BackRoads run to Port Stanley
Saturday, August 23, 2025
Past event
Central Elgin, Ontario
1 race
Event summary
Get ready for an electrifying day at the annual BackRoads Run to Port Stanley Beach on Saturday, August 23rd, 2025! This exciting event takes place in Central Elgin, Elgin, and offers a variety of race distances to suit everyone, ranging from a leisurely 3.5km to a challenging 33.6km. With staggered start times based on your desired pace, you're guaranteed a fun and social experience as you make your way to the beautiful Port Stanley Beach.
This year, the run is completely FREE and open to all runners in the community, with an optional donation supporting Good Neighbours Canada. By participating, you'll contribute to their #Step4Water program, which brings clean water to rural areas, making a lasting impact on communities in need. Enjoy the scenic route along Colonel Talbot/Sunset Drive, complete with new fuelling stations and fantastic support from dedicated volunteers. Don't miss the chance to celebrate your accomplishment with friends on GT's Patio after crossing the memorable finish line archway! With a cap of 275 runners, make sure to register early for this unforgettable day of fitness and community spirit!
This year, the run is completely FREE and open to all runners in the community, with an optional donation supporting Good Neighbours Canada. By participating, you'll contribute to their #Step4Water program, which brings clean water to rural areas, making a lasting impact on communities in need. Enjoy the scenic route along Colonel Talbot/Sunset Drive, complete with new fuelling stations and fantastic support from dedicated volunteers. Don't miss the chance to celebrate your accomplishment with friends on GT's Patio after crossing the memorable finish line archway! With a cap of 275 runners, make sure to register early for this unforgettable day of fitness and community spirit!
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Our annual and always ELECTRIC BackRoads run to Port Stanley Beach is approaching on Saturday, August 23rd. This is a fun social run with distance options for everyone, ranging from 3.5km to 33.6km, supported by water/fuelling stations and bag drops from our amazing volunteers!
We have staggered start times provided through registration based on your desired pace and start location. Our goal is to have everyone finish at 10:45am. This run is FREE and open to ALL runners in our community! There is an optional donation this year, as BackRoads is proud to be supporting Good Neighbours Canada - if you can, please consider donating.Good Neighbours Canada helps communities thrive. Through their #Step4Water program, we bring clean water to rural areas - like their new borehole in Zambia, now serving 500 people! Each project costs $5,000 and includes training for lasting impact.
Our classic Port Stanley route is the same as previous years (with two new fuelling stations), following Colonel Talbot/Sunset Drive straight into Port Stanley, taking a right at the lift bridge and over to the beach!! 🏖 Stick around afterwards for lunch on GT's Patio! Our friends from On will have shoes to try on with 7.5km to go! We will have a MEMORABLE finish line archway that you won't want to miss!!! Our friends from Xact Nutrition will be keeping you fueled along the route.Last year, we had 224 runners! The event will be capped at 275 runners this year, and registration is mandatory.
We have staggered start times provided through registration based on your desired pace and start location. Our goal is to have everyone finish at 10:45am. This run is FREE and open to ALL runners in our community! There is an optional donation this year, as BackRoads is proud to be supporting Good Neighbours Canada - if you can, please consider donating.Good Neighbours Canada helps communities thrive. Through their #Step4Water program, we bring clean water to rural areas - like their new borehole in Zambia, now serving 500 people! Each project costs $5,000 and includes training for lasting impact.
Our classic Port Stanley route is the same as previous years (with two new fuelling stations), following Colonel Talbot/Sunset Drive straight into Port Stanley, taking a right at the lift bridge and over to the beach!! 🏖 Stick around afterwards for lunch on GT's Patio! Our friends from On will have shoes to try on with 7.5km to go! We will have a MEMORABLE finish line archway that you won't want to miss!!! Our friends from Xact Nutrition will be keeping you fueled along the route.Last year, we had 224 runners! The event will be capped at 275 runners this year, and registration is mandatory.
Location
Port Stanley Beach
162 William St, Port Stanley, ON, N5L 1E4, CA
BackRoads run to Port Stanley
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