2 walking events in Windsor, Ontario

SPRING THAW 2026

Spring Thaw 2026 will take place on Sunday, April 12th at Running Factory Wyandotte on a closed road course along Riverside Drive!

Participants have their choice of a 5km Run/Walk and Kid's Race options of 1km and 200m Dash.

Running strollers permitted

Race packet pickup will take place April 9th-April 11th from the Running Factory Wyandotte St. E location (only).

We encourage everyone to post pictures of their journey and share with the community to celebrate!

Thank you for your participation and support in 2025. We are looking forward to a great year of racing and fundraising for great local charities in 2026.

All proceeds to benefit Hospice of Windsor.

What you get with your registration:

• 5km Chip timed bib or kid's race bib

• Limited Edition Spring Thaw Swag

• Finishers Medal

• Post-race hospitality provided by Tim Horton's, Pure Flavor & Hyena Brew Company

• Overall Male and Female 1st, 2nd, 3rd place prizing

• Age Group prize for 1st in each age group

• Chance at New Balance door prizes

• Post-race massage complimentary of the Canadian College of Massage students

• Pledge incentives brought to you by Tim Horton's, New Balance, and Running Factory

Spring Thaw 2026 Medal:

Thank you and we look forward to another incredible Spring Thaw!

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PRE-REGISTRATION ENDS ON SATURDAY, APRIL 18 AT 6:00PM. YOU CAN ALSO REGISTER ON RACE-DAY STARTING AT 7:30PM IN PERSON!

Break out your GREEN and GOLD for this annual event presented by the students from the Sport Recreation and Management Club (SRM) and proudly sponsored by The St. Clair College Alumni Association. The Start Here Go Anywhere 4K Run/Walk is a community event open to everyone as we showcase the St. Clair College and the Sport Recreation Management program. A "KidSport" 100m Kids Dash and "Future Saints" 1K Run/Walk will also be offered.

This event is planned and implemented by the students in the Sport and Recreation Management Program. Students from all 3 years are involved in creating a memorable event as part of their learning. It's kind of like their final exam!

Proceeds from this event will benefit the local charity KidSport Windsor plus provide 2 scholarships for SRM students.

The course will highlight the Dr. Patti France Promenade at the north end of the campus and then all the athletic amenities at the south end of the campus including one lap on the turf field inside Acumen Stadium plus a quick visit to say hello to our neighbours at The Village of St. Clair Long-Term Care facility!

The first 300 people registered will receive 2 free red zone tickets to a "select" Windsor Spitfires home game in October 2026 (details TBA).

• Finisher medals to the first 300 registrations only

• Handmade crochet sunflower pins in support of KidSport to the first 300 registrations donated by Wen's Crochet

• Discounted entry fees for children, students and St. Clair College Alumni!

• Great draw prizes including a pair of tickets for the Detroit Tigers vs Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Stadium, 2 sets of St. Clair College branded cornhole boards, golf passes to Woodland Hills Golf Course and more!

Cash awards for...

• $100 to the College department that brings out the most participants

• $100 to the St. Clair College Varsity Team that brings out the most participants

• $100 to the local Social Running Group that brings out the most participants, plus a 2nd place prize of $50 to our local Social Running Club with the 2nd most participants !

Questions? Contact [email protected] for more details.

• RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP & REGISTRATION in the Lobby of the Sportsplex from 7:30am-9:00am on Sunday, April 19, 2026

• No Refunds for this event

• For participant safety, no dogs or pets will be allowed at this event. Thank you for your understanding.

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