BOXING DAY RUNS DECEMBER 26, 2022 NOON START
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YMCA 79 James Street South, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Run 10 miles, run or walk 4 miles.  Noon start

Join the runners and walkers including Olympians in this historic event.  2022 will be the 100th.
  • ​​​​​Indoor bib and race wear pickup, refreshments and awards in the YMCA main gymnasium. Everything happens on Race Day.
  • Scenic and challenging course includes downtown streets and a paved waterfront trail.​​ 
  • A custom snowman medal and a fleece blanket are waiting for you at the finish. 
  • Change rooms with showers for entrants, spectators are welcome in the gym.  Leashed and identified service dogs welcome - no pets. 
  • $3,200 cash purse divided between the 10 & 4 mile runs. Belt buckles for top three in 10 year age groups. 
  • Male and Female 10 mile run: 1st $600, 2nd $400, 3rd $200, 1st master 40+ $200.  4 mile run 1st $200
  • We support Canadian Athletes.  Athletes that receive support from Athletics Canada can apply for a complimentary entry.  Please e-mail from the contact tab.   
    • Report on the 2018 run by Stephen Andersen.               Canadian Running Magazine article 2019    Hamilton Spectator 2011 article         Canadian Running 2017 article        CBC article 2019    
  • $5,000 is donated annually from the Run to the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign.  This helps local children participate in YMCA programs such as fitness, day care and camping.    ​
  • Looking for well organized running races across Canada.  Check out the Canada Running Series
  • Organized by the volunteers of the Hamilton Harriers Running and Walking Club. Come and run or walk with us.  We meet Wednesdays at 5:00pm and Saturdays at 8:00am at the YMCA.
  • We use Niko Apparel a Hamilton company for our race wear.  They also supply the Canadian Olympic Rowing Team.
  • We use Chiptime Results, a Hamilton company, to time our event.  www.chiptimeresults.com   2019 10 mile results   2019 4 mile results
  • Our event is certified and accredited by Athletics Ontario # 202020021   Both the 10 and 4 runs are part of the Ontario Athletics runners rankings. Click to find out more https://athleticsontario.ca/athlete-registration/   
Watch the slide show below. Have a Boxing Day Picture?  Send it to the contact page and we might include it.
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10 mile run course  ( 2 1/2 hour time limit )   ​​
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