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Spring Thaw 2026

Date:
Sun, Apr 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Location:
Prado Place
Windsor, Ontario
Canada
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Links:
runningfactory.com Register at raceroster.com
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5k Road Run Walk

SPRING THAW 2026

Spring Thaw 2026 will take place on Sunday, April 12th at Running Factory Wyandotte on a closed road course along Riverside Drive!

Participants have their choice of a 5km Run/Walk and Kid's Race options of 1km and 200m Dash.

Running strollers permitted

Race packet pickup will take place April 9th-April 11th from the Running Factory Wyandotte St. E location (only).

We encourage everyone to post pictures of their journey and share with the community to celebrate!

Thank you for your participation and support in 2025. We are looking forward to a great year of racing and fundraising for great local charities in 2026.

All proceeds to benefit Hospice of Windsor.

What you get with your registration:

  • 5km Chip timed bib or kid's race bib

  • Limited Edition Spring Thaw Swag

  • Finishers Medal

  • Post-race hospitality provided by Tim Horton's, Pure Flavor & Hyena Brew Company

  • Overall Male and Female 1st, 2nd, 3rd place prizing

  • Age Group prize for 1st in each age group

  • Chance at New Balance door prizes

  • Post-race massage complimentary of the Canadian College of Massage students

  • Pledge incentives brought to you by Tim Horton's, New Balance, and Running Factory

Spring Thaw 2026 Medal:

Thank you and we look forward to another incredible Spring Thaw!

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