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10th Annual UMEI Lightning Bolt

Saturday, September 26, 2026· 9 a.m.· TODAY

Essex County, Ontario

10km5km1km400m
Event page ↗Closedfrom $72.38Registration happens on the organizer's site.

About this race

You are invited to an active event for the whole family, Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Point Pelee National Park! The UMEI Lightning Bolt consists of a 10k run, 5k Walk or Run, a kids’ 1k run and a 400m kids’ dash. This is a timed race with W.R.A.C.E and can be used to qualify!!

— from the organizer's listing, read it in full

Course notes

Chip-timed
Closed

Online registration has closed.

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What race day is usually like

22°/ 14°

typical high / low

34%

of days see rain

In Essex County this week of the year it is wet about 3 days in 10. This is what the last ten years did — not a forecast. Check one a few days out.

Daily records 2016–2025 for Essex County, via Open-Meteo.

Entry fees

from $72.38

6 entry options, from $72.38.

  • Family 5k Lightning Run/Walk$169.49

    2 adults and up to 3 children UNDER 18. Families must register in one transaction by clicking “ADD ANOTHER REGISTRANT” for each person and selecting "Family 5k Lightning Run/Walk". Discount will reflect on the final checkout page.

    Apr 23 - Sep 25

  • Kids Lightning 1k Run$29.23

    This one is just for the kids! (12 and under)

    Apr 23 - Sep 25

  • Kids Lightning Dash 400m$29.23

    Apr 23 - Sep 25

  • 10k Lightning Bolt Run$83.17
  • 5k Lightning Walk$72.38

    This is for walkers only. If you plan to run and walk, please be mindful and register as a runner.

  • 5k Lightning Run$72.38

Fees as published by the organizer on September 23, 2026, including mandatory charges. Each price is only offered until its window closes — confirm on the registration page before you enter. Is this a normal price?

Where

Directions ↗

Point Pelee National Park, Point Pelee Drive, Municipality Of Leamington, ON, Canada

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