2026 FAB 5k Challenge Program

The FAB 5K Challenge Program is a FREE and unique program for youth girls in grades 6, 7 and 8. It combines the power of sport (running) with a goal-setting framework and we challenge participants to train for and complete a 5km run. Your child does not need to be a runner to join, we will teach them! All levels welcome. We create an empowering environment that encourages participants to become more physically active while developing important life skills such as goal setting and resilience. It is designed to enhance self-confidence, cultivate peer friendships, and build supportive relationships with our coaches. Our program runs for 12 weeks from April to June at 9 community centres in Hamilton. FAB participants and female volunteer coaches meet once a week for 90 minutes. There are also 3-4 events that take place on different weekends throughout program (transportation provided). FAB participants receive a new pair of quality running shoes, healthy snacks, a FAB t-shirt, and free entry and transportation to all program events and races. There is no cost to register/participate in our program.
EligibilityAny individual whose gender identity and/or sex is female in grades 6-8 and lives within 3 kilometres of one of our program locations is eligible to register for our program. We are excited to welcome 165 FAB participants for 2026. Priority is given to returning FAB participants.
How to RegisterScroll down to the bottom of this page and click the "Register" button for a program location of your choice. If this is your first time using Race Roster, it will ask you to set up an account. Please only register your child at one location. If your chosen location is full, please add your child to the waitlist or choose another location instead. Sometimes we are able to secure additional funding to make more spots available. If you have more than one child to register, you can click on "+ Sign Up Another Child" at the bottom once you have completed the first registration form. Please ensure that the email address provided on the registration form is that of the parent/guardian.
Key DatesProgram sessions: Begins the week of April 6th. The first day will depend on which day of the week your location meets. The program runs for 12 weeks. Kick Off Assembly: Saturday, April 11th.3K Run: Sunday, April 26th (TBC)4km Run: Saturday, May 30th FAB 5k run: Saturday, June 20thFinal session and celebration (June 22nd-26th)