The design of the 2025 participant shirt will be revealed in Spring 2025.
Equity, Access and Inclusion Policy
Organizers of the Canada Running Series strive to create safe and welcoming events
for all interested participants, including accommodations and assistance to address
any potential participation barriers.
Declaration of Inclusion
On behalf of the Canada Running Series, the organizers hereby declare an invitation
to participate in the event to all interested and willing parties. We hereby declare our
intention to create an event that adheres to principles of social equity and inclusion
and is open, welcoming, safe, and accessible.
Statement of Accessibility
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Canada
Running Series has established a process for accessibility inquiries pertaining to each
of the events. Canada Running Series is committed to access for all participants and
spectators involved with the events.
Requests and Feedback Mechanisms
To ensure proper communication and to optimize organizer’s ability to best meet
accommodation requests, requests must be received to Canada Running Series 1-month prior to the event date. All requests for accommodations will be acknowledged within 72 hours.
Strollers are permitted for the 5K. For the In-Person 5K the individual in the stroller will not get a medal unless they are a registered participant.
If you have an accessibility question about pushing an individual in a stroller or wheelchair for the 21K, please reach out to us at crswest@canadarunningseries.com.
Registration caps are determined based on course limits. In 2024, we expect our in-person course limits to be 5,000 participants for the half marathon, 2,000 participants in the 5K, and 150 in the kids race. These limits are subject to change based on course confirmations.
Yes. The In-Person 21K & 5K events will be timed by Sportstats using a chip on the back of the participant’s race bib. The In-Person Kids Race distance will not be timed.
The In-Person 21K, 5K & 1K Kids Race will take place on Sunday, June 22nd, 2025.
Participants registered in a virtual-only event will have their race kits shipped to them. Pickup is not available for virtual events.
If you are registered for an in-person event, someone else can pickup a race kit on a participant’s behalf. The person picking up the kit must have a copy of the participant’s confirmation email or written authorization from the participant via email, text or direct message stating that they have permission to pick up the kit.
Race kits for participants in the in-person events will only be available for pickup, and cannot be shipped.
Yes, provided they have a copy of your confirmation email or written authorization via email, text or direct message stating that they have permission to pick up your kit.
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