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Cupcake Run

Mississauga, ON

Sun, Sep 27, 2026

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When

Sunday, September 27th, 2026

Where

1695 Dundas St W, Mississauga ON

Distance

5K

Typical weather

On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years

2025

5875°F

dry

2024

5769°F

dry

2023

5967°F

dry

2022

5362°F

rain

2021

6077°F

rain

2020

6778°F

dry

2019

5173°F

dry

2018

5063°F

dry

2017

6183°F

dry

2016

5567°F

dry

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About this race

Cupcake Run 2026

Date: Sunday September 27, 2026

Time: 9:00 A.M.

Location: 1695 Dundas St W, Mississauga, ON

Join us for The Cupcake Run!

Event Overview

  • Join: Join us for The Cupcake Run on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Erindale Park!
  • Support: This sweet and meaningful event features a 5K run/walk and a 1K kids' dash.
  • Cause: Bringing our community together in support of Erica’s Wish Blanket Program and POGO (Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario).
  • Impact: Every step you take helps provide warm, comforting blankets to children in Oncology at SickKids and across centres in Ontario.

Participation Details

Register today and make your km's matter! Let's run, have fun, and spread warmth—one blanket (and one cupcake) at a time.

  • Location: Erindale Park | September 27, 2026
  • Support: Erica’s Wish Blanket Program + POGO
  • Specialty: Cupcakes + Community = The Sweetest Run Ever!
  • Kids Dash: 1K KIDS DASH - START TIME 9AM

In-Person Race Perks

  • Race tee: Included in your registration.
  • Custom Cupcake Medal: Celebrate your achievement.
  • Photo opportunities: Capture your moments on the course.
  • Finish Line party: Join us for celebrations!

Virtual Race Perks

  • Race tee: Mailed to you after registration.
  • Custom Cupcake Medal: Celebrate from home.
  • Shipping: Delivered right to your door.

1K Kids Run Details

  • Finisher momento: Take home a special reminder.
  • Cupcake Decorating: Enjoy decorating at the Finish Line.
  • Support: Help Erica's Wish blanket program + POGO.

Registration Information

Registration fees help cover the costs of planning and delivering this event, including permits, insurance, supplies, and administration.

  • Note: Registration fees are not charitable donations and are not eligible for a charitable tax receipt.
  • Usage: Net proceeds from this event will be used to purchase Erica's Wish Blankets and to support POGO.
  • Non-profit: This is a not for profit event.
  • Receipts: Charitable tax receipts cannot be given on donations to Erica's Wish.

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