2026 Good Friday Race
- Date Fri 3rd April 2026
- Location Burlington, ON
- Price $13.14 - $56.71
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, 1km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fun and fitness at the 2026 Good Friday Race on Friday, April 3, 2026, in beautiful Burlington, Halton! This exciting event will take place at Spencer Smith Park, right along the picturesque waterfront. Participants can choose from three fantastic race distances: the competitive 10K run/walk starting at 9:30 AM, the popular 5K run/walk at 9:40 AM, and the delightful 1K Kids Bunny Hop at 8:30 AM, making it a perfect family-friendly occasion.
Join fellow runners and walkers as you take in the stunning views along the Burlington Waterfront Trail, with the 5K course completing one loop and the 10K taking on two loops of this scenic route. Whether you're looking to challenge yourself or enjoy a day out with family, this event promises to be both rewarding and entertaining. Plus, you're supporting a great cause—the FAB Foundation, which empowers young girls to become strong women. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be part of a community-focused celebration of health and fitness!
Join fellow runners and walkers as you take in the stunning views along the Burlington Waterfront Trail, with the 5K course completing one loop and the 10K taking on two loops of this scenic route. Whether you're looking to challenge yourself or enjoy a day out with family, this event promises to be both rewarding and entertaining. Plus, you're supporting a great cause—the FAB Foundation, which empowers young girls to become strong women. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be part of a community-focused celebration of health and fitness!
Organiser's Description
Friday, April 3, 2026Bunny Hop - 8:30am10k - 9:30am5k - 9:40amJoin us for the 2026 Good Friday 5K and 10K and 1K Kids Bunny Hop Races!!! We're happy to be running along the beautiful waterfront in downtown Burlington. This is both a Family and Competitive Event.
Burlington Runners Club and 2026 Good Friday Race is in support of the FAB Foundation Fit Active Beautiful- Helping young girls become strong womenfitactivebeautiful.ca
Event Location: Spencer Smith Park starting behind the Waterfront Hotel.1 Km Family Bunny Hop 8:30 AM10 Km Run/Walk 9:30 AM5 Km Run/Walk 9:40 AM
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Registration & Start Format
Registration will be available until 9:15am on race day and will require participants to register using RaceRoster, or pay cash on site. No credit/debit accepted.
Race Kit Pick-up: Thursday, April 2, 2026Location: Escarpment Running Inc. - 384 Martha St, Burlington ON, L7R 2P7Time: 4:00PM - 7:30PMFriday, April 3, 2026 - Race DayLocation: Spencer Smith Park. 1400 Lakeshore Rd, Burlington ON L7S 1B3 East end Gazebo/Naval CanopyTime: 7:30AM - 9:15AM
Race CourseParticipants will be running/walking on a course along the beautiful Burlington Waterfront Trail. The course will proceed west on the Waterfront Trail and then turn south heading towards Burlington Beach.5K Run/Walk - Participants will complete one loop of the course heading out and back on to the trail and finish back at Spencer Smith Park.10K Run/Walk - Participants will complete two loops of the course heading out and back on to the trail twice and finish back at Spencer Smith Park.
Course Map. 5K and 10 K LoopCourse Map. 1K Bunny HopClick screenshots above to open Footpath course maps and explore!CancellationIn the event of a race cancellation by the organizer, participants will have the option to complete the event virtually and upload their results or request a partial refund. As a volunteer-run, community-based non-profit organization, our primary responsibility is to ensure we have a safe event and are fiscally responsible. Getting to the RaceSpencer Smith Park is located along the beautiful waterfront in Downtown Burlington. The park can be accessed easily via Brant St.From QEW Westbound: Take Brant St. Exit #101 and proceed south on Brant St. for about 3 km to Lakeshore Rd. Turn right on Lakeshore Rd. and you will come upon the event venue in 2 blocks at Burlington Ave. on your left at the waterfront.From QEW Eastbound: Take Exit #97 for North Shore Blvd. E. off the QEW. Continue east on North Shore Blvd. for 700m reaching Lake Shore Blvd. and Spencer Smith Park along the waterfront on your right.ParkingParking on weekends at Burlington Municipal Lots is free.About 400 free parking spots are available at the municipal parking garage on Locust Street next to the Burlington Performing Arts Center (BPAC). Additional free parking is available at Municipal Lot #7 and #8 north of BPAC on Locust St., at Municipal lot #3 behind the No Frills Plaza on Brant St. Parking in Downtown BurlingtonInteractive parking mapSustainabilityTo boost event sustainability, participants are strongly encouraged to consider carpooling, using public transportation or cycling.www.Burlingtontransit.ca
Burlington Cycling Map
We are also offering a "Green Bib" Option. If you opt to have a Green Bib, you will not receive a finishers medal.
Bag CheckBag Check will be made available at the event venue for a minimal donation towards the FAB Foundation for girls. Learn more about Fit Active Beautiful Foundation.Health & SafetyAs an Athletics Ontario sanctioned event, Good Friday Race follows best practices in the endurance event industry. A comprehensive Health & Safety Plan and an Emergency Management Plan have been developed, and various elements of the plans will be put in place should it become necessary. If you have any concerns in this regard, please do not hesitate to contact the race director.Time Limit10K Run/Walk - The official limit is 120 minutes. However, you are welcome to finish the race in whatever time it takes. If you are over 120 minutes, your race will not be timed.The same 120 minute time limit also applies for the 5K Run/Walk.
Burlington Runners Club and 2026 Good Friday Race is in support of the FAB Foundation Fit Active Beautiful- Helping young girls become strong womenfitactivebeautiful.ca
Event Location: Spencer Smith Park starting behind the Waterfront Hotel.1 Km Family Bunny Hop 8:30 AM10 Km Run/Walk 9:30 AM5 Km Run/Walk 9:40 AM
Sponsored by:
Registration & Start Format
Registration will be available until 9:15am on race day and will require participants to register using RaceRoster, or pay cash on site. No credit/debit accepted.
Race Kit Pick-up: Thursday, April 2, 2026Location: Escarpment Running Inc. - 384 Martha St, Burlington ON, L7R 2P7Time: 4:00PM - 7:30PMFriday, April 3, 2026 - Race DayLocation: Spencer Smith Park. 1400 Lakeshore Rd, Burlington ON L7S 1B3 East end Gazebo/Naval CanopyTime: 7:30AM - 9:15AM
Race CourseParticipants will be running/walking on a course along the beautiful Burlington Waterfront Trail. The course will proceed west on the Waterfront Trail and then turn south heading towards Burlington Beach.5K Run/Walk - Participants will complete one loop of the course heading out and back on to the trail and finish back at Spencer Smith Park.10K Run/Walk - Participants will complete two loops of the course heading out and back on to the trail twice and finish back at Spencer Smith Park.
Course Map. 5K and 10 K LoopCourse Map. 1K Bunny HopClick screenshots above to open Footpath course maps and explore!CancellationIn the event of a race cancellation by the organizer, participants will have the option to complete the event virtually and upload their results or request a partial refund. As a volunteer-run, community-based non-profit organization, our primary responsibility is to ensure we have a safe event and are fiscally responsible. Getting to the RaceSpencer Smith Park is located along the beautiful waterfront in Downtown Burlington. The park can be accessed easily via Brant St.From QEW Westbound: Take Brant St. Exit #101 and proceed south on Brant St. for about 3 km to Lakeshore Rd. Turn right on Lakeshore Rd. and you will come upon the event venue in 2 blocks at Burlington Ave. on your left at the waterfront.From QEW Eastbound: Take Exit #97 for North Shore Blvd. E. off the QEW. Continue east on North Shore Blvd. for 700m reaching Lake Shore Blvd. and Spencer Smith Park along the waterfront on your right.ParkingParking on weekends at Burlington Municipal Lots is free.About 400 free parking spots are available at the municipal parking garage on Locust Street next to the Burlington Performing Arts Center (BPAC). Additional free parking is available at Municipal Lot #7 and #8 north of BPAC on Locust St., at Municipal lot #3 behind the No Frills Plaza on Brant St. Parking in Downtown BurlingtonInteractive parking mapSustainabilityTo boost event sustainability, participants are strongly encouraged to consider carpooling, using public transportation or cycling.www.Burlingtontransit.ca
Burlington Cycling Map
We are also offering a "Green Bib" Option. If you opt to have a Green Bib, you will not receive a finishers medal.
Bag CheckBag Check will be made available at the event venue for a minimal donation towards the FAB Foundation for girls. Learn more about Fit Active Beautiful Foundation.Health & SafetyAs an Athletics Ontario sanctioned event, Good Friday Race follows best practices in the endurance event industry. A comprehensive Health & Safety Plan and an Emergency Management Plan have been developed, and various elements of the plans will be put in place should it become necessary. If you have any concerns in this regard, please do not hesitate to contact the race director.Time Limit10K Run/Walk - The official limit is 120 minutes. However, you are welcome to finish the race in whatever time it takes. If you are over 120 minutes, your race will not be timed.The same 120 minute time limit also applies for the 5K Run/Walk.
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