Run for the Grapes Half Marathon & 5K

The 38th annual - Don McMaster Memorial

12 Mile Creek Trail Half Marathon & 7k

The half marathon (21 km) race follows a historic route which includes the first Welland Canal and the 12 Mile Creek Trail. The first leg of the race includes the Merritt Trail towards downtown St.Catharines, then heads back to the trails behind Brock University, but only after you have confronted the beastial Hydro Hill and then descend the Niagara escarpment to the finish. The half marathon field is limited to 175 runners and has sold out for the last two years.

The 7 km race, for those that would prefer a shorter distance, is a challenging trail section which incorporates the last part of the half marathon. The field is limited to 100 runners and sold out quickly last year.

The half marathon walker division (21km) uses the same route as the running division and starts 90 minutes earlier.

Welcome to the

Welland Open Water Swim

and

SwimRun Challenge

June 14, 2026

Welcome to the beautiful Welland Canal Boathouse, where the water is always great and the trails are fast. What a great location for our annual first event in Ontario. Now in its 9th season, The Welland Open Water Swim and SwimRun Challenge is one of our longest-running races and is a great season-opening event.

NOTE the date. We have moved this event 1 week later than in previous years.

Welland Open Water Swim

Whether you are entering your first-ever open water swim or are a season veteran looking for a great early-season event, The Welland Open Water Swim is the place for you. With Distances of 1K, 3K, and 5K you can pick the distancet that works best for you.

Mudskipper SwimRun - Welland

Powered by Canaqua Sports

Calling all SwimRunners, or those who want to give swimrun a try

Come and join us for our first Ontario swimrun of the season, where you swim in the waters of the Welland Recreational Canal and run on trails along its shores.

This event is perfect for the first-time swimrunner with our 7.5 K distance and for the more experienced swimrunner with our longer 10K event. 2 distances that are perfect for an early season event.

We are very excited about our upcoming season and look forward to a great crowd on June 14, 2026

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"Yellow Brick Road” 5K Run/Walk Niagara Falls Sunday, June 28th, 7:30 AM – 9:00AM

5k Course will start right on the Niagara Parkway and head south, through Niagara Park, with beautiful out and back course with views of American and Horseshoe Falls through the entire route.

A relatively flat course will have everyone excited to shoot for their personal best time.

The fun includes great swag (T-shirt, custom medal), chip-timing, live results, and post-race snacks. You are not going to want to miss this one!

Fee - $50 per participant Includes – T-shirt, pre/post runner’s snacks, fruit, water, and sports drinks

JERRY'S PEACHBUD 10K, 5K & 1K

In Support of the West Lincoln Memorial Hospital Foundation

Named in honour of Jerry Friesen, former town employee organizer of the Peachbud, and running series director. With races for all skill levels, Jerry's Peachbud is a great time whether you're trying for a new best or enjoying some family fun.

Register by midnight on June 18th to claim your free race shirt with your registration.

To register for four (4) series races and receive a discount, visit the following page: Click Here