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2026 Ancaster Mill Race
The Ancaster Mill Race would like to welcome you to our annual event taking place on
Tuesday June 2nd!
We are so proud to offer this event to the Ancaster Community over the last 42 years!
We have something for everyone! Join us for one of our events:
1km fun run & Kid Zone, 5 or 10km Family Walk/Run.
Join us for an evening of fun for the whole family!
Post race food provided by our title sponsor:
The Ancaster Mill
The Ancaster Mill Race proudly supports:
ACS serves the diverse community of Ancaster by providing programs, services, and volunteer opportunities which enhance the quality of life for all.
Presented By:
Join us on June 20, 2026, at Confederation Park for The FAB 5K Run/Walk and 1K Dash.
About The FAB 5K
The FAB 5K is always our favourite day of the year! It’s the day we host a 5K event that brings together community members and FAB participants to take on a 5K run or walk. Whether you are a first time 5Ker or aiming to cross the finish line with an Olympic qualifying time, this event is guaranteed to inspire you to dream big and live big.
The 5K starts and ends at the Edgewater Pavilion in Confederation Park and the course runs along the beautiful Hamilton Beach Strip. The energy is electric, the race food is yummy, the volunteers are next level, the FAB participants are so inspiring, and the course is fast and flat. Did we mention the energy is electric?
The event is also a key fundraiser to help us raise the much-needed funds that allow us to continue to offer our free and empowering FAB 5K Challenge program.
About our FAB Program
Every spring, FAB offers a free and empowering program to over 165 youth girls in Hamilton’s priority neighbourhoods. The program challenges participants to train for and finish a 5K run. Participants meet weekly with volunteer coaches for training, fun, and skill-building. They finish feeling proud, confident, and equipped with a goal-setting framework they can use for any future endeavour. The program culminates with FAB participants completing The FAB 5K. That’s right! 165 youth girls from Hamilton will be taking on this 5K as well. It’s absolutely inspiring!
Here are ways in which you can support
The FAB 5K is a key fundraiser for the FAB Foundation and we cannot do what we do without the volunteer and financial support of our community. Here’s how you can help us continue to make a big difference in the lives of youth girls and our community.
#1. Register and participate in one of our events. There is a 5k walk/run and a 1k fun run. Strollers are welcome. It’s such a beautiful route along the lake!
1K Fun Run | 9:00am
5K Run/walk |9:30am
#2. Start up a personal fundraising page and ask your circle to give. If you raise $200 or more, we will reimburse you your entry fee. If you raise $500 or more, you’ll be entered into a draw for a grand prize!
#3. Make a donation. If you are coming to cheer everybody on, thank you so much for your support! Donations can be made by clicking the “donate now” button on this page. You can make a general donation to FAB or direct your donation to towards a runners personal fundraising page.
#4. Create a team when you register and invite others to join. Together you can set a team fundraising goal! All teams who raise $1,000 will also be entered into the grand prize draw.
What your participation will support
All money raised from this event will help us continue to offer our program to approximately 165 youth girls in Hamilton annually at no cost to them. Our program is FREE and each participant receives a new pair of running shoes, a training t-shirt, healthy snacks at each session, a goal setting journal and transportation and entry into local race and program events.
Route Information
We have a beautiful, mostly flat course that runs along Lake Ontario.
Starting in Edgewater Pavilion, head towards the lake/path (approx. 100m)
Turn right onto the path, follow to the turnaround, just before the wooden bridge (approx. 1.2km)
Turn left at the turnaround and follow the path back along the beach past Edgewater Pavilion until you see the 2nd turnaround just past Barangas (approx. 2.4km)
Turn left at the 2nd turnaround and head back to Edgewater Pavilion (approx. 1.2km)
Turn right into Edgewater Pavilion to the finish (approx. 100m)
Join us for what might just be the event that inspires you to
dream a little bigger!
1K Fun Run | 9:00am
5K Run |9:30am
5K Walk | 9:30am
Registration
Early Bird Registration (Prior to April 1, 2026)
1K fun run | $25*
5K run/walk | $40*
*Plus processing fees
Registration as of April 1, 2026
1K fun run | $35*
5K run/walk | $50*
*Plus processing fees
Same day registration is available on Saturday morning beginning at 8:30am. Cash or credit card payments will be accepted.
Directions
Starting in Edgewater Pavilion, head towards the lake/path (approx. 100m)
Turn right onto the path, follow to the turnaround, just before the wooden bridge (approx. 1.2km)
Turn left at the turnaround and follow the path back along the beach past Edgewater Pavilion until you see the 2nd turnaround just past Barangas (approx. 2.4km)
Turn left at the 2nd turnaround and head back to Edgewater Pavilion (approx. 1.2km)
Turn right into Edgewater Pavilion to the finish (approx. 100m)
Access and Parking
Entrance into Confederation Park is free. There is a large parking lot if you keep driving straight past the Edgewater Pavilion on the left hand side. Parking is also free.
We're Back Hamilton!
The Runner's Den is excited to announce that we have once again partnered with Mizuno to bring you back the Summer Sunset Series!
A fun way to stay fit this summer with a fast and flat course along Hamiltons Waterfront trail! This will be a timed event to allow runners to get a chip time for their 5K run.
In an effort to keep the cost of this event low, there will be no shirt or medal provided for the 5K runners.
Event includes:
Bib with attached chip for timing
Demo shoes on site to try for your event
Draw prizes for all participants courtesy of Mizuno
Post race refreshments for all participants
Back again this year - 1K Kids Run!
Let's get our kids out to run this summer! This kids run will not be timed but medals will be provided to the kids who finish the race.
REGISTRATION FOR 2026 NOW OPEN!
Join us October 31st & November 1st 2025
The Hamilton Marathon would like to welcome you back once again to our event taking place the first weekend of November.
To all returning participants, thank you for trusting in us once again to bring you a glorious race experience! To those new to us, we are so excited to meet you! We hope to bring you a weekend of fun and help you meet your goals.
The Hamilton Marathon Road2Hope offers a 2 loop course along Hamilton's Beautiful Waterfront with a full race weekend including a kids 1km fun run, a 5km and 10km Family Walk/Run, as well as a fully certified Half and Full Marathon.
Back by popular demand will also be our Hammer Challenge - 3 Races one weekend! Why not take on the ultimate Challenge this year?
Join us for a weekend of fun for the whole family!
2026 Santa Shuffle Hamilton
Fun Run & Elf Walk
The Salvation Army’s Santa Shuffle is a national fundraising event supporting the local work of The Salvation Army in communities across Canada.
By registering for the Hamilton Santa Shuffle, you are joining a community of participants and fundraisers helping provide food, shelter, and hope to individuals and families facing hardship.
As a Santa Shuffler, your registration includes:
A personalized race bib.
A one-of-a-kind finisher's medal and Christmas Tree Ornament to celebrate your achievement!
Tons of fun with friends, family, and the entire community!
An opportunity to fundraise for your local Salvation Army, with every dollar raised helping to ensure practical assistance and compassionate support are available in your community.
New for 2026: Be a Holiday Hope Champion!
When you take part in The Salvation Army’s Santa Shuffle and become a fundraiser, you become a Holiday Hope Champion as you help raise funds to support the vital work of The Salvation Army in your community.
To thank participants for their fundraising efforts and early support, a number of limited-edition items are available:
Receive a limited edition 2026 Santa Shuffle Buff/Neck Gaiter
Receive a limited edition 2026 Santa Shuffle Toque
Receive a limited edition 2026 Santa Shuffle Hoodie
These items recognize the meaningful difference you are making. Every dollar raised helps provide food, shelter, and practical support to individuals and families facing hardship.
Please note: Donors will receive a donation confirmation when supporting the charity online, and The Salvation Army will be issuing official tax receipts for donations over $20.
Simplified Registration for 2026
We’ve made registering for The Salvation Army’s Santa Shuffle easier than ever this year.
For 2026, there is one simple registration option for everyone:
"Individual – 5K Fun Run / 1K Elf Walk"
Whether you plan to run or walk, all participants register through a single, streamlined process — making it quicker and easier to sign up and get started.
To ensure the event remains accessible to everyone, discounts are automatically applied at checkout:
Youth (18 and under) and Seniors (65+) receive $10 off registration
Group registrations receive:
10% off per registration for groups of 4–9 participants
15% off per registration for groups of 10 or more participants
No codes are required, and all eligible discounts are applied automatically when you register.
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Free interval workout for all levels, led by three Olympians. Includes warm-up, drills, interval workout, and cool-down.