Downhill Dash 5km
- Date Sat 12th July 2025
- Location Hamilton, ON
- Price $57.38
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the Downhill Dash 5km, taking place on Saturday, July 12th, 2025, in the beautiful city of Hamilton! This exciting event promises not only a chance to achieve your personal best on Canada’s fastest course but also an unforgettable atmosphere with great after parties. The 5km route is uniquely designed to be slightly downhill, tree-covered, and completely traffic-free, providing a perfect setting for runners of all levels.
Participants will be transported to the start line with buses departing at 8:30 AM, ensuring a smooth and stress-free experience. The first 50 registrants will receive custom finisher medals and knapsacks, while awards will be handed out to the top three overall male and female finishers, as well as the top three runners in each 10-year age group from 19 and under to 70+. After crossing the finish line, you can enjoy hot food and drinks, making it a fantastic day for all! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to run, celebrate, and connect with fellow running enthusiasts!
Participants will be transported to the start line with buses departing at 8:30 AM, ensuring a smooth and stress-free experience. The first 50 registrants will receive custom finisher medals and knapsacks, while awards will be handed out to the top three overall male and female finishers, as well as the top three runners in each 10-year age group from 19 and under to 70+. After crossing the finish line, you can enjoy hot food and drinks, making it a fantastic day for all! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to run, celebrate, and connect with fellow running enthusiasts!
Organiser's Description
We are back and promising good quality races with great after parties and CHEAPER than most area races....As a runner for the past 45 years, it seems to many organizers are trying too get rich off the sport,charging fee's in the $75-$85 range, which I find insulting.Your ONE and only chance to run a seasonal/personal best 5km time on Canada'a FASTEST course. Please see attached Strava course elevation map, courtesy of Dan McKinnon, a former race winner.
Slightly downhill, tree covered and traffic free the entire 5km. Runners will be bussed to the start line beginning at 830am.
Custom finisher medals to all
Knap sacks to the first 50 registrants.
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.
Chip timing by the TIMING SHACK.
Slightly downhill, tree covered and traffic free the entire 5km. Runners will be bussed to the start line beginning at 830am.
Custom finisher medals to all
Knap sacks to the first 50 registrants.
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.
Chip timing by the TIMING SHACK.
Downhill Dash 5km