YMCA Charity 5K

The YMCA Charity 5K is a 5K run/walk for all ages held at Downsview Park, located at 15 Carl Hall Road in North York, Toronto. The YMCA of Greater Toronto organizes this timed charity event, with Chiptime Results managing official results. It attracts significant interest, often leading to entries selling out quickly. The event focuses on fundraising alongside the run, aiming to raise CA$500,000 to enable over 1,300 children, aged 4 to 15, to attend YMCA camps. Registration includes a souvenir T-shirt, a finisher medal, access to the post-run party, and a personalized bib for those registering early. Adult registration fees begin at CA$60, with youth entry at CA$30; these prices include taxes and processing fees, and are non-refundable or deferrable. Now in its third edition, the event has cultivated a community atmosphere beyond just the race itself.