5K races in Ontario
5K races across Ontario: 206 with a confirmed date (316 more are waiting on a date). Toronto, Hamilton and Ottawa have the most. Next up: Jolly Jog on November 14, 2026.
Updated daily — every listing links to the organizer's official registration page.
When
522 races listed
- Saturday, November 14, 2026

Jolly JogReg closes soon
Kawartha Lakes, ON · Road running · 5km / 10km · from 35
- Saturday, November 14, 2026

Super Santa 5K Walk/Run/Wheel 2026Reg closes soon
Amherstburg, ON · Road running · 5km · from 55
- Sunday, November 15, 2026

Fat Ass Trail RunReg closes soon
Quinte West, ON · Trail · 50km / 24km / 16km / 10km · from 60
- Sunday, November 15, 2026

Doughnut Dash 5kmReg closes soonPrice rises soon
Hamilton, ON · Road running · 5km / 1km · from 77
- Saturday, November 21, 2026

The Santa Run Hess
Hamilton, ON · Road running · 5km / 1km · from 42
- Saturday, November 21, 2026

Santa Pur-suit 2026Price rises soon
Kitchener, ON · Road running · 3km / 1km · from 18
- Saturday, November 21, 2026

Kicking PancreAS™ 5K - London, ONPrice rises soon
London, ON · Road running · 5km · from 41
- Sunday, November 22, 2026

St. Clair College 5k Santa RunPrice rises soon
Windsor, ON · Road running · 2km / 5km · from 13
- Sunday, November 22, 2026

2026 Holly Jolly Fun Run
Toronto, ON · Road running · 5km · from 78
- Date to be announced

Aquanova 5K Beer RunDate TBA
Hamilton, ON · Road running · 5km
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- Sunday, November 22, 2026
Run905 presents: Run for your Mo Bros 5k Walk & Run - powered by lululemon
Newmarket, ON · Road running · 5km
- Sunday, November 22, 2026
Stangs For Staches Movember Run
London, ON · Road running · 5km
- Date to be announced

Wunna Run 5K TorontoDate TBA
Toronto, ON · Road running · 5km
- Friday, November 27, 2026

Nemo Memorial Run - Run for the Heroes.
Toronto, ON · Road running · 5km / 10km / 21km / 42km · from 29
- Saturday, November 28, 2026

H+P LAST CHANCE 5K
Waterloo, ON · Road running · 5km
- Sunday, November 29, 2026

Kicking PancreAS™ 5K - Burlington, ON
Burlington, ON · Road running · 5km · from 40
- Date to be announced

Holiday Hustle 5km RunDate TBA
Peterborough, ON · Road running · 5km / 1km
- Date to be announced

The Santa RunDate TBA
Hamilton, ON · Road running · 5km / 10km / 1km
- Date to be announced

Outrun HungerDate TBA
Waterloo, ON · Road running · 3km / 5km / 10km
- Saturday, December 5, 2026

Ugly Sweater 5k Canicross and Trail Run/Walk
Vaughan, ON · Trail · 5km · from 81
- Saturday, December 5, 2026

2026 Santa Shuffle Hamilton: Fun Run & Elf Walk
Hamilton, ON · Road running · 5km · from 62
- Saturday, December 5, 2026

Rudolph 5km run walk
Hamilton, ON · Road running · 5km · from 72
- Saturday, December 5, 2026

2026 Santa Shuffle Toronto: Fun Run & Elf Walk
Toronto, ON · Road running · 5km · from 62
- Saturday, December 5, 2026

2026 Santa Shuffle Whitby: Fun Run & Elf Walk
Whitby, ON · Road running · 5km · from 62
- Saturday, December 5, 2026

2026 Santa Shuffle London: Fun Run & Elf Walk
London, ON · Road running · 5km · from 62
- Saturday, December 5, 2026

2026 Santa Shuffle Sudbury: Fun Run & Elf Walk
Sudbury, ON · Road running · 5km · from 62
- Saturday, December 5, 2026

2026 Santa Shuffle Ottawa: Fun Run & Elf Walk
Ottawa, ON · Road running · 5km · from 62
- Date to be announced

The Golden Spike Trail RaceDate TBA
Milton, ON · Trail · 5km / 10km / 21km
- Date to be announced

OG Santa RunDate TBA
Burlington, ON · Road running · 3km
- Sunday, December 13, 2026

Niagara-on-the-Lake OG Santa Run
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON · Road running · 5km / 1km · from 25
- Date to be announced

Toys for Tots 5kmDate TBA
Hamilton, ON · Road running · 5km
- Thursday, December 31, 2026

Run to End Homelessness
Toronto, ON · Road running · 1mi / 5km / 10km / 21km · from 29
- Thursday, December 31, 2026

Run to End Child Hunger
Toronto, ON · Road running · 1mi / 5km / 10km / 21km · from 40
- Date to be announced

RUN FOR LAURA SECORD WOMEN'S RUN | WALKDate TBA
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON · Road running · 10km / 5km / 32km
- Friday, January 1, 2027

Exhibition Place Resolution Run
Toronto, ON · Road running · 5km · from 61
- Friday, January 1, 2027

Hangover Hustle 5K & Miniest Mini Marathon
Fort Erie, ON · Road running · 500m / 5km · from 35
- Sunday, January 10, 2027

Running Room New Year's Run - Waterloo
Waterloo, ON · Road running · 5km / 1km · from 13
- Sunday, January 10, 2027

Running Room New Year's Run - Whitby
Whitby, ON · Road running · 5km / 1km · from 13
- Sunday, January 10, 2027

Running Room New Year's Run - Ottawa
Ottawa, ON · Road running · 5km / 1km · from 13
- Sunday, January 10, 2027

Running Room New Year's Run - Toronto
Toronto, ON · Road running · 5km / 1km · from 13
5K races in Ontario — FAQ
- How many 5K races are there in Ontario in 2026?
- 5K races listed for Ontario right now: 206 with a confirmed date, plus 316 that ran last season and haven't announced their next one. The list refreshes nightly as organizers announce new dates.
- What is the next 5K race in Ontario?
- Jolly Jog in Kawartha Lakes on November 14, 2026.
- Which Ontario cities host the most 5K races?
- Toronto (25), Hamilton (12), Ottawa (12).