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10th Annual UMEI Lightning Bolt

Last run September 2026Date TBA

Essex County, Ontario

10km5km1km400m
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No date announced yet — what we know

  • Last held Saturday, September 26, 2026 — the last Saturday in September.
  • Distances last time 10km, 5km, 1km, 400m
  • Start Point Pelee National Park, Point Pelee Drive, Municipality Of Leamington, ON, Canada

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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
Next edition TBA

This race runs annually (last edition: September 26, 2026). The next date hasn't been announced — watch the organizer's page.

Organizer page ↗

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Distances last time

  • Family 5k Lightning Run/Walk

    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.

  • Kids Lightning 1k Run

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

  • Kids Lightning Dash 400m
  • 10k Lightning Bolt Run
  • 5k Lightning Walk

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

  • 5k Lightning Run

Distances and details from the last edition's listing. Entry fees aren't shown because the next edition hasn't been priced yet.

Where

Directions ↗

Point Pelee National Park, Point Pelee Drive, Municipality Of Leamington, ON, Canada — 1118 Point Pelee Dr

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