Race series
Some races aren't one race. The Terry Fox Run happens in dozens of towns on the same Sunday; the Hypothermic Half moves across the country all winter. These are the 10 national series currently on the calendar — 140 events between them — each with every Canadian location on one page.
CIBC Run for the Cure
5910 provinces · all on October 4, 2026 · 5km, 1km
The largest single-day volunteer-led event in the country. Walkers and runners start together and the 1K exists so nobody gets left at the start line.
Shoppers Drug Mart Run for Women
188 provinces · May 2, 2027 – June 19, 2027 · 5km, 10km, 1km
Spread across the spring rather than run on one shared day, so if you miss your city there is usually another within driving distance a week or two later.
Santa Shuffle
179 provinces · all on December 5, 2026 · 5km
December, costumes, and an Elf Walk for anyone not interested in racing. One of the few events where showing up dressed as a reindeer is the normal choice.
Running Room New Year's Run
117 provinces · all on January 10, 2027 · 5km, 1km
The first organised race of the year in most of these cities. Short, cold, and a reasonable way to make the resolution real before the second week of January.
Hypothermic Half Marathon
107 provinces · January 31, 2027 – February 28, 2027 · 21km, 10km, 5km
A half marathon in the worst month of the year, which is the entire point. Good winter training company if you are building toward a spring goal race.
Butterfly Run
82 provinces · all on October 3, 2026 · 5km, 1km
Run and walked by families who have lost a pregnancy or an infant. Quieter than most start lines, and the 1K is there for people bringing children.
The 5K Foam Fest
83 provinces · May 29, 2027 – August 28, 2027 · 5km
Twenty-odd obstacles, a lot of foam, and no interest in your finish time. Closer to a day out than a race, which is why it fills with first-timers.
Brita Night Run
43 provinces · September 10, 2027 – September 24, 2027 · 10km, 5km
Starts after dark, which changes a familiar city route more than you would expect. Bring or wear something reflective even though the course is lit.
Kicking PancreAS 5K
43 provinces · October 3, 2026 – November 29, 2026 · 5km, 2km
One event per province, walked as much as it is run. Small fields, which makes it an easy first organised 5K if you have never done one.
5 Peaks Trail Running Series
1Ontario · all on October 3, 2026 · 3km, 1km
Canada's longest-running trail series, and the usual answer to "where do I start with trail racing" — every event offers a short course alongside the long one.
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