Race Kit Pickup

Race Kit Pickup Location:  

Sport Chek – North Queen Shopping Centre – 162 N Queen St, Etobicoke, ON M9C 1A8

Sport Chek invites Beneva Spring Run-Off participants to come by their brand-new store at the North Queen Shopping Centre, where you can get a sneak peak at the store before it opens to the public and take advantage of some exclusive deals and product offerings.

Swing by to grab your gear and meet fellow runners before race day. It’s a great opportunity to ask any last-minute questions and get excited about the event!

Pickup Dates & Times:  

Thursday, April 2 – 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Friday, April 3 – 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Picking up for a Friend?  

You can send a friend or family member to pick up your race kit. Just forward them your Race Week Bib Number Confirmation Email with a note granting them permission to pick up on your behalf.

If you registered for one of our virtual events, your kit items will be mailed to you.

There will be no Race Kit Pickup on Race Day.

In-Person Race Kit Shipping   

All in-person participants with a Canadian mailing address, that register before the shipping deadline, can choose to have their Race Kit (bib & souvenir vest) mailed to them for an additional fee. The fee is charged per race kit and there is no family or bulk rate option. International shipping is not available for this event.   

Note: Please ensure your shipping address is correct and includes apt/unit numbers if applicable. Race kits returned to Canada Running Series due to an incorrect shipping address will not be re-shipped before the race. If for any reason you do not receive your race bib, or you misplace it, you must visit the Help Desk on race day so we can issue you a new bib.   

If you do not choose this option, or you register after the shipping deadline, you must pick up your Race Kit at our Race Kit Pickup location. 

There is no option to pick up your Race Kit on race morning.    

Note: The deadline to choose Race Kit Shipping is February 22nd at 11:59 p.m. and those race kits will be shipped by March 20th.   

Impact Bib Program

The Impact Bib Program gives participants the choice about whether to receive a souvenir vest as part of their registration. If a participant chooses the Impact Bib, they are opting to make a minimum $10 donation to Parkdale Community Food Bank in lieu of a souvenir vest. On race day, your bib will have an Impact Bib sticker on it to celebrate your choice! 

At Canada Running Series, we’re always looking for ways to reduce our environmental impact, and we want to provide our participants with that same ability. By offering the impact bib as a registration option, we allow our participants a choice in what they receive as part of their race experience.

If you have more questions about the impact bib program, please contact us.

Training

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The Running Physio 

We’re thrilled to announce that The Running Physio at Athlete’s Care is the 2025 Official Physiotherapy Partner of the Canada Running Series! 

As part of Athlete’s Care Sports Medicine, we’re here to help you stay strong, injury-free, and performing at your best – whether you’re training for your first 5K or aiming for a marathon PR. 

What The Running Physio Does For You 

 Expert physiotherapy and injury treatment services tailored for runners
 Exclusive tips and resources to keep you training at your peak
 On-site support at Canada Running Series events 

Stay tuned for upcoming newsletters packed with training advice, injury prevention strategies, and event updates. 

Got a running injury or need performance guidance?  Learn more about The Running Physio at Athlete’s Care! 

Are you ready to Kill the Hill on April 5th? If you haven’t had a Running Analysis done, you’re missing out on an incredible opportunity to improve your running and form. Check out what a Running Analysis looks like here! 

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Elites and Awards

2026 Prizing and Awards to be confirmed in early 2026. 

• “Canadian” is defined as: Citizens; Landed immigrants; and Refugees with official status who have been domiciled in Canada for at least one year (proof may be required). 
• Master defined as: athlete being 40 years old plus, day of event 
• Prize money winners in the Canadian and Masters categories can double dip and collect prizing in both categories, but collecting prize money in any one category removes you from winning an age category prize. 
• All invited elite athletes are ineligible for age category prizing. 
• Virtual Race: There will be no assigned prizing for any Virtual Races. 
• 5K & 8K Age Categories: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+. 
• Men, Woman & Non-Binary based on chip time 

Results will be reviewed for one week following the event. During these seven days, athletes are able to lodge a formal, written protest to the race director for review. After the week, results will be finalized, prizing cheques and age category prizing will be issued. Prize cheques will no longer be distributed on event day. 

*Prize money winners in the Open, Canadian and Masters categories are not eligible to win an age category prize. 

Event Records 

Men: 22:35 Daniel Komen (KEN) 1994
Women: 25:56 Jill Hunter (GBR) 1990 

Claim Your Award 

Participants have 30 days to claim any prizes. Please send an email to awards@canadarunningseries.com with your mailing address, age category and the place you came in. Your prize will be emailed out to you. 

Accessibility

Race Kit Pickup

• Information to come when Race Kit Pickup is confirmed. 

Venue (Start/Finish/Race Central)

• There will be accessible toilets available at the start and finish area(s)
• The Help Desk will be able to provide accessibility info to participants onsite
• There is a medical tent located near the finish line of the event, and roaming medical teams on course.

Please note, the Race Central site is in a grassy area and can be muddy this time of year.

Course

• The race route map can be found here: 8K & 5K
• The maximum hill grade is 14.5% on the Spring Hill “Kill the Hill” section, which is travelled both uphill and downhill on the 8K route, and only uphill on the 5K route
• The total elevation gain for the 8K is approximately 80m; the 5K is approximately 50m
• The kids race is flat and paved
• There may be short, unpaved sections of gravel due to road/path repairs at any given time, however we do our best to work with the park to reduce these concerns

Parking + Transit

• Unfortunately, there is no parking available within High Park for this event.
• The closest subway stops are High Park Stn, and Keele Stn. Please note, High Park Stn is not wheelchair accessible.
• For Wheel Trans – drop off and pickup location can be High Park North Gates (1908 Bloor St West).
• There are a number of parking lots in the area, including:
  • 1830 Bloor St W (Precise Park – accessed from behind the building)
  • 1678 Bloor St/400 Indian Rd. (Green P)
• Street parking is available on the streets surrounding High Park, off of Bloor St and Parkside Dr.

Stay Connected

Use our official event hashtag #SpringRunOff to connect with our virtual race community. Join our  Beneva Spring Run-Off Facebook Event Page and follow and follow us on Instagram  @runcrs.