2018 Thanksgiving Day Races

A Guelph tradition since 1894

Monday, October 8th at Exhibition Park

Today the Thanksgiving Day Race attract more than 500 race participants as well as 100s more who come out to watch or volunteer

It’s an event for all ages with entire families participating across the many events. Running ability at the event is diverse, ranging from some of Guelph’s most elite runners all the way through to the novice.

Event details

  • There will be 5 races, plus the “3-in-1”
    • Nicolas Lambden Memorial Mile, 11:00am
    • 100m for 5 years and under only, 11:15am
    • 5k open for all, 11:30am
    • 1k for kids in grades 1 to 3 only, 12:10pm
    • 3k open for all, includes walkers, 12:30pm
  • Register before October 6th to take advantage of the early bird registration fee. Prices go up by $5 per race on October 6th. They go up another $5 on race day.
  • Please consider fundraising for The Foundation of Guelph General Hospital when signing up. A personal fundraising page can be set up when registering online.
  • For more information and to register for a race, please click here.