Friends of Fortis/ dance Immersion 5k Walk/ Run
- Date Sun 17th August 2025
- Location Brampton, ON
- Price $29.23 - $56.20
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Just added
Secure your place early
Event summary
Get ready for a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit at the Friends of Fortis/Dance Immersion 5K Walk/Run on Sunday, August 17, 2025! Taking place at the picturesque Chinguacousy Park in Brampton, Peel, this exciting event kicks off at 9:00 AM and features both a 5K run and a walk-a-thon designed to raise vital funds for students and artists in need.
Participants will enjoy a vibrant atmosphere, with all finishers receiving a stylish t-shirt and those who complete the run earning a coveted finisher's medal. To top it off, everyone is invited to a delicious post-race BBQ, making it a perfect way to celebrate your achievements while supporting a great cause. Join us in fostering educational advancement and skill development in the community while enjoying a day filled with movement, camaraderie, and positivity. Don’t miss out on this inspiring event!
Participants will enjoy a vibrant atmosphere, with all finishers receiving a stylish t-shirt and those who complete the run earning a coveted finisher's medal. To top it off, everyone is invited to a delicious post-race BBQ, making it a perfect way to celebrate your achievements while supporting a great cause. Join us in fostering educational advancement and skill development in the community while enjoying a day filled with movement, camaraderie, and positivity. Don’t miss out on this inspiring event!
Organiser's Description
A 5K Run and Walk-a-thon to raise money for students and artists. Date: Sunday, August 17, 2025
Location: Chinguacousy Park, 9050 Bramalea Rd, Brampton, ON (at Queen St. / Central Park Dr.)
Race Start Time: 9:00 AMAll those who complete the walk/run will receive a t-shirt and access to the post-race BBQ.
*Please note: only participants who complete the run will receive a finisher's medal.
About Friends of Fortis:
Friends of Fortis is committed to the welfare and well-being of students, primarily those seeking access to post-secondary institutions, entering the trades or developing their craft in the arts. The organization provides free dental care and nutritious meals to students who qualify for assistance. Friends of Fortis meet those objectives through fundraising efforts such as the upcoming Friends of Fortis 5K Walk/Run.The event is a joint effort we coordinate in partnership with dance Immersion. While our primary focus is on youth, we recognize the need to create alliances in the broader community. To that end, we have invited like-minded community organizations to partner with us in our effort to foster advancement in education and skills training and invite you to join us at the Friends of Fortis 5K Walk/Run, Sunday, August 17!
About dance Immersion:
dance Immersion is a charitable non-profit organization established by Vivine Scarlett in 1994 to produce, promote, and support dancers and dances of the African Diaspora*.
Our award-winning programs offer presentation, artistic skill development, and networking opportunities for Black artists, serving those who practice contemporary and traditional movement forms from Africa, the Caribbean, North America, South America, and Europe.
Learn more at danceimmersion.ca
Location: Chinguacousy Park, 9050 Bramalea Rd, Brampton, ON (at Queen St. / Central Park Dr.)
Race Start Time: 9:00 AMAll those who complete the walk/run will receive a t-shirt and access to the post-race BBQ.
*Please note: only participants who complete the run will receive a finisher's medal.
About Friends of Fortis:
Friends of Fortis is committed to the welfare and well-being of students, primarily those seeking access to post-secondary institutions, entering the trades or developing their craft in the arts. The organization provides free dental care and nutritious meals to students who qualify for assistance. Friends of Fortis meet those objectives through fundraising efforts such as the upcoming Friends of Fortis 5K Walk/Run.The event is a joint effort we coordinate in partnership with dance Immersion. While our primary focus is on youth, we recognize the need to create alliances in the broader community. To that end, we have invited like-minded community organizations to partner with us in our effort to foster advancement in education and skills training and invite you to join us at the Friends of Fortis 5K Walk/Run, Sunday, August 17!
About dance Immersion:
dance Immersion is a charitable non-profit organization established by Vivine Scarlett in 1994 to produce, promote, and support dancers and dances of the African Diaspora*.
Our award-winning programs offer presentation, artistic skill development, and networking opportunities for Black artists, serving those who practice contemporary and traditional movement forms from Africa, the Caribbean, North America, South America, and Europe.
Learn more at danceimmersion.ca
Friends of Fortis/ dance Immersion 5k Walk/ Run