Stratford 5K Run/Walk

The Stratford 5K Run/Walk begins at Upper Queens Park in Stratford, Ontario, with the start address listed on Queen Street. This is a chip-timed 5K run on roads, welcoming runners, walkers, and those with strollers, attracting a diverse field beyond typical race participants. The event also features a children's race of approximately 600 metres, providing medals for all young entrants. This annual event is in its fifth year of running. The course winds past Victoria Lake and notable Stratford theatre landmarks such as the Festival Theatre and Tom Patterson Theatre. This offers a local Stratford setting without complexity: a brief road race through the park and past familiar city sights. The event supports The Local Community Food Centre, with all proceeds directed to their operations. The centre assists individuals facing food access challenges through cooking, growing, sharing, advocacy, and skills programs focused on food security and avoiding stigma.