12 running, cycling, walking, and other events in Mississauga, Ontario

Minds in Motion Walkathon

Sunday September 20, 2026 - 10:00am Race Start

176 Robert Speck Parkway

Mississauga, ON

Join us for Minds in Motion, a community Walkathon hosted by Mind Forward Brain Injury Services. Every step helps support people living with acquired brain injury. Whether you walk, fundraise, volunteer, or cheer from the sidelines, you'll be part of a day that brings people together in support of a stronger, more connected community.

Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026

Location: 176 Robert Speck Parkway, Mississauga, Ontario

Walk Distances: 5 km, 2.5 km, 1 km

What to Expect

• A community walk along the Cooksville Creek and through Mississauga Valley Park for all ages and abilities

• Family activities

• Local vendors and community partners

• Food, refreshments, and music

• Opportunities to connect with brain injury services and supports

• Swag bags, including custom event t-shirt, and finishing medal for all participants

Why We Walk

An acquired brain injury can change a person's life in an instant. It can affect how someone thinks, moves, works, and connects with others. At Mind Forward, we help people rebuild confidence, develop new skills, and stay connected to their communities through rehabilitation, education, advocacy, and community programs.

Every dollar raised will go toward Mind Forward's VISTA Program (Vocational, Independence, Skills Training & Advancement). VISTA helps individuals with acquired brain injury rediscover purpose and potential through vocational activities. Many individuals express a desire to return to work, but require support to rebuild confidence, refresh their skills, and find new ways to contribute. Through VISTA, they are given that opportunity.

Register Today

Sign up now to be a part of this incredible event and help create a community where people living with acquired brain injury can thrive. We look forward to walking with you!

Cupcake Run 2026

Sunday September 27, 2026 / 9:00 A.M. / Mississauga, ON

Run for a Cause, Stay for the Cupcakes! 🧁

Join us for The Cupcake Run on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Erindale Park! This sweet and meaningful event features a 5K run/walk and a 1K kids' dash, bringing our community together in support of Erica’s Wish Blanket Program and POGO (Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario).

Every step you take helps provide warm, comforting blankets to children in Oncology at SickKids and across centres in Ontario fighting the battle of their lives. As well as provide wraparound care from the time of diagnosis, through treatment and into survivorship through POGO. And the best part? Every finisher gets a delicious cupcake to celebrate crossing the finish line!

🎟️ Register today and make your km's matter! Let's run, have fun, and spread warmth—one blanket (and one cupcake) at a time.

📍 Erindale Park | September 27, 2026

💜 Support Erica’s Wish Blanket Program + POGO

🧁 Cupcakes + Community = The Sweetest Run Ever!

🧁 1K KIDS DASH - START TIME 9AM 🧁 SWEET 5K - START TIME 9:30AM

Your in-person 5K run or walk includes:

🧁Race tee

🧁Custom Cupcake Medal

🧁Photo opportunities on the course

🧁Swag bag!

🧁Finish Line party!

🧁A chance to support the Erica's Wish blanket program + POGO

Your virtual 5K run or walk includes:

🧁Race tee

🧁Custom Cupcake Medal

🧁A chance to support the Erica's Wish blanket program + POGO

🧁Shipping to your door

Your in-person 1K run or walk includes:

🧁Custom finisher momento

🧁Cupcake Decorating at the Finish Line

🧁A chance to support the Erica's Wish blanket program +POGO

I'm Only Here For The Cupcakes includes:

🧁Cupcake Decorating at the Finish Line

🧁A chance to support the Erica's Wish blanket program + POGO

Registration fees help cover the costs of planning and delivering this event, including permits, insurance, supplies, and administration. Registration fees are not charitable donations and are not eligible for a charitable tax receipt.

Net proceeds from this event will be used to purchase Erica's Wish Blankets and to support POGO.

This is a not for profit event. Charitable tax receipts cannot be given on donations to Erica's Wish.

Immerse yourself in the high-octane energy of Toronto, a world-class metropolis where a passion for sports is built into the city’s DNA. From the roaring crowds at "Jurassic Park" to the iconic silhouette of the CN Tower overlooking Lake Ontario, the "6ix" is a city that thrives on diversity, ambition, and a relentless competitive spirit. Whether you're exploring the historic Distillery District or the bustling streets of the Entertainment District, Toronto provides a premier, multicultural stage for athletes to unite and test their limits.

This high-intensity event features a gauntlet of 10 functional fitness zones and 5km of running. The action kicks off with the grueling DEKA FIT Ultra, where endurance specialists face a multi-lap test of pure willpower. The momentum continues as individual athletes hit the floor in the Age Group waves to battle the clock, followed by the heavy-duty challenge of the Ruck category. As the day progresses, the stakes rise with the high-speed Elite heats, finally culminating in a showcase of synergy and speed with the 2-Person Teams.

Seawater Stride, part of the Bay City Series is a weekend-long running event. Come experience the beautiful morning sea breeze while running with some of the town's fiercest competitors. We offer multiple distances for all abilities: 5 km, 10 km, Half Marathon and Full Marathon. Unable to make it to the in-person event? You can still partake in the fun by registering for one of our virtual events.

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