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Saturday, October 17th, 2026
Lakeshore Dr, Barrie ON
5K
44–58°F · some rain risk
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47–53°F
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36–52°F
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41–46°F
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34–47°F
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38–63°F
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About this race
BRIDGET'S RUN 2026
Date: October 17, 2026
Location: Centennial Beach Park, Barrie at 10:00 a.m.
Alternate Option: Run, walk, and hop in your own community
Join us on Saturday, October 17, 2026, for the ninth annual Bridget's Run at Centennial Beach Park in Barrie, ON. Not joining us in person? Participate through our Virtual Bridget's Run!
EVENT DETAILS
- Event Type: Bridget's Run is a 1km or 5km fun run, walk, or hop in recognition of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month.
- Support: Supports Bridget's Bunnies Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support and those experiencing loss throughout Ontario.
- Completion: Complete your 1km, 5km, or Bunny Hop at your own pace anytime on October 17th.
- Start: Be sure to attend or tune into the opening ceremony and high-energy warm-up.
IMPORTANT DATES
- Registration Gift Basket Draw: Complete by July 12th
- Early Bunny Registration Pricing Ends: July 31st
- Free T-shirt Deadline: August 31st (with paid registration)
- Run Day: Saturday, October 17th
ABOUT BRIDGET'S BUNNIES
Bridget's Bunnies Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support works to ensure no one endures pregnancy or infant loss alone. In memory of Bridget, who was born still just one day shy of her due date, Comfort Kits are provided to grieving parents throughout Simcoe Muskoka and Ontario who experience a pregnancy or infant loss. To learn more, visit: www.bridgetsbunnies.ca.
FUNDRAISING
- Purpose: Funds raised meet parents in their moment of crisis through our Comfort Kit Program and other support initiatives.
- Fundraising Page: Once you register for Bridget’s Run, you automatically get your very own fundraising page.
- Rewards: Raise $50 or more for an exclusive prize: raise $150+ for an additional prize.
- Grand Prize: Fundraisers with a minimum of $250 will receive an entry to win a 55" MAGNAVOX Roku TV.
👉 Register. Fundraise. Share. Heal.
If the cost of registration is a barrier, please email us at info@bridgetsrun.ca.
For more information, visit Bridget's Run Registration.
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