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Run for Rocky 5 km Run/3 km Walk 2026

Windsor, Ontario · Saturday, August 8, 2026

The Run for Rocky 5 km Run/3 km Walk 2026 is a 3k, 5k, running, and walking event held on Saturday, August 8, 2026. It is located at Riverside Drive East in Windsor, Ontario.

Date
Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Location
Riverside Drive East
Windsor, Ontario
Canada
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Registration is now open for this year's Run for Rocky Event which will take place during Windsor Essex-Pride Fest Weekend.

Get ready to join us on Saturday, August 8th, 2026 at 9:45 am for our ceremony start and 10:00 am for the start of the run or walk. The 5 km run/ begins at Dieppe Gardens in Downtown Windsor. Enjoy the beautiful Windsor Waterfront from Dieppe Gardens to the Ambassador Bridge on your run or walk. The route also takes you along the Windsor Sculpture Park. With incomparable views of the Detroit River and Skyline, this is one of the most scenic Pride run/walk routes in Canada. This is truly know as one of the most joy filled accepting and welcoming run/walks in Windsor-Essex. Every participant will get the 2026 Commemorative Pin as well as a ticket to a University of Windsor Women's Soccer Game.

The Run for Rocky Legacy Project is the only funding model of its kind in Canada that supports Gender & Sexuality Alliance Clubs in local Grade schools (senior years) high schools and post-secondary schools in Windsor-Essex County. This financial support includes GSA grants, GSA scholarships, funds students and educators to go to GSA educational conferences, supplies and educational resources that help support parents and educators, provides a GSA Toolkit with Booster Boxes yearly for GSA Educational Leaders and accommodates Diversity Training for educators.

The Run for Rocky Run/Walk will continue to fund local GSA funding and will additionally support Windsor's 2SLGBTQIA+ agencies. A portion of the funds raised through this year's R4R event will also be donated to the Windsor Pride Community, Windsor-Essex Pride Fest, and Trans Wellness Windsor. The cohesive effort of these agencies working together ensures that our 2SLGBTQIA+ community and their families in this region are supported by strong services that meet the needs of the community.

Start planning your Corporate, Family, Community or Friends Team NOW-whether you run or walk, it's all about coming together as a team for a great cause.

Prizes are awarded for the highest top four individual fundraisers and a unique Run for Rocky Pride Trophy will be awarded to the Team that raises the most funds. This coveted trophy will be held in possession of the winning team for one year and will have their team’s name/winning year inscribed on the trophy.

This year's individual Prize Top Fundraising Sponsors include a 4 hour party bus rental valued at $800 from Go Gatti Party Bus & Shuttle Rental, a $250.00 Gift Card from Williams Food Equipment, a $250.00 Gift Card from The G.O.A.T. Tap & Eatery and a $150.00 Gift Card from Devonshire Mall.

Although this is not a timed run we do award medals for our top finishing runners in the following categories: 1st and 2nd place -Over 60 years old, 1st and 2nd place -41-60 years old, 1st and 2nd place - 18-40 years old, 1st and 2nd place -12-17 years old and 1st and 2nd place -5-11 years old.

Leashed dogs, baby buggies and children's wagons are always welcome.

After the Run/Walk

Windsor Essex Pride Fest will open on Saturday at noon. Located just a 5-minute drive away, at Pride Fest Plaza in Lanspeary Park, the afternoon activities will include Live Music, Vendor Booths, and Food/Refreshment & Bar Service.

Children 12 and under accompanied by a parent or guardian are welcome to attend the event at no charge and do not have to register.

Donation Run for Rocky - Additional Details

Thank you so much for being a generous and supportive donor to Windsor Pride-Run for Rocky. Tax Receipts for donations over $20 will be sent to your email inbox. Please check your spam box in the case you do not receive the charitable tax receipt immediately.

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