Boxing Day Run – 103rd Annual Event
Celebrate Tradition • Challenge Yourself • Support the Community

Join runners and walkers from across Ontario for the 103rd Boxing Day Run, Canada’s second oldest road race — happening right here in Hamilton! This scenic winter classic combines festive energy, community spirit, and a truly historic course.

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The 2026 event marks the 103rd running of this storied race. The start and finish lines are located together at King William and Hughson Street North, just three short blocks from the downtown YMCA.
Choose your distance:
10-Mile Run
4-Mile Run / Walk
The course runs through downtown streets and along a paved waterfront trail, offering a mix of beauty and challenge for runners of all levels.
CH television coverage  www.chch.com/chch-news/hamilton-runners-gather-for-102nd-boxing-day-run/
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Race Day Experience
Enjoy a warm, fully indoor race hub inside the YMCA Main Gymnasium, featuring:

​Bib & race-wear pickup
Post-race refreshments and awards
Change rooms with showers
Welcoming space for spectators and families

Please note: The Start & Finish lines are now together on Hughson Street, just north of King Street. Course maps available on the Information & Race Pictures page.

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Running for a Cause
The 2024 race proudly donated $5,000 to the YMCA Saves Lives Campaign, enabling access for local children and youth to valuable YMCA programs.

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Explore More

Boxing Day Run Facebook Page
Get Out There Magazine Video Review (2019)
CBC News Coverage (2019)

Join both elite and recreational runners for a Boxing Day tradition that celebrates fitness, community, and holiday spirit in the heart of Hamilton.

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