Run For the Kids 2025

Sunday, June 22, 2025 Past event

Chatham-Kent, Ontario

4 races

5km, Ultra

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the Run For the Kids 2025 on Sunday, June 22, 2025, in the beautiful Rondeau Provincial Park, Chatham-Kent! This vibrant event, now in its third year, invites participants of all ages and abilities to run, walk, or move while raising essential funds for the Children's Treatment Centre (CTC) Foundation. Kick off the day with a thrilling 200m Kids Fun Race at 10:00 am, followed by a scenic 5km race along a paved route that's stroller, wheelchair, and wagon accessible.

Join the community in this family-friendly event and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the park while supporting vital therapy and services for local children and youth. Registration is open for individuals and teams, and participants are encouraged to set fundraising goals to help make a difference. Enjoy the full race experience, which includes free park entrance, race bibs, timed results, participant buffs, finisher medals, and tasty snacks. Let’s come together to make a positive impact in Chatham-Kent—mark your calendars for June 22 and get ready to move for a great cause!

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200m Kids Fun Run/Walk/Wheel

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5k Run/Walk/Wheel

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$23.83

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$56.20

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Organiser's description

Run For the Kids 2025Join the Children's Treatment Centre (CTC) Foundation of Chatham-Kent for the third annual Run for the Kids run/walk/move in Rondeau Provincial Park! Get active, move your body and enjoy the beauty of nature while raising important funds for the CTC Foundation!10:00am: 200m Kids Fun Race followed by 5km RaceRun for the Kids is a family friendly event, with a paved 200m and 5km route accessible for strollers, wheelchairs and wagons. This event is open to participants of all ages and abilities - join us to walk, run or move through Rondeau Provincial Park. Note: While this event is family friendly, only those registered will receive the full "race" experience (free park entrance, race bib, timed race result, participant buff, finisher medal, complimentary snacks). Spectators are welcome, park entrance fees will apply. Join us!Step 1: Register as an individual or a team.Step 2: Set a fundraising goal and share it with your friends.Step 3: Get training! Visit one of Chatham-Kent's many beautiful trails (or your own street!) and start moving to get read for race day.Step 4: Join us on Sunday, June 22, 2025 in Rondeau Provincial Park to pick up your race kit and run/walk/move your race.Step 5: Tag us on social media as you train and on race day, tagging @ctcfoundationck and #CTCRunForTheKids.
FundraisingWhen you fundraise for the CTC-CK, you help us directly support therapy and services that our local children and youth need. That's why we encourage everyone to set a fundraising goal of $100 or even $1,000 if you can! Whatever number comes to mind is a good place to start—and every dollar counts.Send the link from your personal fundraising page to your friends, family, neighbours and co-workers to raise money online for you and your team. All donations over $20 will receive a charitable tax receipt (email directly).Awards will be given to the top three individual fundraisers!
Fundraising ToolkitVisit the CTC-CK Foundation website for graphics to download and use on your social media! Everything you need to let your friends, family and colleagues know about the Run for the Kids!
Funds raised by the CTC Foundation directly supports therapy and services.All funds raised through CTC Foundation events in 2025 will be directed to Centre programs such as specialized equipment, mental health services, therapeutic recreation, music therapy, pool programs and other critical services not funded by the government.