dowhnill dash 5km
- Date Sun 19th July 2026
- Location Hamilton, ON
- Price $66.65
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to experience the thrill of the Downhill Dash 5km taking place on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in the beautiful city of Hamilton! This exciting event is your opportunity to achieve a seasonal or personal best on Canada’s fastest 5km course. With an impressive average time reduction of 45-60 seconds compared to other 5km races, this slightly downhill, tree-covered, and traffic-free route promises a fantastic running experience for all participants.
Runners will be bussed to the start line beginning at 8:45 am, so make sure to arrive early! Every finisher will receive a custom medal, and there will be awards for the top three overall male and female runners, along with age group winners spanning from 14 & under to 70+. After the race, enjoy hot food and drinks at the post-event celebration, complete with an awards ceremony and plenty of exciting draw prizes. Chip timing will be provided by The Timing Shack, ensuring accurate results for all competitors. Don’t miss out—register today and join the fun!
Runners will be bussed to the start line beginning at 8:45 am, so make sure to arrive early! Every finisher will receive a custom medal, and there will be awards for the top three overall male and female runners, along with age group winners spanning from 14 & under to 70+. After the race, enjoy hot food and drinks at the post-event celebration, complete with an awards ceremony and plenty of exciting draw prizes. Chip timing will be provided by The Timing Shack, ensuring accurate results for all competitors. Don’t miss out—register today and join the fun!
Organiser's Description
Your one and only chance to smash that seasonal or personal best time on Canada's FASTEST 5km course!!~Please see attached Strava course elevation map, courtesy of Dan McKinnon, a former race winner, who also certified this course.Runners on average are 45-60 seconds faster than any other 5km course!!
LOADS of draw prizesSlightly downhill, tree covered and traffic free the entire 5km. Runners will be bussed to the start line beginning at 8:45am.
Custom finisher medals to all finishers.Awards to top 3 overall male and female runners and top 3 in 10 year age groups, from 14 & under to 70+.Hot food and drinks after,followed by the awards ceremony.Lots of draw prizes.Chip timing by the TIMING SHACK
This is race #3 in the Hausers Pharmacy Hamilton Running Series with points going 3-2-1 in the age groups and over-all divisions and added at the last race of the year.. Series Schedule
March 28- Spring Fling 5kmMay 9- Mothers Day 5kmJuly 19- Downhill Dash 5kmSept.13- Crazy 8's Downhill 8kmNov.15-Doughnut Dash 5km
Register for 2 or more races at a great discount..email us for details.
RACE DAY REGISTRATION AVAILABLE UNTIL 9:00.... NO LATER.. CASH ONLY
LOADS of draw prizesSlightly downhill, tree covered and traffic free the entire 5km. Runners will be bussed to the start line beginning at 8:45am.
Custom finisher medals to all finishers.Awards to top 3 overall male and female runners and top 3 in 10 year age groups, from 14 & under to 70+.Hot food and drinks after,followed by the awards ceremony.Lots of draw prizes.Chip timing by the TIMING SHACK
This is race #3 in the Hausers Pharmacy Hamilton Running Series with points going 3-2-1 in the age groups and over-all divisions and added at the last race of the year.. Series Schedule
March 28- Spring Fling 5kmMay 9- Mothers Day 5kmJuly 19- Downhill Dash 5kmSept.13- Crazy 8's Downhill 8kmNov.15-Doughnut Dash 5km
Register for 2 or more races at a great discount..email us for details.
RACE DAY REGISTRATION AVAILABLE UNTIL 9:00.... NO LATER.. CASH ONLY
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Down Hill Dash
$66.65
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Corktown Park, Ferguson Avenue South, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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