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36 running, walking, road, and other events in London, Ontario

From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find running, walking, road, fun run, and track events and connect with the local endurance sports community.

  • Fitness Jam 2025 [raceroster.com]

    Sun, Nov 09, 2025

    Run

    501 Southdale Road West, London, Ontario, Canada
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  • Kicking PancreAS™ 5K - London, Ontario [craigscause.ca]

    Sat, Nov 22, 2025

    5k Run

    Springbank Drive, London, Ontario, Canada
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  • 2025 Canadian Cross Country Classic 5K [athletics.ca]

    Sun, Nov 30, 2025

    1k 5k Run

    Victoria Park Clarence Street, London, Ontario, Canada
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  • Santa Shuffle Fun Run & Elf Walk 2025 - London [raceroster.com]

    Sat, Dec 06, 2025

    5k Fun Run Run Walk

    Victoria Park Clarence Street, London, Ontario, Canada
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  • BackRoads Festive Five [backroadsrun.com]

    Sat, Dec 13, 2025

    Run

    Victoria Park Clarence Street, London, Ontario, Canada
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  • BackRoads International Women's Day 2026 [backroadsrun.com] [Register at raceroster.com]

    Sun, Mar 08, 2026 at 8:00 AM

    Description

    The more women move, the better women feel.

    Yet, over half of the women are dropping out or stopping exercise completely, due in part to the barrage of barriers women face when exercising throughout...

    The more women move, the better women feel.

    Yet, over half of the women are dropping out or stopping exercise completely, due in part to the barrage of barriers women face when exercising throughout their lifetime.

    This International Women’s Day, BackRoads London and ASICS Canada are coming together to change that. Join us on Sunday, March 8th, 2026, for BackRoads' International Women's Day Walk/Run - an event open to everyone who champions women in sport.

    We’re proud to once again have ASICS on board as our presenting partner, and even more excited to kick off the BackRoads Running Series for 2026 with an event that truly matters.

    This year’s IWD event begins with a couple of local, inspirational women, sharing their stories, experiences, and perspectives before we head out for the walk and run. Participants can choose from several distances, with most routes led by our BackRoads Race Team - powered by ASICS , alongside local leaders, and familiar faces from the BackRoads community.

    Your registration includes:

    • A donation to Girls Forward

    • A special gift, courtesy of our friends at ASICS

    • An entry into a draw to win a FREE bib for the Forest City Road Races and Jordan's Run the Runway series.

    • Exclusive early access to the taproom at 8:00am (before the store opens at 9:00am) to bask in the atmosphere and hear from our amazing speakers!

    Spots are limited, and this event is expected to sell out quickly.

    This is more than just miles; It’s a celebration of a Sound Mind, Sound Body and the power of women who Give to Gain. Together, we move with purpose, we give with intention, and we gain strength in every sense of the word. We can’t wait to see you on March 8th.

    Event Schedule:

    • 8:00-8:30am | Arrive at your leisure and try on a pair of ASICS shoes - you're welcome to take them out for your walk or run. Pick up your ASICS registration gift, then settle in, relax in the BackRoads taproom, and connect with like-minded individuals who are here to make a difference. Give to Gain.

    • 8:35am | Walk/run kick-off announcements in the BackRoads taproom

    • 8:40am-9:00am | Dynamic local leaders share their journeys, challenges, and triumph stories that ignite motivation, empower action, and celebrate the impact one person can make in their community!

    • 9:00am - 10:30am | Walk/run/stroll - routes ranging from 2k, 5k & 10k in the West 5 neighbourhood. ALL paces & abilities welcome - Routes led by BackRoads Race Team members, guest speakers, and local leaders.

    • 10:30am - 12:00pm | Taproom social and celebration event - grab a beverage and stay for a minute. This social time is designed for conversation and connection. Mingle with our friends from Girls Forward, ASICS friends, local leaders, or that new friend you just met on your walk or run. Take some photos and reflect on the special day you shared together

    • 10:45am | We will draw for free entries into the 2026 Forest City Road Races and Jordan's Run the Runway series!

    Run Walk

    Victoria Park Clarence Street, London, Ontario, Canada
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  • Persistence Racing's 5th Anniversary Run [persistenceracing.com] [Register at raceroster.com]

    Sun, Mar 15, 2026 at 9:30 AM

    Description

    2026 marks our 5th year of hosting races, and it's time to celebrate with you, our amazing running community!

    Join us at BackRoads Brews + Shoes on March 15th for our 5th Anniversary Run/Party.

    Join...

    2026 marks our 5th year of hosting races, and it's time to celebrate with you, our amazing running community!

    Join us at BackRoads Brews + Shoes on March 15th for our 5th Anniversary Run/Party.

    Join us for a run, and spend some time together after in the BackRoads' taproom.

    This is not a race, but rather, a chance for us to come together as a running community to celebrate 5 years of running. We're going to have road (approx. 5k) and trail options (approx. 8k.), and you'll receive some Persistence Racing swag, a bib, and medal. In keeping with what we do for all of our events, we'll donate a portion of the proceeds to the Children's Health Foundation in support of children and their families in our community.

    Here's how it works:

    1. Register here on Race Roster.

    2. Choose to run road or trail. We'll have run leaders for both options. You'll be prompted to select road or trail when you register to give us a rough idea of numbers, but you can switch on the day of if you'd like.

    3. Pick up your bib at BackRoads on the morning of March 15th beginning at 8:40 a.m. The bib will be a leftover bib from one of our previous races.

    4. The runs will start at 9:30 a.m.

    5. At the conclusion of your run, you've get a leftover medal from one of our races.

    6. After you collect your medal, visit us in the taproom to get a piece of Persistence Racing swag. You'll tell us your size, and we'll blindly choose something out of a bin which fits, or you can take your chances on the miscellaneous bin of one size fits most. These are all leftover items from our races, e.g. shirts, hats, hoodies, jackets, gloves, glasses etc.

    We'll mark your bib to indicate you've received your swag item.

    1. Relax, hang out, enjoy your favourite beverage, and spend some time together.

    Simple!

    Your registration guarantees you a spot, and entitles you to a leftover bib, medal, and swag item. There will be no timing for the runs.

    Due to capacity limits in store, we've got 50 spots.

    See you on March 15th!

    5k 8k Run Trail

    1295 Riverbend Road, London, Ontario, Canada
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  • The Springbank Sprint [persistenceracing.com] [Register at raceroster.com]

    Sat, Apr 04, 2026 at 9:30 AM

    Description

    Welcome to the fifth anniversary edition of the Springbank Sprint!

    As in years past, we are tremendously excited to welcome you to Springbank Park for a 5 km (New Era Grafix 5k) or 10 km (BackRoads...

    Welcome to the fifth anniversary edition of the Springbank Sprint!

    As in years past, we are tremendously excited to welcome you to Springbank Park for a 5 km (New Era Grafix 5k) or 10 km (BackRoads Brews + Shoes 10k) race. In addition, we will be hosting some shorter runs for the kids (Little Vikings Sports Camp Kids' Runs).

    Like always, we're also hosting some walking only events, 5k and 10k.

    As with all of our events, a portion of each 5 and 10k registration will be donated to the Children's Health Foundation in support of children and their families in our community.

    The Venue

    Springbank Park is the crown jewel of the Thames Valley Parkway. Come and enjoy the fast multi-use paved pathways as you run alongside the Thames River. The route is closed to vehicular traffic. The 5km, 10 km, and 1 km kids' run, are out and back routes. The 50 metre and 100 metre kids' runs are short point to point runs.

    The races will begin and end near 1205 Commissioners Road West, London, Ontario.

    Race Sanctioning, Course Measurement, and Certification

    As always, the Springbank Sprint is proudly sanctioned by Athletics Ontario.

    We've just confirmed (February 11th) with the city that we will be using the same route as 2024 and 2025 which avoids the dam area and any possible construction closures. You can view the routes at the following links:

    5k course

    10k course

    The kids' runs will all be run along the route near the main start/finish line. The 50 metre and 100 metre runs will start that distance from the finish line and run back to the line (we'll have signs in place where your little ones will start along with volunteers). The 1k run will go from the main start/finish area out 500 metres, and then back to the finish.

    Race Schedule

    Packet Pickup

    All local runners are encouraged to pick up their race kits prior to race day in order to avoid congestion and line-ups on race morning.

    Tentative early pickups:

    BackRoads Brews + Shoes

    1295 Riverbend Road, London, ON

    Wednesday, April 1st, 2026

    5:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

    Thursday, April 2nd, 2026

    10 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

    On race morning, race kits will be available at the start/finish area beginning at 8:30 a.m. If you are picking up your race kit on race morning, please give yourself ample time to do so.

    April 4th, 2026 Race Day!

    9:30 5 km start

    9:35 10 km start

    11:00 kids' runs (50 metre, 100 metre, 1 km)

    50 and 100 metre kids' runs are for ages 0 - 10. 1k is for ages 7-15.

    Timing

    The 5km and 10 km events will be chip-timed events. The kids' events will not be chip-timed and are fun runs. Chip timing is being provided by Chiptime Results.

    Aid Stations and Washrooms

    Aid stations will be serving water and will be located at approximately the 2.5 km mark, and the 5 km and 7.5 km mark for the 10 km runners.

    Portable toilets will be available at the start/finish area. Public washrooms are also available near the start/finish area. There is a public washroom on the 10 k course as well (runners will pass it twice).

    Shirts, Medals, Prizes, and More!

    Each participant in the adult races will receive an awesome event shirt and our special 5th Anniversary custom race medal. The kids will also receive a finisher's medal and race bib.

    There will be some post-race snacks available as well.

    Our race photographer will be on hand to capture all of your awkward running facial expressions. Your photos are yours to download, FOR FREE.

    Additional prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers in the 5 km and 10 km runs (female, male, and non-binary categories). There must be a minimum of five particpants in the running events in order for awards to be given. Results for prizes will be based on gun-time. Prizes will be awarded to the top overall finisher in the walking events.

    If you're looking for some post-race recovery, check out our partners at Frigid Recovery. Tell them that you ran the race, and you'll receive 20% off of your cold immersion therapy.

    Refund Policy:

    There are no refunds for this event. However, life happens. Work trouble, running injuries, a bad paper cut, we get it. If you have to withdraw from the event by March 4th, we will give you a 100% race credit for a future Persistence race (minus CHF donation, taxes, and fees).

    If you need to withdraw after March 4th, you will receive a 50% race credit. Sorry, but by then we will have already paid for your stuff, and the resale market for unclaimed race shirts and medals is unfavourable.

    There are no bib transfers available for this event.

    5k and 10k walkers and runners may change distances prior to the race. Please email us at persistenceracing@gmail.com for any distance change requests.

    Thanks for taking part in the event, we can't wait to cheer you on!

    Event Records

    5k Run

    Jacob Lasci 17:04 (2022)

    Kaitlyn Palmateer 17:29 (2025)

    10k Run

    Matt King 34:56 (2025)

    Jackie Stanton 44:01 (2025)

    5k Walk

    Janice Strickland 36:41 (2023)

    10k Walk

    Lisa Taylor 1:16:21 (2024)

    National Records

    Joanne Miklos den Iseger 5 mile Canadian Masters W75 (2022)

    Canio Polosa 5 mile, 8k, 10 k Canadian Master M90 (2022)

    Additional Information

    We'll have some Persistence Racing gear available for purchase on race day, such as tees, hats, hoodies, etc.

    Purchases will be cash only.

    Other Races

    Be sure to check out all of our Persistence Races here.

    1k 5k 10k Fun Run Road Run Sprint Walk

    1195 Commissioners Road West, London, Ontario, Canada
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  • BackRoads Spike Nite [backroadsrun.com] [Register at raceroster.com]

    Wed, Apr 08, 2026 at 4:00 PM

    Description

    🏃‍♀️ SPIKE NITE 🏃‍♂️

    Calling all London Western Track Club, Varsity, and High School track athletes!

    Join us for a special evening at BackRoads London:

    📅 Date: Wednesday, April 8th

    ⏰ Time: Anytime...

    🏃‍♀️ SPIKE NITE 🏃‍♂️

    Calling all London Western Track Club, Varsity, and High School track athletes!

    Join us for a special evening at BackRoads London:

    📅 Date: Wednesday, April 8th

    ⏰ Time: Anytime between 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

    Come try on the latest track spikes from New Balance including their offerings of carbon plated and non-plated spikes and get ready to dominate this outdoor track season! We'll have our shoe experts on-site and we’re here to support you with selecting the right spike based on your track discipline.

    New Balance will also be letting you take the all new Ellipse v1 for a spin, if you're curious about their newest daily trainer.

    Bonus Perks: 🎁 Complimentary New Balance x BackRoads hat

    🎉 All registered attendees to receive special in-store pricing

    🎉 All registered attendees will be entered into a draw to win a pair of the New Balance Ellipse (one male and one female winner)!

    🎉 All registered attendees will receive a discount code for the registration launch night of our 3rd Annual BackRoads TrackFest, happening this summer in partnership with NB!

    Be there for your chance to elevate your training and gear up for success this racing season!

    Road Run Track

    Unnamed Road, London, Ontario, Canada
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