PHM Run for the Residents

Central United Church (CUC) is working to raise awareness and funds for groundbreaking ALS research at Sunnybrook Hospital's Brain Sciences Program, in honour of longtime CUC member and Unionville resident, Lynne Pulenzas. This 5K run/walk event is not only a fundraiser - it is a celebration of Lynne's strength as she has faced this disease, her legacy of kindness, and the love that surrounds her. To learn more about Lynne's story click here. By coming together in an active way, we honour her fight and help move closer to a world without ALS.

To walk or run with us, and help work towards eliminating ALS, click the "Register" button! As you register, you will be prompted to set up your own fundraising page to send to your friends and family. We suggest a fundraising goal of $1000, but any amount is great! You can also make your own donation to Sunnybrook as part of the registration process.

To donate to Sunnybrook without registering to walk or run, click one of the "Donate Now" buttons or click "Donate to Participant" to the left of the page to sponsor a specific walker/runner's fundraising efforts. Charitable tax receipts will be automatically issued by Sunnybrook through Race Roster for donations over $10.

If you need help setting up or sharing your fundraising page, please contact church staff - Christina Ng.

Schedule of events

Participants are strongly encouraged to pick up their race kits these dates/times:

• July 16th 3:00PM-7:00PM at Running Room, 3987 Hwy 7 #5, Markham, ON

• July 17th 3:00PM-7:00PM at Running Room, 3987 Hwy 7 #5, Markham, ON

Event Day:

7:15 AM - 8:00 AM Last minute on-site Race Kit pickup at Central United Church

8:00AM - Race Start

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

Markham, ON In support of women’s mental health programs at Markham Stouffville Hospital. Access Your 2026 Fundraising Here Access Your 2026 Race Results Here Race Date: May 23, 2027 Race Location: Millennium Park (100 Town Centre Blvd, Markham, ON L3R 5H9) Start Times: 8:00 a.m. – 1K Little Steps 8:30 a.m. – Welcome and Warm-up 9:00 a.m. – 10K Start 9:10 a.m. – 5K Start Suggested Arrival Time: 7:15 a.m. Double your impact! Thanks to the generosity of all donations will be matched up to $50,000 until July 1, 2026. Share your experience with our community! Tag us on social: Instagram: @runforwomen Facebook: @Run_for_Women_Series Hashtag: #runforwomen

SUNDAY JUNE 20 2027

Register Now! Registration closes June 13 2027.

We look forward to welcoming competitive and recreational runners and walkers alike for our 5th annual Stouffville Main Street 5K and Kids 1K Dash benefitting the Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation.

7:30 am - Runners Village Opens

8:00 am - Opening Remarks

8:30 am - Main Street 5K Starts *

10:00 am - Kids 1K Dash Starts

*The Main Street 5K will start in waves. During registration you will be asked to select your start group (i.e. you're anticipated 5K completion time from the list below).

Note: Event Timing is activated only when each participant crosses the Start/Finish line).

🔴 Red: less than 25:00 minutes

🟡 Yellow: 25:01-30:00 minutes

🔵 Blue: 30:01-35:00 minutes

🟢 Green: 35:01-45:00 minutes

🟣 Purple: 45:01+ minutes

All runners with strollers are asked to line up at the back of their selected wave. If you plan to walk the 5K, please ensure you are in the Purple wave.

Please no bicycles, rollerblades or scooters. Leashed and well-behaved dogs are welcome in the runner's village only, but not permitted on the course.

FUNDRAISING

While fundraising is not mandatory, it is certainly encouraged. The suggested fundraising minimum is $100.00 per adult and $50.00 per child. While your registration fee for the event helps to cover the various event costs, any fundraising dollars go directly to the Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation. Donations over $20.00 will receive a charitable tax receipt from the Foundation.

Learn more about the Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation and how your donations make a difference.

Individuals who raise over $250.00 will be entered in a draw to win a prize.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Interested in becoming a partner on the event? We are currently seeking event sponsors at various levels. To learn more about these opportunities, contact [email protected].