
dowhnill dash 5km
Hamilton, ON
Sun, Jul 19, 2026
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Sunday, July 19th, 2026
175 Ferguson Ave S, Hamilton ON
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About this race
Stac Hamilton is a charitible organization the supports the youth in Hamilton that face barriers to access. With your donation, we are able to provide safe space for youth to play sports,provide mentorship and create pathways to education
Your one and only chance to smash that seasonal or personal best time on Canada's FASTEST 5km course!!~
Please see attached Strava course elevation map, courtesy of Dan McKinnon, a former race winner, who also certified this course.
Runners on average are 45-60 seconds faster than any other 5km course!!
LOADS of draw prizes
Slightly downhill, tree covered and traffic free the entire 5km. Runners will be bussed to the start line beginning at 8:45am.
Bus to start line- 9:00&930... please take a bottle of water with you.
Custom finisher medals to all finishers.
Awards to top 3 overall male and female runners and top 3 in 10 year age groups, from 19 & under to 70+.
Hot food and drinks after,followed by the awards ceremony.
Lots of draw prizes.
Chip timing .
This is race #3 in the Hausers Pharmacy Hamilton Running Series with points going 3-2-1 in the age groups and over-all divisions and added at the last race of the year..
Series Schedule
March 28- Spring Fling 5km
May 9- Mothers Day 5km
July 19- Downhill Dash 5km
Sept.13- Crazy 8's Downhill 8km
Nov.15-Doughnut Dash 5km- over 300 participants in 2025!!!!
Please note- you can always etransfer your funds and save the online fee's!(thats a savings of approx. $8)
timforrester@hotmail.ca
Register for 2 or more races at a great discount..email us for details.
RACE DAY REGISTRATION AVAILABLE UNTIL 9:00.... NO LATER.. CASH ONLY
Course map
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