QX Run with Pride 2026

QX Run with Pride 2026

Welcome — We’re Glad You’re Here! Run with Pride is back! After a successful first year of organizing the race, QX is thrilled to bring our community together again for an evening of movement, joy, and Pride. Join us on Sunday, June 14, 2026, for a celebration that centers connection, visibility, and community. Whether you’re running, walking, fundraising, or cheering from the sidelines, Run with Pride is about showing up for each other — and building a more connected and supported 2SLGBTQIA+ community across London-Middlesex all year long.

Below you will find an overview of what to expect at Run with Pride this year. We strongly recommend you read our FAQs before registering for more detailed information about t-shirts, photos, race kits, accessibility, and more.

Event Details at a Glance

• Date: Sunday, June 14, 2026
• Time: 5:00 – 9:00pm (exact race times will be communicated in May)
• Routes: 10K, 5K, 2K (timed), and 2K Chosen Family Walk/Run
• Accessibility: Fully accessible route for folks who use wheelchairs and mobility aids
• Vibe: Loud, proud, and unapologetically queer — vibrant music, joyful movement, and an inclusive, family-friendly, and intergenerational celebration of community and belonging. Everyone is welcome here. You belong here.

Registration & Pricing

This year, we’re excited to offer early bird pricing and tiered registration to celebrate our community of runners who are committed to running with pride! We’ve also added a 2K race for participants who want their run timed but prefer a shorter distance.

• Early Bird Pricing — February 1 to March 15
• 10K – $45/person + processing fees
• 5K – $35/person + processing fees
• 2K (timed) – $25/person + processing fees
• 2K Chosen Family Walk/Run (untimed) – $15/person + processing fees

Children under 12 participate for free when accompanied by a registered adult.

Race Routes

• Tasteful 10K
• Fancy 5K
• Terrific 2K
• Chosen Family Walk/Run

Where Is My Donation Going?

Every dollar raised through Run with Pride directly supports QX’s 2SLGBTQIA+ Community Hub Program — London’s only dedicated, year-round, sober, intergenerational, identity-reflective space led by and for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Through the Community Hub, QX provides: Low-barrier mental health programming, A gender-affirming clothing closet, A food pantry, Drop-in space, Over 10 ongoing, free community programs such as peer support, seniors meet ups, rainbow families groups, crafting socials, book club, CommuniTEA and more! QX supported 1,500+ community members in 2025, including 2SLGBTQIA+ youth, families, adults, and seniors seeking connection, safety, and belonging. Your support helps keep the QX Community Centre doors open, expands access to programs and services, and ensures that queer, trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse folks of all ages always have a trusted place to turn to year-round.

More Ways to Support

Not able to participate on race day? You can still make a meaningful impact by:

• Sponsoring Run with Pride
• Donating prizes, post-race food and beverages, or other in-kind items
• Sponsoring a runner to support equitable access
• Fundraising as an individual or team
• Volunteering with us on race day

Join the InfoVillage To get involved, contact [email protected].

What’s Next?

Information about t-shirts, accessibility details, the InfoVillage, and other practical details is available on our FAQ page. For more information about QX, visit our website. Information about t-shirt and kit-pick up, as well as race start times, will be communicated in May via the email shared in your registration. Get ready to Run with Pride this June! Keep an eye out for contests and more through our social media: @qxcanadaorg and @runwithprideldn. Gearing up to train for the race? Tag us on social media! Thank you for registering to Run with Pride. Together, we’re building a more equitable future for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community across London-Middlesex🌈