dowhnill dash 5km
From Tim forrester
- Date Sun 19th July 2026
- Location Hamilton, ON
- Price $63.41
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to experience the thrill of the Downhill Dash 5km on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in the beautiful city of Hamilton! Organized by the dedicated Tim Forrester, this exciting race promises to be an unforgettable event, taking place on Canada’s FASTEST 5km course. With a slight downhill slope, tree cover, and no traffic, participants can expect to smash their personal bests, with many runners averaging 45-60 seconds faster than on other 5km courses!
This event not only offers the chance to achieve your racing goals but also supports a great cause. Stac Hamilton, the charitable organization behind the event, is committed to helping local youth overcome barriers to access, providing them with safe spaces for sports, mentorship, and educational pathways. Runners will be bussed to the start line at 8:45 am, with custom finisher medals for all participants and awards for the top three overall male and female runners, along with age group winners. Enjoy hot food, drinks, and plenty of draw prizes after the race! Join us for this incredible running experience and make a difference in the community!
This event not only offers the chance to achieve your racing goals but also supports a great cause. Stac Hamilton, the charitable organization behind the event, is committed to helping local youth overcome barriers to access, providing them with safe spaces for sports, mentorship, and educational pathways. Runners will be bussed to the start line at 8:45 am, with custom finisher medals for all participants and awards for the top three overall male and female runners, along with age group winners. Enjoy hot food, drinks, and plenty of draw prizes after the race! Join us for this incredible running experience and make a difference in the community!
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- 9:00&930... please take a bottle of water with you. Custom finisher medals to all finishers.Awards to top 3 overall male and female runners and top 3 in 10 year age groups, from 19 & under to 70+.Hot food and drinks after,followed by the awards ceremony.Lots of draw prizes.Chip timing .
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- 9:00&930... please take a bottle of water with you. Custom finisher medals to all finishers.Awards to top 3 overall male and female runners and top 3 in 10 year age groups, from 19 & under to 70+.Hot food and drinks after,followed by the awards ceremony.Lots of draw prizes.Chip timing .
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
$63.41
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