5K races near Uxbridge

Run for Newmarket is a local charity race held at Fairy Lake Park in Newmarket, Ontario. It features short distances designed for a relaxed local morning. The event includes a 1K Fun Walk, a 3K Run, and a 5K Run, allowing participants to select from a family walk to a moderate running challenge. The 1K walk is open to all, including parents, children, grandparents, and larger family groups. The 3K run is suitable for novice runners, and the 5K offers experienced runners a chance to increase their pace. The race benefits local charities such as CHATS, the York Region Food Network, and the Southlake Foundation.

The Ajax Waterfront Race begins and ends at Rotary Park on Lake Driveway West in Ajax, Ontario, adjacent to the Lake Ontario waterfront. This autumn running event features a Kids 1km, a 5km, a 15km, and a 20k Challenge for those aiming to complete the 5km and 15km races on the same day. The course structure accommodates various runners. Families may attend for the children's race and shorter distances, while individuals training for a fall marathon can utilize the 15km or 20k Challenge as a focused practice. Now in its second year, the event supports Community Living Ajax Pickering and Whitby.

The Fenelon Falls Turkey Trot Trial Race & Family Fun Run begins and ends at Garnet Graham Beach Park, located on Cameron Lake in Fenelon Falls, Ontario. Taking place on Thanksgiving weekend, it offers participants a few straightforward options: a 1K kids family run/walk, a 5K, a 10K, or a walk. The primary course follows a flat, quick out-and-back path along the Kawartha Rail Trail, predominantly surfaced with gravel and screenings. This event is designed for runners, walkers, children, families, and anyone seeking a relaxed holiday-weekend race. The event also provides support to Women’s Resources.

The Art In Motion 10K/5K/2K is a fall race weekend held at Boyd Conservation Area in Vaughan, Ontario. It offers in-person 10K, 5K, and 2K races, along with a virtual option for those unable to attend. This event is in its tenth year and benefits the SickKids Foundation, the Division of Rheumatology at SickKids Hospital in Toronto, and the Dr. Bonnie Cameron Post-Secondary Scholarship. The race takes place in Boyd Conservation Park, located on Islington Avenue near Woodbridge and Kleinburg. A VIP finish is connected to the McMichael Canadian Art Collection. Runners, families, and supporters gather for the event, which focuses on fundraising for children with arthritis. Participants can direct their contributions to either SickKids or the scholarship fund, with incentives like free entry or a VIP swag bag available for top fundraisers.