Essex Fun Fest 5k Walk, Run, and Wheel
- Date:
- Sun, Jul 05, 2026 at 9:00 AM
- Location:
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Forest Avenue
Town of Essex, Ontario
Canada
OpenStreetMap Google Maps - Links:
- raceroster.com Register at raceroster.com
- Tags:
- 5k Run Trail Walk
Welcome to the 3rd annual Essex Fun Fest 5k Walk, Run, and Wheel presented by BrokerLink Insurance. This non-for-profit event directs all proceeds to the Essex Area Food Bank. Bring out the whole family to enjoy music (presented by DJ Tony), lawn games, and activities! Join us on race day to win exclusive prizes and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Sadler’s Nature Park and Trail. We can’t wait to see you soon!
Follow us on Instagram for up to date event information! @essexfunfest5kwalkrunwheel
Send us an email for more information! 5k.walk.run.essex.food.bank@gmail.com
All participants will receive:
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Pre race warm up
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Finisher medal for both 5k run and walk
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Branded t-shirt
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Branded tote bag
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Branded reusable water bottle
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Entry into raffle prize draws
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Post race refreshments
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Chip timing provided by WRACE
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Awards for winning participants
Online registration is open until Friday, July 3, 2026. Last minute entries on race day can take place up to the start of the race. Please note: race day registrations must be paid in cash or by cheque, and the fee is increased to $50.00. Additionally, the registration fee is increased to $45.00 during the last week before the race (Sunday, June 28, 2026 - Friday, July 3, 2026).
All racers who register before June 5, 2026 will be guaranteed a branded t-shirt. Registrations after that date may not be entitled to a shirt or the racer's desired size.
All racers can pick up their race kit at Essex District High School on July 3rd or 4th (12 pm to 4 pm), or on race day at Sadlers Pond. Pick up at the high school will occur outside the front lobby on the Talbot St side of the building.
Parking is available on the side streets around Sadlers Pond, at the fire hall, and the wellness plaza on Victoria St. Parking lots at the pond will fill up fast so it is recommended to utilize the locations listed above.
There are three entrances into the park and to the race hub: the pathway off of Victoria Ave, the parking lot off of Keown St, and the pathway off of Thomas St. The start line is located at the joining of the Victoria and Keown paths, or down the first left pathway when using the Thomas entrance.