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12 Sports • 3 Days • 1 Olympic-Style Festival All sport competitions take place at the University of Guelph using world class courts and spaces, with championship Feature Courts for marquee matches. The Festival Our Olympic style Festival Village sits right in the middle of the action. Expect music, food, entertainment, obstacle courses, a family fun zone, athlete opening celebration, and a Friday night opening party. Try it sessions and play zones run all weekend so everyone can move, learn, and have fun. Free to attend festival experiences. Open to all ages and abilities. Come to compete. Come to play. Come to cheer. Be part of a national celebration of movement.

of the Donkey Sanctuary of Canada in Puslinch, Ontario.

We even have a 1K route option for those who want a shorter run!

September 27, 2026

Whether you’re a seasoned runner or prefer a relaxed walk through nature, this event is for everyone. And the best part? Every step you take supports the donkeys and mules in our care!

Run of Day:

8:15 – Gates open

8:30 – Sign-in opens

9:30 – Welcome remarks

9:40 – Warm-up music

9:45 – 1K racers start

10:00 - 5K Race begins

11:30 – Winners announced

1:00 – Barnyard closes

Early Bird Registration Draw

Register your team by July 31 to be entered into our Early Bird Prize Draw! One lucky team will win a private tour of the Donkey Sanctuary of Canada. Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic of the DSC. Register your team early for your chance to win!

We can’t wait to welcome you back to the farm for a day on our beautiful trails and a whole lot of donkey fun. See you at the starting line!

Special Thanks to our Sponsors!

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada - Gold Sponsor

Sutherland Insurance - Silver Sponsor

through April, then starting again in October)

• Tuesdays, 6pm starting from The Running Works, 89 Gordon Street

• Victors Winter Bootcamp (starting January, 2026)

• Mondays, 6:30 to 7:30pm in the gymnasium at Edward Johnson Public School

• Spring to Fall Outdoor Track (starting April, 2026)

• Tuesdays, 6:00pm and 6:45pm at the St. James High School track

• RWXGV Sunday Long Runs (through the whole year)

• Sundays, 8:00am starting from The Running Works, 89 Gordon Street

WHAT WE DO:

Track Workouts involve running short intervals (from 200 to 1000 metres), at faster than 5K race pace, with recovery periods in between. There will be a Victors coach present to explain the workout and answer any training or pacing questions.

Tuesday Tempo Runs are 8-10 kilometre group runs and are meant to be run at around a half marathon or full marathon race pace. Please note: lights and vests are required (see The Running Works store).

Sunday Long Runs are held in conjunction with The Running Works store. For workout information see our website.

ELIGIBILITY:

• The Guelph Victors welcomes all ADULT runners (minimum age: 18).

• For youth running programs, please visit Royal City Athletics Club.

• Write to [email protected] if you wish to participate but cannot afford the fee for any reason.

NEWCOMERS:

You're welcome to try us out for a week or two before paying the membership fee. We want you to be sure you're comfortable with our programs before committing! Please introduce yourself when you first attend the track. Ask for coach Colin or one of the club leaders (Karl, Lorraine, Lee, Brian, George, Chelsea, Stephen, Laura, Brandon).