Oakville Performance Running
The coaching engine of the race — structured clinics that took runners from couch to confident over the finish line.
At the 2026 Event
Run Training Partner — delivered beginner 5K and speed-work clinics in the months before race day.
Oakville Performance Running, led by Race Co-Director Charles J. Sathmary, was the official run training partner of the 2026 Mercedes-Benz Oakville Bronte Harbour Classic 5K.
Their structured clinics — from beginner 5K training to advanced speed work — got runners of every level to the start line ready. For an inaugural race built to welcome first-timers and seasoned runners alike, having real coaching behind the field made all the difference: more finishers, more personal bests, and more people who discovered they were capable of more than they thought.
“Nobody crosses their first finish line by accident. Oakville Performance Running made sure they were ready.”
What they bring
Beginner 5K clinic
A structured, supportive program that takes first-timers from their first jog to a confident 5K.
Learn more →Speed & performance training
Interval and tempo work to help experienced runners chase a personal best.
Learn more →Training hub
Plans, tips, and clinics for every level, all in one place on the race site.
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Get ready for your next race
Whether it's your first 5K or a new personal best, Oakville Performance Running's clinics meet you where you are. Start training.