dowhnill dash 5km
- Date Sun 19th July 2026
- Location Hamilton, ON
- Price $76.36
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to experience the thrill of racing at the Downhill Dash 5km on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in beautiful Hamilton! This exciting event, hosted by a charitable organization dedicated to supporting local youth, offers runners a unique opportunity to achieve personal bests on Canada’s fastest 5km course. With a slightly downhill route that is tree-covered and completely traffic-free, participants can expect to race 45-60 seconds faster than average.
Starting at 8:45 AM, runners will be bussed to the start line, where they will enjoy custom finisher medals, awards for the top three overall male and female runners, and recognition for age group winners from 14 & under to 70+. After crossing the finish line, participants can refuel with hot food and drinks while enjoying the awards ceremony and the chance to win exciting draw prizes. This race is part of the Hausers Pharmacy Hamilton Running Series, making it an excellent opportunity for competitive runners and a fun day for the community. Don’t miss out on your chance to shine on this incredible course!
Starting at 8:45 AM, runners will be bussed to the start line, where they will enjoy custom finisher medals, awards for the top three overall male and female runners, and recognition for age group winners from 14 & under to 70+. After crossing the finish line, participants can refuel with hot food and drinks while enjoying the awards ceremony and the chance to win exciting draw prizes. This race is part of the Hausers Pharmacy Hamilton Running Series, making it an excellent opportunity for competitive runners and a fun day for the community. Don’t miss out on your chance to shine on this incredible course!
Organiser's Description
Stac Hamilton is a charitible organization the supports the youth in Hamilton that face barriers to access. With your donation, we are able to provide safe space for youth to play sports,provide mentorship and create pathways to educationYour 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.
Bus to start line.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- over 300 participants in 2025!!!!
Please note- you can always etransfer your funds and save the online fee's!(thats a savings of approx. $8)timforrester@hotmail.ca
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.
Bus to start line.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- over 300 participants in 2025!!!!
Please note- you can always etransfer your funds and save the online fee's!(thats a savings of approx. $8)timforrester@hotmail.ca
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
Races
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Down Hill Dash
$76.36
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Corktown Park, Ferguson Avenue South, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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