The Springbank Sprint

***Thank you for your interest in the 2026 Springbank Sprint! Thanks to the incredible support of our running community, the race is sold out, registration is closed, and we do not offer race day registration.***Welcome to the fifth anniversary edition of the Springbank Sprint!As in years past, we are tremendously excited to welcome you to Springbank Park for a 5 km (New Era Grafix 5k) or 10 km (BackRoads Brews + Shoes 10k) race. In addition, we will be hosting some shorter runs for the kids (Little Vikings Sports Camp Kids' Runs). Like always, we're also hosting some walking only events, 5k and 10k.As with all of our events, a portion of each 5 and 10k registration will be donated to the Children's Health Foundation in support of children and their families in our community. The VenueSpringbank Park is the crown jewel of the Thames Valley Parkway. Come and enjoy the fast multi-use paved pathways as you run alongside the Thames River. The route is closed to vehicular traffic. The 5km, 10 km, and 1 km kids' run, are out and back routes. The 50 metre and 100 metre kids' runs are short point to point runs.The races will begin and end near 1205 Commissioners Road West, London, Ontario.Race Sanctioning, Course Measurement, and CertificationAs always, the Springbank Sprint is proudly sanctioned by Athletics Ontario. We've just confirmed (February 11th) with the city that we will be using the same route as 2024 and 2025 which avoids the dam area and any possible construction closures. You can view the routes at the following links:5k course 10k courseThe kids' runs will all be run along the route near the main start/finish line. The 50 metre and 100 metre runs will start that distance from the finish line and run back to the line (we'll have signs in place where your little ones will start along with volunteers). The 1k run will go from the main start/finish area out 500 metres, and then back to the finish.Race SchedulePacket PickupAll local runners are encouraged to pick up their race kits prior to race day in order to avoid congestion and line-ups on race morning.early pickups:BackRoads Brews + Shoes1295 Riverbend Road, London, ONWednesday, April 1st, 20265:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.Thursday, April 2nd, 202610 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.On race morning, race kits will be available at the start/finish area beginning at 8:30 a.m. If you are picking up your race kit on race morning, please give yourself ample time to do so. April 4th, 2026 Race Day!9:30 a.m. BackRoads Brews + Shoes 10 k start9:30 a.m. 10 k walk start
9:33 a.m. New Era Grafix 5 k start9:33 a.m. 5 k walk start
11:00 a.m. Little VIkings Kids’ Runs start (50 metre, 100 metre)11:05 a.m. Little Vikings Kids’ Runs 1 km start50 and 100 metre kids' runs are for ages 0 - 10. 1k is for ages 7-15.TimingThe 5km and 10 km events will be chip-timed events. The kids' events will not be chip-timed and are fun runs. Chip timing is being provided by Chiptime Results.Aid Stations and WashroomsAid stations will be serving water and will be located at approximately the 2.5 km mark, and the 5 km and 7.5 km mark for the 10 km runners.Portable toilets will be available at the start/finish area. Public washrooms are also available near the start/finish area. There is a public washroom on the 10 k course as well (runners will pass it twice).Shirts, Medals, Prizes, and More!Each participant in the adult races will receive an awesome event shirt and our special 5th Anniversary custom race medal. The kids will also receive a finisher's medal and race bib.There will be some post-race snacks available as well. Our race photographer will be on hand to capture all of your awkward running facial expressions. Your photos are yours to download, FOR FREE.Additional prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers in the 5 km and 10 km runs (female, male, and non-binary categories). There must be a minimum of five particpants in the running events in order for awards to be given. Results for prizes will be based on gun-time. Prizes will be awarded to the top overall finisher in the walking events.If you're looking for some post-race recovery, check out our partners at Frigid Recovery. Tell them that you ran the race, and you'll receive 20% off of your cold immersion therapy.Refund Policy:There are no refunds for this event. However, life happens. Work trouble, running injuries, a bad paper cut, we get it. If you have to withdraw from the event by March 4th, we will give you a 100% race credit for a future Persistence race (minus CHF donation, taxes, and fees).If you need to withdraw after March 4th, you will receive a 50% race credit. Sorry, but by then we will have already paid for your stuff, and the resale market for unclaimed race shirts and medals is unfavourable.There are no bib transfers available for this event. 5k and 10k walkers and runners may change distances prior to the race. Please email us at persistenceracing@gmail.com for any distance change requests.Thanks for taking part in the event, we can't wait to cheer you on!Event Records5k Run Jacob Lasci 17:04 (2022)Kaitlyn Palmateer 17:29 (2025)10k RunMatt King 34:56 (2025)Jackie Stanton 44:01 (2025)5k WalkJanice Strickland 36:41 (2023)10k WalkLisa Taylor 1:16:21 (2024)National RecordsJoanne Miklos den Iseger 5 mile Canadian Masters W75 (2022)Canio Polosa 5 mile, 8k, 10 k Canadian Master M90 (2022)Additional InformationWe'll have some Persistence Racing gear available for purchase on race day, such as tees, hats, hoodies, etc.Purchases will be cash only.Other RacesBe sure to check out all of our Persistence Races here.