THANKSGIVING DAY MILE
Kitchener, ON
Mon, Oct 12, 2026
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Monday, October 12th, 2026
200 Weber St W, Kitchener ON
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45–60°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
48–65°F
dry
2024
44–60°F
dry
2023
41–57°F
dry
2022
54–66°F
rain
2021
60–72°F
dry
2020
46–66°F
dry
2019
41–58°F
rain
2018
41–46°F
dry
2017
44–56°F
dry
2016
46–69°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Monday, Oct 12
Rain likely · 52–74°F
Monday, Oct 12starts near 52°F · 21% chance of rain · wind up to 12 mph
About this race
Monday, October 12, 2026. 9:00 a.m.
Run before the K-W Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Day Parade
- Closed and traffic-free course, right down Weber Street
- Thousands of spectators lining the streets
- Run your fastest mile: chip-timed, net downhill course (point-to-point)
- Run your funnest mile: Festive runners welcome!
- Photos, Medals, and Refreshments included
This race is sanctioned by Athletics Ontario and the course will be certified by Athletics Canada
Extra challenge? This event plus the Fall 5 KM Classic is the 2026 Oktoberfest Run Series for an extra competition, fun, and medal.
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