14 walking events in Hamilton, Ontario

Race day registration available

CASH ONLY

Race kit pick up is at

BAYFRONT PARK GAZEBO... beside the rail yard... less than 50m from the parking lot... you will see the timing company set up.... registration is a 1 minute walk from them.

Dress warm as we have no indoor space.

A great tune up for the Around the Bay race....This new race that will take place on Hamiltons waterfront trail and Bayfront Park, is flat and fast, and traffic free.

It is very fan friendly!

You can save the $9.00 online fee by contacting us and doing an etransfer.

register BEFORE December 1st and receive a HOODED SWEAT TOP!!!!

All other runners will have the opportunity to purchase a short sleeve shirt at only $12!!!

custom finishers medal,

hot food after the race and

chip timing.

loads of giveaways

We will be posting pictures of all runners after the race on our facebook page and our website, for you to look up...you will be able to download these photos as well!

Awards will be to the 1st 3 over-all male and female and the top 3 in age groups.

19 + under/20-29/30-39/40-49/50-59/60-69/70 PLUS

Please help us get some younger kids out!!!

Pleaase donate to the Steel City Athletic Clubs youth program....they keep kids in sports and out of trouble through various sports leagues around the city...even $3 will help......Thank You

No transferring or cancelling for any reason...you can have a friend pick up your kit.

2026 Her Majesty's Royal Races

1K, 5K & 10K

In Person and Virtual Races

Sunday, April 19th, 2026

At the HMCS Haida National Historic Site

Join us for the Fourth Annual Her Majesty's Royal Races in celebration of the Late Queen Elizabeth II's Birthday! This is sure to be a royally unique event.

For 5K & 10K: Fascinators, the handbag the Queen always carried- with a marmalade sandwich inside/ top hats for men.

For 1K, 5K & 10K: The medal comes in multiple colour options- Navy Blue, Rich maroon and classic black!

Trophies will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers in 5K & 10K.

This event will be raising funds for the Army Cadet League in support of the RHLI Cadets - 62 RHLI RCACC.

Participate in this run/walk and help us raise funds for youth in Hamilton.

Hamilton, ON In support of women's mental health programs at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton. Race Date: June 7, 2026 Race Location: Confederation Park - WILLOW COVE PAVILION (680 Van Wagners Beach Road, Hamilton, ON L8E 3L8) 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

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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.