Canada Day Barrie 2026

Canada Day Barrie is a July 1 race held in Barrie, Ontario, with all activities centered at 5 Simcoe Street. The schedule includes a 1K Kids Run beginning at 9:00 AM, followed by a 5K run and walk at 9:30 AM. A virtual option is also available for those who wish to receive the race kit without participating in the live event. The course details are limited to the shared start and finish location in Barrie, as no route map was provided. This event is organized by Barrie Running Room, is open to Canadian residents only, and has 130 participants registered. Participants in the 5K run and walk will receive a Canada Day hat and a finisher medal. Children in the 1K race will get a commemorative medal, while virtual participants will have a hat, bib, and medal mailed to them. The race benefits the Seasons Centre for Grieving Children, having raised CA$367.35 for the charity.