be available. Depending on participation, there may also be prizes for special participants (e.g. para or special athletes).

Every participant who provides an e-mail address will be sent a personalized certificate showing their standing (for the top 3 positions) or participation within their event, gender and age group.

On Saturday, October 3rd, our Executive Director, Ross Ste-Croix will be running the equivalent of a half marathon, starting at Butternut Manor and ending at Frances Di Carlo House, stopping at all 7 PHM group homes and community locations along the way. We'd love to have you run, walk, or roll alongside him in either the half-marathon or the 6k loop option. Pledge your support, or sign up to run, walk, or roll with him, today to raise funds for Participation House Markham, a Markham-based charity that has been providing assisted living supports to adults with complex disabilities for over 50 years.

Deadline to register is August 31, 2026