OTF Whitby 5k Run/Walk 2026

The OTF Whitby 5k Run/Walk begins and ends at Kiwanis Heydenshore Park on Water Street in Whitby, Ontario, with the morning taking place beside the Whitby waterfront. Participants can select either a 1K or a 5K, with the 1K starting at 9:00 AM and the 5K at 9:30 AM. The event accommodates different paces: some runners aim for a personal best in the 5K, while children and less experienced participants have the 1K option. The course follows the Whitby Waterfront area instead of inland city streets, using the park and lakefront as the primary setting. Orangetheory Whitby manages race kit pickup prior to race day, aligning with the event's local fitness community atmosphere. The race also generates funds for the Ontario Shores Foundation for Mental Health, supporting mental health programs and awareness in Durham Region.