Summer Sunset Series 2026

The Summer Sunset Series is a 5K walk/run and kids' race series in Hamilton, Ontario, held on the Desjardins Recreation Trail. The main race is a chip-timed 5K on a fast, flat out-and-back route along the waterfront trail, while the 1K Kids Run offers younger runners a shorter, untimed option. The setup is deliberately simple for adults: 5K runners do not receive shirts or medals, keeping the focus on the run itself rather than race-day extras. The Runner's Den partners with Mizuno for the series. Mizuno adds useful touches on site, including demo shoes to try and draw prizes for participants. Kids who finish the 1K receive medals, and all participants get post-race refreshments. Registration and chip pickup are available on race day, with bundle options for runners entering multiple races. Parking is split between free city-street spaces in Westdale and paid onsite parking at RBG Cootes Paradise.