RUN WITH RESPONDERS 5K
- Date Sun 26th July 2026
- Location Windsor, ON
- Price $29.23 - $56.20
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating RUN WITH RESPONDERS 5K on Sunday, July 26, 2026, in Windsor, Essex! This vibrant community event welcomes everyone — you don’t have to be a first responder to participate. Lace up your running shoes for an exciting 5K run or walk, and bring the kids along for the CKLW AM800m Kid's Run and the Kid's Dash. The race begins and ends at the iconic Windsor Firefighters Monument at the Windsor Civic Terrace, taking you along the stunning Riverfront Trail through Dieppe Park and the Windsor Sculpture Park.
Get ready for an unforgettable day filled with camaraderie and community spirit! The first 450 registrants will secure a coveted Finishers Medal and T-shirt, so be sure to register by July 20 to guarantee your shirt size. Enjoy post-race refreshments from Firehouse Subs and Tim Hortons, and cheer on the winners in various age categories. This event not only promotes fitness but also supports important local causes like the Canadian Mental Health Association and the Windsor Firefighters Benefit Fund. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run for a cause and celebrate our local heroes!
Get ready for an unforgettable day filled with camaraderie and community spirit! The first 450 registrants will secure a coveted Finishers Medal and T-shirt, so be sure to register by July 20 to guarantee your shirt size. Enjoy post-race refreshments from Firehouse Subs and Tim Hortons, and cheer on the winners in various age categories. This event not only promotes fitness but also supports important local causes like the Canadian Mental Health Association and the Windsor Firefighters Benefit Fund. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run for a cause and celebrate our local heroes!
Organiser's Description
YOU DON'T NEED TO BE A FIRST RESPONDER TO PARTICIPATE! EVERYONE IS WELCOME! NOTE: Only the first 450 registrations will be guaranteed a Finishers Medal and T-shirt. To guarantee your shirt size, register by Monday, July 20! ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES ONLINE AT 6PM ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2026 Race Packet Pickup at The Running Factory (5480 Wyandotte St. East) from 10:00am-8:00pm on Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25 from 10:00am-5:00pm. Late registration available during race packet pickup times above (CASH ONLY) and Race Day (Cash Only) from 7:30am-8:45am on Sunday, July 26 during late packet pickup. Last minute sign-ups only if the event is not sold out in advance! START and FINISH at the Windsor Firefighters Monument at the Windsor Civic Terrace. Distances include a 5K Run or Walk, CKLW AM800m Kid's Run and Kid's Dash.
OUR ROUTE! Run or walk on the beautiful Riverfront Trail west through Dieppe Park, past the Legacy Beacon and Streetcar No. 351, through the Windsor Sculpture Park, then returning back to the Firefighters Monument to FINISH. The course will feature a number of Police, Fire, Essex-Windsor EMS and CBSA vehicles off to the side in honour of all local first responders.
Only the first 450 registrations will be guaranteed a Finishers Medal & T-shirt.
Running age group awards for 1st place in each 5 year age division plus 1st place overall M/F. Post-race refreshments and food from FIREHOUSE SUBS & Tim Hortons! RUNNING CLUBS...$100 cash for the Social Running Club with the most participants and $50 cash for the second largest group!
This run/walk will provide financial support for the Canadian Mental Health Association, The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Ontario and The Windsor Firefighters Benefit Fund.
NO REFUNDS - BIB TRANSFERS AVAILABLE UNTIL JULY 25, 2026
OUR ROUTE! Run or walk on the beautiful Riverfront Trail west through Dieppe Park, past the Legacy Beacon and Streetcar No. 351, through the Windsor Sculpture Park, then returning back to the Firefighters Monument to FINISH. The course will feature a number of Police, Fire, Essex-Windsor EMS and CBSA vehicles off to the side in honour of all local first responders.
Only the first 450 registrations will be guaranteed a Finishers Medal & T-shirt.
Running age group awards for 1st place in each 5 year age division plus 1st place overall M/F. Post-race refreshments and food from FIREHOUSE SUBS & Tim Hortons! RUNNING CLUBS...$100 cash for the Social Running Club with the most participants and $50 cash for the second largest group!
This run/walk will provide financial support for the Canadian Mental Health Association, The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Ontario and The Windsor Firefighters Benefit Fund.
NO REFUNDS - BIB TRANSFERS AVAILABLE UNTIL JULY 25, 2026
Races
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5K Run/Walk
$56.20
CLOSED -
Kids 1 Km or Kids Dash
$29.23
CLOSED
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