Running4Home 2026

Whitby, ON In support of the Shoppers Drug Mart® Perinatal Mental Health Clinic and other women’s mental health programs available at Ontario Shores. Race Date: June 20, 2026 Race Location: Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (700 Gordon St., Whitby, ON L1N 5S9) Start Times: 8:30 a.m. – 1K Little Steps 8:50 a.m. – Welcome and Warm-up 9:15 a.m. – 10K Start 9:30 a.m. – 5K Start Suggested Arrival Time: 8:00 a.m. Share your experience with our community! Tag us on social: Instagram: @runforwomen Facebook: @Run_for_Women_Series Hashtag: #runforwomen

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! 🏃‍♀️🎉

The Course

NOTE: DUE TO CONSTRUCTION ON THE TRAIL THE RACE WILL NOT RUN EAST TOWARDS ROUGE BEACH.

The run starts at the Port Union Waterfront Park and heads west along the Waterfront Trail, crosses the Waterfront Trail Bridge, then turns north to follow the Highland Creek trail. At 2.5k the course turns around and returns back to start line at Port Union Waterfront Park. The 10k run will turn around at the start and do another lap back west and north along the trail, then return to the start.

Water Stations

There will be two water stations on the course, on at the start/finish, and one at the 2.5km turn around. The 10k runners will go through both water stations twice.

Parking

The is free parking at the Rouge Hill GO station's west parking lot at the foot of Port Union Road. From there it is a short walk to the start line at Port Union Waterfront Park.

Washrooms

There are washrooms in the Port Union Village Commons Park,

Prizes

Prizes will be awarded to the top male and female participants from each age category in each event. At least 18 prizes will be available. Depending on participation, there may also be prizes for special participants (e.g. para or special athletes).

Every participant who provides an e-mail address will be sent a personalized certificate showing their standing (for the top 3 positions) or participation within their event, gender and age group.