Stratford 5K Run/Walk 2026

Stratford 5K Run/Walk 2026

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 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 8:50 am 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.

Reduced registration fee for all youths under the age of 17 that participate in the 5K.

Fundraising Challenge: You will receive a reward based on the fundraising amount you reach by end of race day. There will be prizing for all fundraisers that raise $250 or greater for The Local Community Food Centre.

Important Dates:

• Early Bird Pricing Ends: February 9, 2026
• No Refunds Past: August 31, 2026
• Last Day of Transfers: September 22, 2026
• Online Registration Closes: September 26, 2026
• 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!

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: Awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd male and female, top age category prizing, and top fastest team.

RAFFLE: A pair of Altra Shoes will be raffled out at the awards ceremony.

Event Schedule:

• Sun, October 4, 2026 7:30 a.m. - Race Day - Packet Pick Up & Registration Opens
• Sun, October 4, 2026 8:30 a.m. - Race Day - Registration Closes
• Sun, October 4, 2026 8:50 a.m. - Kids Fun Run
• Sun, October 4, 2026 9:15 a.m. - Race Day - Packet Pick Up Closes
• Sun, October 4, 2026 9:30 a.m. - Stratford 5K Run/Walk