Her Majesty's Royal Races 2026
- Date Sun 19th April 2026
- Location Hamilton, ON
- Price $7.69 - $78.50
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
Event summary
Join us for the much-anticipated Her Majesty's Royal Races on Sunday, April 19th, 2026, at the picturesque HMCS Haida National Historic Site in Hamilton! This joyous event celebrates the late Queen Elizabeth II's birthday and promises a day filled with fun, community spirit, and a touch of royal flair. Participants can choose from three exciting race distances: a 1K, 3K, or 5K, with both in-person and virtual options available.
Dress in your finest fascinators and channel the Queen's love for a good time—complete with a marmalade sandwich! Medals will be awarded in two stunning colors: rich maroon and classic black, while trophies will celebrate the top three male and female finishers in the 3K and top finishers in each age category for the 5K. This event is not just about running; it’s about giving back. Funds raised will support the Army Cadet League and the essential work of Hamilton Food Share, which provides critical resources to those in need throughout the community. Together, let's make a difference while enjoying a memorable day of racing and camaraderie!
Dress in your finest fascinators and channel the Queen's love for a good time—complete with a marmalade sandwich! Medals will be awarded in two stunning colors: rich maroon and classic black, while trophies will celebrate the top three male and female finishers in the 3K and top finishers in each age category for the 5K. This event is not just about running; it’s about giving back. Funds raised will support the Army Cadet League and the essential work of Hamilton Food Share, which provides critical resources to those in need throughout the community. Together, let's make a difference while enjoying a memorable day of racing and camaraderie!
Organiser's Description
2026 Her Majesty's Royal Races
1K/3K/5KIn Person and Virtual RacesSunday, April 19th, 2026At the HMCS Haida National Historic Site
Join us for the Fourth Annual Her Majesty's Royal Races in celebration of the Late Queen Elizabeth II's Birthday! This is sure to be a royally unique event.
Fascinators, the handbag the Queen always carried- with a marmalade sandwich inside. And the medal comes in two colour options- Rich maroon and classic black!
Trophies will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers in the 3K.In the 5K, trophies will be given to the top three finishers in each age category.
This event will be raising funds for the Army Cadet League in support of the RHLI Cadets - 62 RHLI RCACC. Participate in this run/walk and help us raise funds for youth in Hamilton.
Operating for over 30 years, Hamilton Food Share is the city’s Emergency Food Shipping and Receiving Hub.
Hamilton Food Share provides resources to 16 member agencies, operating 22 hunger-relief programs across the greater Hamilton region.
These emergency food programs support over 10,400 visits every month representing over 17,600 unique individuals, 34% of whom are children. Additionally, the hot meal programs supported by Hamilton Food Share are serving 29,000 hot meals each month to our neighbours in need.
A $1 donation will provide $5 worth of nutritious food to our community. Your support will ensure our most vulnerable neighbours, like the 6,050 children and 1,668 seniors who line up at a food bank each month, have access to the nutritious food they need.Non-perishable food items will also be collected at the race!Donate Today
1K/3K/5KIn Person and Virtual RacesSunday, April 19th, 2026At the HMCS Haida National Historic Site
Join us for the Fourth Annual Her Majesty's Royal Races in celebration of the Late Queen Elizabeth II's Birthday! This is sure to be a royally unique event.
Fascinators, the handbag the Queen always carried- with a marmalade sandwich inside. And the medal comes in two colour options- Rich maroon and classic black!
Trophies will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers in the 3K.In the 5K, trophies will be given to the top three finishers in each age category.
This event will be raising funds for the Army Cadet League in support of the RHLI Cadets - 62 RHLI RCACC. Participate in this run/walk and help us raise funds for youth in Hamilton.
Operating for over 30 years, Hamilton Food Share is the city’s Emergency Food Shipping and Receiving Hub.
Hamilton Food Share provides resources to 16 member agencies, operating 22 hunger-relief programs across the greater Hamilton region.
These emergency food programs support over 10,400 visits every month representing over 17,600 unique individuals, 34% of whom are children. Additionally, the hot meal programs supported by Hamilton Food Share are serving 29,000 hot meals each month to our neighbours in need.
A $1 donation will provide $5 worth of nutritious food to our community. Your support will ensure our most vulnerable neighbours, like the 6,050 children and 1,668 seniors who line up at a food bank each month, have access to the nutritious food they need.Non-perishable food items will also be collected at the race!Donate Today
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HMCS Haida National Historic Site, Catharine Street North, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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Her Majesty's Royal Races 2026