Join the runners and walkers including Olympians in this historic event.  2021 will be the 100th.

• ​​​​​Indoor registration, bib and race wear pickup, refreshments and awards in the YMCA main gymnasium. Everything happens on Boxing Day.
• Scenic and challenging course includes downtown streets and a paved waterfront trail.​​  The City of Hamilton has been upgrading the waterfront trail to deal with storms and higher lake levels. You will notice a wider path in the Cootes Paradise portion of the 10 miler. 
• A custom snowman medal and a fleece blanket are waiting for you at the finish. 
• Change rooms with showers for entrants, spectators are welcome in the gym.  Leashed and identified service dogs welcome - no pets. ​
• Post race social at the Pheasant Plucker and Augusta House pubs.  Bring your race number for a beer courtesy of Shawn and Ed Brewery
• $3,200 cash purse divided between the 10 & 4 mile runs. Belt buckles for top three in 10 year age groups. 
• Male and Female 10 mile run: 1st $600, 2nd $400, 3rd $200, 1st master 40+ $200.  4 mile run 1st $200
• We support Canadian Athletes.  Athletes that receive support from Athletics Canada can apply for a complimentary entry.  Please e-mail from the contact tab.
• Report on the 2018 run by Stephen Andersen.      Trek and Run Review 2019.    
• Canadian Running Magazine article 2019               My Best Runs rates us 9.2 out of 10
• $5,000 is donated annually from the Run to the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign.  This helps local children participate in YMCA programs such as fitness, day care and camping.​
• Looking for well organized running races across Canada.  Check out the Canada Running Series
• Organized by the volunteers of the Hamilton Harriers Running and Walking Club. Come and run or walk with us.  We meet Wednesdays at 5:00pm and Saturdays at 8:00am at the YMCA.
• We use Niko Apparel a Hamilton company for our race wear.  They also supply the Canadian Olympic Rowing Team.
• We use Chiptime Results, a Hamilton company, to time our event.  www.chiptimeresults.com   2019 10 mile results   2019 4 mile results
• Our event is certified and accredited by Athletics Ontario # 202020021   Both the 10 and 4 runs are part of the Ontario Athletics runners rankings. Click to find out more https://athleticsontario.ca/athlete-registration/

Watch the slide show below. Have a Boxing Day Picture?  Send it to the contact page and we might include it.

10 mile run course  ( 2 1/2 hour time limit ) 

4 mile run or walk course

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