2 running and walking events in Stratford, Ontario
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Stratford
2 events in Stratford-
Wed, Jun 17, 2026 at 5:00 PMSee full details
Registration will be open between 3-5pm in person on the day of the race.
The price of registration will be $10 higher on race day.
Hog Jog Schedule:
Weaner Run 6:15 pm
10k run 6:30 pm
3.5k run/walk 6:35
Post-race Pork Meal Included with Registration
Awards Ceremony 7:45 pm
OPIC’s Pork for a Cause Hog Jog is a 3.5km run/walk and 10km run held each year during the Ontario Pork Congress. The Hog Jog originally began in 2005.
The 2026 Hog Jog is proud to support The Emily Murphy Centre, a Stratford based organization dedicated to supporting women and children who have experienced violence. The Emily Murphy Centre provides safe housing, counselling, advocacy, and outreach programs designed to meet the unique needs of women and children in crisis or after a crisis.
Demand for violence-against-women services continues to grow, practically in rural communities where access to supports can be limited. Increased awareness and community involvement play a critical role in ensuring survivors know where to turn for help. By partnering with The Emily Murphy Centre, the Hog Jog aims to shine a light on these essential services while helping to strengthen support for some of the most vulnerable members of our community.
Funds raised through the 2026 Hog Jog will directly support the installation of five donated tiny homes, a transformative project that will expand the Emily Murphy Centre’s housing capacity for families fleeing unsafe and life-threatening situations. Hog Jog proceeds will help cover essential infrastructure costs such as utility connections, enabling these tiny homes to become safe, fully functioning living spaces. This expansion will allow the Centre to provide refuge to more families while continuing to offer holistic supports including counselling, advocacy, and connections to community resources.
The Hog Jog planning committee is honoured to champion this important initiative and excited to bring the community together for a fun, meaningful event that creates lasting impact. Together, Hog Jog and The Emily Murphy Centre are working toward a safer, more supportive future – one step at a time!
The 19th annual charity run/walk and pork dinner will be held the evening of Wednesday, June 17th, 2025 at the Stratford Rotary Complex (353 McCarthy Road Stratford). This is a family fun event for runners of all ages.
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Sun, Oct 04, 2026 at 8:50 AMSee full details
This is the 5th Annual Stratford 5k Run/Walk.
Thanks to all our runners from 2025, we were able to raise more than $32,000+ for The Local Community Food Centre (CFC).
The Local CFC Stratford 5K Run/Walk will start and finish in Upper Queens Park Stratford Ontario. The route will take you past the beautiful Victoria lake and the legendary Stratford Festival theatres. This race will be chip timed and is welcomed to all runners, walkers and strollers. We will also have a kids race with medals and treats from Rheo Thompson, starting 8:50am sharp. You must register your child(ren) to participate. The kids run is approximately 600 metres. 100% of the proceeds go to The Local Community Food Centre.
Remember: Reduced registration fee for all youths under the age of 17 that participate in the 5K. $20 + registration fees
PLEASE NOTE: You’ll notice a lower registration fee plus a minimum donation amount. Together, these equal the total cost of registration.
We’ve structured it this way so 5K participants receive a tax receipt on the donation portion and pay a lower processing fee. If you’re able, we encourage you to donate above the minimum and help make an even bigger impact.
Fundraising Challenge: You will receive a reward based on the fundraising amount you reach by end of race day (see below for the fundraising tiers). There will be prizing for all fundraisers that raise $250 or greater for The Local Community Food Centre. Better prizing as you hit higher fundraising tiers. For rewards please visit https://stratford5k.com/fundraising-challenge/.
Fundraising Tiers:
A. $285 - $534.99
B. $535 - $1,034.99
C. $1,035 - $2,034.99.99
D. $2,035 - $4999.99
Important Dates
Early Bird Pricing Ends February 9, 2026 11:59 pm
No Refunds Past
August 31, 2026 11:59 pm
Last Day of Transfers September 22, 2026 11:59 pm
Online Registration Closes September 26, 2026 11:59 pm
Packet Pick Up/Registration
(612 Erie Street, Stratford) October 3, 2026 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Race Day Registration and Packet Pick Up
(Upper Queens Park, Stratford) October 4, 2026
Race Day Registration fee is $60 (based on availability) , please register online to avoid price increase!
Registration fee on October 3th is $60 (based on availability).
We will try our best to have an electronic payment option but this is not guaranteed. Please expect to pay cash for registration October 3th and 4th.
Refunds
You may request a full refund till August 31, 2026 by sending your request to [email protected]. We will refund the full amount minus the processing fee.
TEAMS - You may register as a team. There will be a team category award. The three fastest times from your team will be used to determine the winning team. You MUST have the minimum number of three participants in your team!
AWARDS - We will have awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd male and female (based on clock time). As well as top age category prizing for male and female for categories: Under 17, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. Of course last but not least, the top fastest team will take home the coveted team trophy.
RAFFLE - We will raffle out a pair of Altra Shoes at the awards ceremony. So stick around.
ELITE RUNNERS - See more details at https://stratford5k.com/elite-runners/
NOTE: ALL PRICES INCLUDE REGISTRATION FEES