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MONARCH ULTRA 10KM
COME FOR THE RUN, STAY FOR THE FESTIVAL!
The fourth annual Monarch Festival & Race is back for 2026! Kicking off the fall season in Peterborough and welcoming participants of all ages & abilities. The Monarch Festival & Race takes place on Saturday, September 19th, combining conservation, education & outdoor activity into one amazing event!
We're back at the stunning Millennium Park in downtown Peterborough, ON. Enjoy a 10km scenic route along the TransCanada Trail and Rotary Trail in East City Peterborough, finishing with a lively and family-friendly Monarch Festival.
Distances offered: 10km & 1km
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The Riverview Park & Zoo Fun Run and Walk is back for 2026 and it’s wilder than ever! Join us on Saturday, September 26th for a family-friendly race that supports a fantastic cause. This year, all funds raised will go toward creating a fully accessible playground at the zoo, so every child can enjoy the fun.
Choose your pace and your distance - 1km or 5km, walk or run - and don’t forget to wear your best animal costume! Whether you come as a lion, lemur, or lovebird, there are prizes for best costumes and plenty of smiles along the way.
With only 500 spots available, make sure to register early and help us make this year’s event a roaring success!
🐾 Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
🏃 Distances: 1km & 5km walk/run
🎟 Registration: Limited to 500 participants
🎯 Fundraising Goal: A fully accessible playground at Riverview Park & Zoo
🎭 Costume Contest: Dress up as your favourite feathered or furry friend!
Help us build a better, more inclusive play space - sign up today and run for a cause!
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While originally started as an adult training group, the Peterborough Pirates Triathlon Club morphed into a highly successful Youth team under the leadership of Kent Crockower beginning in 2008. We have grown from 6 athletes in our first summer to 80 athletes aged 4-20, many of whom train year-round. We have helped athletes achieve their dreams to compete at all levels, including the Ontario Summer Games, the Canada Summer Games, and the ITU World Championships.