Georgina Spring Fling 2026

Kicking PancreAS™ – Barrie, Ontario

Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers—but together, we can make a difference.

About the Event

Kicking PancreAS™ 2026 is a fun, inclusive 5K for all levels and abilities—whether you choose to walk or run, set a personal goal and take it at your own pace. For the first time, Kicking PancreAS™ series is coming to Barrie, Ontario! We’re excited to bring this high-energy 5K to the community and invite participants to help us make the inaugural event a huge success.

Every step—and every dollar raised—supports pancreatic cancer awareness, patient support, healthcare education, and Canadian research, helping change outcomes for those impacted by this disease.

💜 Barrie, ON — Saturday, May 9, 2026

📍 Location: Centennial Park

⏰ Start Time: 7:30 PM (Check-in at 6:30 PM)

🕒 Course Open: 90 minutes

What’s Included

• Finisher medal

• Running bib

• Event swag

Let’s light up the night! Wear purple and glow-in-the-dark gear—costumes encouraged.

Race Kit Pickup

📆 May 8, 2026 | ⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM

📍 56 Dunlop Street East Barrie, ON L4M 1A3

📞 Ph: (705) 726-2550

⚠️ Spots are limited. There is NO onsite registration.

Fundraise for Impact

Participants are encouraged to fundraise and rally friends, family, and colleagues. Every dollar raised stays in Canada and helps fund critical programs and research that bring hope to patients and families.

Call to Action

Register today, set your personal 5K goal, start your fundraising, and help us make Barrie’s first Kicking PancreAS an unforgettable success. Together, we can Change the Outcome.

5K Nude Colour Fun Run/Walk - 2026

5km colour fun run through the park. It’s a FUN run so you don’t have to be a pro. You can run, jog, walk… EVERYONE is welcome! Registration includes access to all amenities for the day.

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• Registration: 9 am – Pre-register for priority on race day

• Start Time: 10:30am walk & 11:00 am run

• Timing chip and participation medal only guaranteed for people who pre-register.

• Online pre-registration: $5 for members, $30 for guests/visitors, $1 for youth (before July 12th – onsite registration $10 for members & $45 for guests/visitors)

Race date: September 13, 2026

Fuelled By:

Athletics Canada Certified Marathon, Half Marathon AND 10km Course!

Fast and Flat 5km!

10km certification #: ON-2023-001-BDC

Georgina is located in the GTA, 45 minutes North of Toronto, making it a central location for athletes from the GTA, Golden Horseshoe and Cottage Country.

The marathon, half marathon and 10km courses are Athletics Canada certified courses – which means they are accurate and are qualifiers for things such as the New York and Boston Marathon’s.

Run along the south shore of Lake Simcoe through the quiet communities of Georgina on this flat, fast and scenic 5km, 10km, Half Marathon and Boston Qualifier Marathon course. You will be running from De La Salle Park, along Lake Drive North on an out and back along a quiet road with lots of shade and views of stunning properties. And, get ready to have FUN! Hits 105.5 FM and the New K-Country 93.7 will be on site playing music along the race course and cheering stations will be set up along the route for FUN and MOTIVATION! Oh – and watch for our Alligator mascot along the course cheering you on!

Aid stations will be located every 2.5-3km throughout the course and will include electrolyte drink and Water.

Marathon and half marathon start: 7:30am

10km start: 7:50am

5km start: 8:00am

Note: The cut-off time for all events is 6 hours after the marathon starts.

Participation is subject to waiver conditions. If you participate, you are deemed to accept the waiver.

Due to the nature of the course and narrow roads, along with insurance requirements, strollers and dogs are not allowed in the event.

All finishers will receive a custom Georgina Marathon T-Shirt and medal.

SAVE when you register 5 or more people on the same transaction!

Save 10% with 5-10 people

Save 15% with 11+ people

Bring the whole family, your running group or your sports team for a great race day together!

Pace Bunnies:

Marathon: 3:00, 3:05, 3:10, 3:15, 3:20, 3:25, 3:30, 3:40, 3:50, 4:00, 4:10, 4:15, 4:20, 4:30

Half Marathon: 2:20, 2:15, 2:05, 2:00, 1:55, 1:50, 1:45, 1:40, 1:35, 1:30

Race Kit Pick Up:

If you purchased VIP Race Day Kit Pick Up, you may pick up on race day. You must show your confirmation of purchase / receipt in order to pick up. Everyone else must pick up at one of the advance pick up options listed below.

As we grow, we need to change how we manage race day and want to make race day as seamless as possible for everyone involved, including you!

Advance kit pick up will be available here:

Lindsay on Tuesday Sept 8th 4pm-7pm @ CrossFit Lindsay, 205 St George St, Lindsay

Toronto on Thursday Sept 10th 1pm-6pm @ Culture Athletics, 972 Queen St E, Toronto

Georgina on Saturday September 12th 12pm-6pm at The Briars Resort an Spa - Grand Ballroom

You may arrange for a friend to pick up your kit for you, provided you signed your waiver when you registered and you have given them permission by email to pick up for you. They must know your bib number when they arrive at pick up.

All participants MUST complete their waiver on race roster BEFORE kit pick up - OR you will NOT be able to pick up your bib number. If you registered yourself for the event, you will have done it already during registration. Login to your personal race roster account, click on your registration for the Georgina Marathon and Half Marathon and make sure this has been done. Participation in the Georgina Marathon and Half Marathon events is subject to waiver conditions. If you participate, you are deemed to have accepted the waiver.

If you are picking up for a large group of 10 or more, please email us ahead of time so we can set aside those bibs and kits for you. georginamarathon@gmail.com

Parking & Shuttle Buses

VIP Parking at De La Salle Park is $25.00 and supply is limited. These passes may be purchased during registration - if you don't see them there, that means they are SOLD OUT.

Parking at De La Salle Park is available ONLY for those who have pre-purchased a VIP Parking Pass through their race roster registration. These passes are limited and will be sent out by email in advance. If you do have a VIP parking pass, be prepared to show your pass and ID when entering De La Salle Park from the Metro Road entrance.

Free overflow parking is available in nearby lots with shuttle service throughout the day starting at 5:30 am (pick up at the overflow lots) and finishing with the last bus leaving De La Salle Park at 2 pm. The locations of the overflow lots TBA.

Note - if you have a family member or friend who wishes to volunteer with us, they will be able to park right beside De La Salle Park in volunteer parking. To volunteer, click the "volunteer" link on the left side of this event race roster page.

Note: Please observe city parking signage if looking for parking on side streets. Where it is available, it is limited to a 3-hour maximum. There is no parking on Lake Drive at any time. Spectators will also find free lots along the course at Willow Beach and North Gwillimbury Park. There will NOT be a shuttle from these locations. There is a small lot at Kennedy Road and Lake Drive with a variety store (cash only!), BBQ and ice cream.

Course

The Georgina Marathon is a certified, Boston Qualifier marathon route. The Georgina Marathon and Half Marathon and the 10km and 5km are run along the shore of Lake Simcoe. All three events start at De La Salle Park. Runners turn left onto Lake Road and run an out and back course. The 5km and half marathon is one loop and the marathon is two loops. The courses are FAST, FLAT and SCENIC and run along a quiet road with lots of shade and views of stunning properties. This is the place to come and run your PB or just come and enjoy running a route that makes you feel like you’re running down south along the ocean’s edge without actually being there!

Map of Water Station Locations:

Hotels:

The Briars Resort and Spa is our official host hotel.

Approx. 2 km from the race start/finish line. Parking on site and shuttle service on race day to/from De La Salle Park

Book online using the promo code FALLRACE26

Call the front desk (905) 722-3271 and mention you are with the Georgina Marathon.

https://www.briars.ca/

Ramada Jacksons Point

Approx 2 km from the race start/finish line and 2 km from the Briars Resort where the event expo is held.

Booking code: 091326SEP

Booking cut off date: 08/13/26

Jacksons Point Retreat and Conference Centre

Approx 400m from the race start/finish line, parking on site

Call direct to book and mention you're with Georgina Marathon: 905-722-3501 or email JPRCC@salvationarmy.ca

Holiday Inn and Suites Aurora:

15% off best available rate can be applied to any room at this location. Athletes may request an early bag breakfast to take with them on race morning. Call to book and quote that you are with Endurance Event Productions Ltd. 905-418-8000

Cancelation policy: Cancelation policy: No cancellations or refunds. If there is a government or public health order that causes the event to be canceled or a weather or other ‘acts of God’ that forces cancellation, you may do the race as a virtual event. There will be no deferrals or refunds. Transfers between distances or to another runners are allowed until September 1st and can be done though the “transfer” link on our race roster page. There will be a $5.00 administration fee for transfer.

Weather Policy:

Safety always comes first and Athletics Ontario sets rules and policies that outline when an event must be delayed or cancelled due to inclement weather. In the case of inclement weather that forces our race directors to cancel an event, there will be no refunds. In the case of a weather cancellation, by that time a large portion of the race fee’s have already been allocated. Registered participants will still receive your swag bag and race shirt. Thank you for understanding these policies.