From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find kids events and connect with the local endurance sports community.
The Community Strong Race Weekend team will be hosting our 5th annual fundraising event weekend. This event is designed to raise desperately needed funds and bring awareness to physical and mental health challenges in our community.
Our event will consist of a variety of races throughout the weekend as well as many family activities including a Boston qualifying marathon, half-marathon, 10km, 5km colour run, and kids run in Sault Ste. Marie on June 20th-21st, 2026. All funds raised will support the AFS Foundation and there mission to support mental health in Sault Ste. Marie and the Algoma District.
Friday, June 19, 2026
Race Packet Pick Up
The Tap Room
50 Pim St., Sault Ste. Marie
5PM-7PM
Saturday June 20, 2026
8 am - 10km
9:30 am - Kids Fun Run
10 am - Colour Run (5km)
Sunday June 21, 2026
6 am - Marathon
6:30 am - Half-Marathon
Book Your Discounted Stay with our Official Hotel Partner
Coordinate your stay just steps from the start line with our exclusive discount for Community Strong Participants, thanks to the Sleep Inn available until June 1st!
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