The 5K Foam Fest - Toronto, ON

5k Race for Plates (StockTheSummer.ca)

Step by step, we fill the plates

About the race:

• A scenic 5k race along the Whitby Heydenshore waterfront trail

• Fast and flat course

• Free race photos included

• Beautiful finisher medal

• Professionally timed by Speed River Timing

Donations:

• Our 2025 food collection totaled the equivalent of 567 meals.

• Participants are asked to bring non-perishable food items to support local food banks!

• Your donation helps us keep the event affordable and accessible to everyone: Click here to donate!

Prizes:

Thanks to a partnership with Sunset Grill (185 Consumers Dr, Whitby), we are proud to announce $100, $50, & $25 gift cards for our male and female podium finishers!

For the first time ever, we are debuting a children's category! Based on previous demand and wanting to encourage more families to participate together, children 12 and under will compete in their own boys and girls categories, complete with a prize for the winners!

From our sponsors:

• free pancake from Sunset Grill (185 Consumers Dr, Whitby)

• energy gels from Sun River Honey

• kombucha drinks from Gutsy Drinks

• sugar-free sports drinks from BioSteel

Age discount: We are offering a 30% discount for children 12 and under.

Race Start Time: 8:30 AM

Event Address: Kiwanis Heydenshore Park, 589 Water St, Whitby, ON

Weather:

The race will happen rain or shine, we only cancel in the event of extreme conditions. Please plan according to the weather on race day.

Race Kit Pickup:

Race kits and bibs must be picked up before lining up at the starting line.

Parking:

Free parking available.

Strava:

Click here to Join our Strava Community and connect with local runners.

More details:

For past years' results and photos, please visit our website: www.stockthesummer.ca

Saturday August 1, 2026 / 8:30 A.M. / Whitby ON

Get ready for an energizing, feel-good morning by the water! 🌊☀️

Join us on August 15th for an unforgettable 1K or 5K run/walk along the scenic Whitby Waterfront. Whether you’re chasing a personal best or just soaking in the views, this is your chance to move, connect, and make a difference, all starting and finishing at the stunning Heydenshore Park.

Even better? Every step you take helps support the Ontario Shores Foundation, funding vital mental health programs and raising awareness right here in Durham Region. 💙

Event Details:

🏁 1K Start: 9:00 AM

🏁 5K Start: 9:30 AM

Race Kit Pick-Up:

📍 Orangetheory Whitby:

• August 13: 10 AM – 8 PM

• August 14: 10 AM – 6 PM

⏰ Important: Registration closes August 13 at midnight—spots are limited, so don’t wait!

Lace up, bring your energy, and be part of something meaningful. Let’s hit the waterfront together! 🏃‍♀️🎉

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

Green Newton Cider Run

Welcome to the 2026 Green Newton Adventures Cider Run at Slabtown Cider!

Join us on September 19, 2026 for the Cider Run; a uniquely Green trail running experience bringing together the tastes and charm of Slabtown Cider Co. with the unforgettable beauty of the hidden trails at Woodnewton Farms. Come and run happy in this rare opportunity to explore some of the secret trails of the Oak Ridges Moraine. Roll through mixed forest, grind some gritty hills and let it all go through gently rolling recovery spots. Enjoy this exclusive opportunity to run at this private property and race with us through the beautiful trails that Woodnewton, Uxbridge has to offer.

Green Newton Adventures is a leading outdoor organization dedicated to connecting people with nature through trail running and environmental education. Based in the heart of Ontario, we specialize in crafting unique trail running experiences that emphasize the beauty of the natural world while promoting sustainability and conservation.

Our mission is to inspire a profound appreciation for the environment by encouraging individuals to engage in outdoor activities that are both physically challenging and environmentally responsible. We believe that running in nature fosters a deep connection to the earth, promoting not only personal health but also a collective responsibility to protect our natural spaces.

Officially Sanctioned Race

On Saturday, October 3rd, our Executive Director, Ross Ste-Croix will be running the equivalent of a half marathon, starting at Butternut Manor and ending at Frances Di Carlo House, stopping at all 7 PHM group homes and community locations along the way. We'd love to have you run, walk, or roll alongside him in either the half-marathon or the 6k loop option. Pledge your support, or sign up to run, walk, or roll with him, today to raise funds for Participation House Markham, a Markham-based charity that has been providing assisted living supports to adults with complex disabilities for over 50 years.

Deadline to register is July 31, 2026