Coldest Night of the Year — Guelph

About this race

One of 222 Coldest Night of the Year locations listed on RaceFinder. The Guelph event ran February 28, 2026 at GCVI, over 5km and 2km.

A 2 km or 5 km fundraising walk, held the same February Saturday in about 220 Canadian communities - each one raising money for a local charity; in Guelph that is Hope House Guelph Community Food Centre. Signed routes, rest stops and a hot meal at the finish; walk the 2 km or the 5 km, in daylight or after dark. It starts from GCVI at 5 pm. The 2026 Guelph walk drew 544 walkers on 80 teams.

What race day is usually like

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

Events on the day

• 5 km Walk5km
• 2 km Walk2km

GCVI — GCVI, Guelph, ON

Every listed location has run for 2026. The next dates haven't been announced yet.

• Saturday, February 28, 202628FEB

  Coldest Night of the Year — Acton

  Acton, ON · Walk · 5km / 2km

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• Saturday, February 28, 202628FEB

  Coldest Night of the Year — Ajax

  Ajax, ON · Walk · 5km / 2km

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• Saturday, February 28, 202628FEB

  Coldest Night of the Year — Amherstburg

  Amherstburg, ON · Walk · 5km / 2km

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• Saturday, February 28, 202628FEB

  Coldest Night of the Year — Barrie

  Barrie, ON · Walk · 5km / 2km

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