2026 Robbie Burns Day Road Races

2026 Robbie Burns Day Road Races

Get OUT There magazine's 'Best Winter Event'

When: Sun, January 18, 2026, 9:00 a.m. EST

Where: The Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Locust Street, Burlington, ON, Canada

Description: This event features 4k and 8k races, with both running and walking options available. Live bagpipes will start the race, and custom finisher's medals will be awarded. There will also be an award for the best costume. The event aims to raise funds for the Burlington Track & Field Club and the Fit Active Beautiful Foundation.

Registration Fees:

• 8km Run/Walk: Premier Pricing ($55.62), Early Bird ($67.60), Advantage ($73.05), Standard ($78.50), Event ($83.94)
• 4km Run/Walk: Premier Pricing ($55.62), Early Bird ($67.60), Advantage ($73.05), Standard ($78.50), Event ($83.94)

Race Route: A flat, fast loop through the streets of downtown Burlington. 8km participants will complete the course twice.

Registration & Kit Pickup: Advanced pickup available on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the Running Room in Burlington (3300 Fairview St, Burlington, ON L7N 3N7) from 10am to 3pm. Race-day registration available until 8:45am via RaceRoster.

Parking: Free parking available at the municipal parking garage on Locust Street next to the Burlington Performing Arts Centre, and at municipal lots #7 and #8 north of BPAC on Locust St., and at Municipal lot #3 behind the No Frills Plaza on Brant St.

Contact: Greg Pace, [email protected], 19054671301