Event Info
We’re back for our 3rd year of the running of the Stratford 5k Run/Walk.
The Local CFC Stratford 5K Run/Walk will start and finish in Upper Queens Park Stratford Ontario. The route will take you past the beautiful Victoria lake and the legendary Stratford Festival theatres. This race will be chip timed and is welcomed to all runners, walkers and strollers. We will also have a FREE kids race with medals, starting 8:50am sharp. You must register your child(ren) to participate. The kids run is approximately 600 metres. 100% of the proceeds go to The Local Community Food Centre.
Something new to look out for this year. We’re introducing a green bib. Selecting the green bib means you are opting out from receiving a race t-shirt and medal. There is no discounts for green bibs through the early bird pricing window.
Important Dates
| Early Bird Pricing Ends | July 14, 2025 11:59 pm |
| Last Day for Refunds | August 31, 2025 11:59 pm |
| Last Day of Transfers | September 22, 2025 11:59 pm |
| Online Registration Closes | September 26, 2025 11:59 pm |
| Race EXPO – Packet Pick Up (612 Erie Street, Stratford) | October 4, 2025 (10am – 3am) |
| Race Day Registration and Packet Pick Up (Upper Queens Park, Stratford) | October 5, 2025 (7:30am – 9:15am) |
Race Day Registration fee is $60, please register online to avoid price increase!
Registration fee on October 4th and 5th: $60.
We will try our best to have an electronic payment option but this is not guaranteed. Please expect to pay cash for registration October 5th and 6th.
Refunds
You may request a full refund till August 31, 2024 by sending your request to stratford5k@gmail.com. We will refund the full amount minus the processing fee.
TEAMS – You may register as a team. There will be a team category award. 3 fastest times from your team will be used to determine the winning team. You MUST have the minimum number of 3 participants in your team!
Race Day Schedule (October 5, 2025)
| Packet Pick Up & Registration Opens (in the pavilion) | 7:30 am |
| Registration Closes | 8:30 am |
| Kids Fun Run (at the start/finish arch) | 8:50 am |
| Packet Pick Up Closes | 9:15 am |
| Stratford 5K Run/Walk (at the start/finish arch) | 9:30 am |
| Awards (by the start/finish) | 10:30 am |
Race Location
The Race Start/Finish will be at the pavilion at Upper Queens Park, Stratford. 55 Queen St, Stratford, ON N5A 4M9
Parking
We will be utilizing the Stratford Festival parking found at the corner of Lakeside Dr. and Queens St. for the primary parking. It is about a 5 minute walk to the start/finish line of the Stratford5k. https://maps.app.goo.gl/h3G3EB3WvvW9gYS87?g_st=ic
Overflow parking is available along Water St. and Cobourg St.
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