Coldest Night of the Year — Newmarket
Saturday, February 28, 2026Finished
Newmarket, Ontario
This edition ran on Saturday, February 28, 2026 — the last Saturday in February.
Coming up in Newmarket
Orange Crush 5km Run — Sunday, October 25 →Fairy Lake, Newmarket, ON, Canada
- Jelly Bean 5K · November 8
- Rising Stars Finale · October 11, North York
- Bridget's Run 2026 · October 17, Barrie
3 more races in Newmarket on the calendar
One email a month with the newly listed ones, Newmarket first, and the registrations about to close. One click to leave.
About this race
One of 222 Coldest Night of the Year locations listed on RaceFinder. The Newmarket event ran February 28, 2026, 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 Newmarket that is Inn From the Cold. Signed routes, rest stops and a hot meal at the finish; walk the 2 km or the 5 km, in daylight or after dark. The 2026 Newmarket walk drew 332 walkers on 49 teams.
This race took place on February 28, 2026.
Added from the organizer's own page. RaceFinder links you to the official page — always confirm date and details with the organizer. Your race? Update or claim this listing free →
What race day is usually like
1°/ -8°
typical high / low
46%
of days see rain
In Newmarket this week of the year it is wet about 5 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 Newmarket, via Open-Meteo.
Events on the day
- 5 km Walk5km
- 2 km Walk2km
Part of the Coldest Night of the Year
All 222 listed →Every listed location has run for 2026. The next dates haven't been announced yet.
- Saturday, February 28, 2026
Coldest Night of the Year — Acton
Acton, ON · Walk · 5km / 2km
- Saturday, February 28, 2026
Coldest Night of the Year — Ajax
Ajax, ON · Walk · 5km / 2km
- Saturday, February 28, 2026
Coldest Night of the Year — Amherstburg
Amherstburg, ON · Walk · 5km / 2km
- Saturday, February 28, 2026
Coldest Night of the Year — Barrie
Barrie, ON · Walk · 5km / 2km
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