Run for Rocky 5 km Run/3 km Walk 2024

REGISTRATION FOR THE 2025 EVENT WILL OPEN ON APRIL 9TH 2025The Run for Rocky will take place during Windsor Essex Pride Fest Weekend. Get ready to join us on Saturday, August 9th 2025 at 9:45 am for our ceremony start and 10:00 am for the start of the run or walk. The 5 km run/ begins at Dieppe Gardens in Downtown Windsor. Enjoy the beautiful Windsor Waterfront from Dieppe Gardens to the Ambassador Bridge on your run or walk. The route also takes you along the Windsor Sculpture Park. With incomparable views of the Detroit River and Skyline, this is one of the most scenic Pride run/walk routes in Canada.The Run for Rocky Legacy Project is the only funding model of its kind in Canada that supports Gay Straight Alliance Clubs in local Grade schools (senior years) high schools and post-secondary schools in Windsor-Essex County. This financial support includes GSA grants, GSA scholarships, funds students and educators to go to GSA educational conferences, supplies and educational resources that help support parents and educators, provides a GSA Toolkit with Booster Boxes yearly for GSA Educational Leaders and accommodates Diversity Training for educators. The Run for Rocky Run/Walk will continue to fund local GSA funding and will additionally support Windsor's 2SLGBTQI+ agencies. A portion of the funds raised through this year's R4R event will also be donated to the Windsor Pride Community, Windsor-Essex Pride Fest, and Trans Wellness Windsor. The cohesive effort of these agencies working together ensures that our LGBTQ+ community and their families in this region are supported by strong services that meet the needs of the community.Prizes are awarded for the highest top three individual fundraisers and a unique Run for Rocky Pride Trophy will be awarded to the Team that raises the most funds. This coveted trophy will be held in possession of the winning team for one year and will have their team’s name/winning year inscribed on the trophy. The top 1st and 2nd finishing runners in three age categories will also be awarded with a medal (Senior-over 60 age category, Adult 18-59 age category and 11-17 age category.Leashed dogs, baby buggies and children's wagons are welcome.After the Run/WalkJoin us at Windsor Essex Pride Fest located just a 5-minute drive away at Pride Fest Plaza in Lanspeary Park featuring Live Music, Vendor Booths, and Food/Refreshment & Bar Service.Children 12 and under accompanied by a parent or guardian are welcome to attend the event at no charge and do not have to register.Donation Run for Rocky-Additional Details Thank you so much for being a generous and supportive donor to Windsor Pride-Run for Rocky. Tax Receipts for donations over $20 will be sent to your email inbox. Please check your spam box in the case you do not receive the charitable tax receipt immediately.