Save the date · Father’s Day · Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park
Bronte Harbour
Classic 2027
Sunday, June 20, 2027 — the second running of Oakville’s Father’s Day waterfront race.
5K · 10K · Speak Squad Kids 1K — registration open, Premier pricing $62.15
Partners
The 2027 lineup is being built now. Confirmed 2027 partners are listed first; below them are the sponsors, vendors, and organizers from the inaugural 2026 race that we’re inviting back. Appearing in a returning list doesn’t mean a 2027 agreement is in place — each partner moves up to Confirmed for 2027 as their agreement is signed.
Confirmed for 2027
Signed and locked in for Sunday, June 20, 2027.
Mercedes-Benz Oakville
Title Sponsor
Mercedes-Benz Oakville, Title Sponsor of the inaugural 2026 race, is returning as Title Sponsor for the 2027 Bronte Harbour Classic — back for year two of Oakville's Father's Day racing tradition.
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Speak Squad
Speak Squad Kids 1K Run Sponsor
Speak Squad Connective Therapies sponsored the Speak Squad Kids 1K Fun Run — bringing their commitment to child development and family wellness to race day.
Learn more →Returning from 2026 — 2027 lineup in progress
These businesses were part of the inaugural 2026 race and have been invited back for 2027. They are not yet confirmed 2027 partners — we announce each one here as its agreement is signed.
CIBC
Founding Sponsor
CIBC, one of Canada's leading personal and business banks, was the Founding Sponsor whose early commitment made the inaugural Bronte Harbour Classic possible.
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Natrilyte
Official Hydration & Water Station Sponsor
Natrilyte kept every runner fuelled with premium electrolyte hydration at every water station on course.
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RadixGym
Official Fitness Partner
RadixGym — Oakville's home for CrossFit, personal training, and functional fitness — was the Official Fitness Partner of the 2026 race.
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Global Citizen
Official Shirt Sponsor
Global Citizen supplied the official 2026 race shirts — high-quality athletic apparel every finisher wears with pride.
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Be Active Physio
Awards Sponsor
Be Active Physio sponsored the cash prize awards for the top 5K finishers, rewarding the fastest runners of the inaugural race.
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Oakvest Group
Official Bib Sponsor
Oakvest Group — a Scotia Wealth Management team based in Burlington — had their logo carried across the finish line on every 2026 race bib.
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MyCourier
Official Event Ground Sponsor
MyCourier, Oakville's last-mile delivery carrier with a 99% delivery completion rate, is returning as Event Ground Sponsor for the 2027 Bronte Harbour Classic.
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Signarama Oakville
Official Signage & Pace Car Partner
Signarama Oakville handled all 2026 race-day signage and dressed the official Mercedes-Benz pace car that led the runners through Bronte.
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Fortinos
Official Food Partner
Fortinos Burlington fuelled every 2026 finisher with post-race food at the finish line — bananas, granola bars, juice boxes, and more.
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Nickel Brook Brewing Co.
Official Beverage Sponsor
Nickel Brook Brewing Co. brought Burlington's award-winning craft beer to the 2026 Father's Day Waterfront Festival beer garden.
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Rockstar Brokerage
Official Community Partner
Rockstar Brokerage connected Oakville's real estate investment community with the inaugural Bronte Harbour Classic.
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Runner's Den Burlington
Official Running Store Partner
Runner's Den Burlington — an independent running retailer with 30+ years serving Canadian runners — hosted the official Friday bib pickup.
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Barker Print Solutions
Official Print Partner
Barker Print Solutions produced all 2026 race community materials, brochures, and event print — 40+ years of printing for Oakville businesses and events.
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Film.ca
Official Cinema Partner
Film.ca Cinemas brought the Bronte Harbour Classic to the big screen at their Oakville theatre with pre-show slides driving race awareness.
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Town of Oakville
Host Municipality
The 2026 race took place at Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park in Oakville — the Town issued the event permits that made race day possible.
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Bronte BIA
Municipal Partner
The Bronte Village BIA united the local business community behind the race, connecting it with the shops and restaurants of Bronte Village.
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Civitan Club of Oakville
Community Partner
The Civitan Club of Oakville — operators of the Dorval Crossing Civitan Farmer's Market — welcomed the Bronte Harbour Classic every Saturday leading up to race day.
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Oakville Dads Community Fund
Supported Charity
Oakville Dads returns as the supported charity of the 2027 Bronte Harbour Classic — all donations collected go to the Oakville Dads Community Fund through the Oakville Community Foundation.
Learn more →Festival vendors from 2026 — invited back for 2027
The 2026 Father’s Day Waterfront Festival market. Vendor applications for 2027 open in the new year, and the confirmed 2027 market will be published here.
17 PLUMBING & CONSTRUCTION DESIGN LTD
Festival Vendor · Booth
Oakville’s woman-founded, family-run plumbing company — 24/7 emergency service, drain cleaning, and leak repair for homes, condos, and restaurants across town.
Learn more →502 URBAN COFFEE
Festival Vendor · Booth
Bronte Village's own Guatemalan specialty coffee shop — single-origin beans roasted locally in small batches, plus cold brew, matcha clouds, and fresh baked treats.
Learn more →Anointed
Festival Vendor · Booth
Toronto-handmade natural skincare built around SKINRESTORE — a five-ingredient organic body oil for dry, sensitive skin — plus the RESTORE body scrub and lip balm.
Learn more →Bandology
Festival Vendor
Bandology — the Oakville non-profit bringing more music to more kids since 2017 — performed live kids' play at the festival from 10am to noon.
Learn more →Bloom and Brew Coffee company
Festival Vendor · Booth
A mobile specialty coffee cart popping up at markets and festivals across the GTA — lattes, matcha, hot chocolate, and handcrafted baked treats, with vegan and gluten-free options.
Learn more →Branka Matijevic
Festival Vendor · Booth
One of the independent local vendors whose tables turned Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park into a Father's Day festival market on race morning.
Learn more →Bronte Village Resident Association
Festival Vendor · Booth
The volunteer residents' association working to protect Bronte's character, charm, and waterfront — engaging Ward 1 neighbours on the issues that shape the village.
Learn more →BusyMom Kitchen
Festival Vendor · Booth
Oakville's home for authentic Nigerian and Afro-fusion cooking — halal, health-conscious ready-to-eat meals, from jollof rice and meat pies to corporate catering.
Learn more →Caredara Inc.
Festival Vendor · Booth
A Burlington-built on-demand home care platform — an app connecting seniors and families with vetted PSWs, RPNs, and RNs, with no contracts and transparent hourly rates.
Learn more →Club Pilates South Oakville
Festival Vendor · Booth
Reformer Pilates studio in south Oakville offering low-impact, full-body classes across multiple levels — from signature Reformer Flow to TRX, springboard, and EXO-Chair work.
Learn more →COOKSMART
Festival Vendor · Booth
Hands-on cooking and nutrition education for kids, teens, and adults — camps, after-school clubs, classes, and school programs that have taught 28,000+ young cooks across Oakville, Mississauga, and the GTA.
Learn more →Costco Wholesale
Festival Vendor · Booth
The membership warehouse retailer brought a sign-up booth to the Father's Day Waterfront Festival, helping race-day visitors join or renew on the spot.
Learn more →CourtX Oakville
Festival Vendor · Booth
CourtX Oakville — billed as the world's largest indoor padel and pickleball club, with 10 padel and 11 pickleball courts — brought their display to the festival to show off the fastest-growing racquet sports in town.
Learn more →Creative Insight Studio
Festival Vendor · Booth
Creative Insight Studio joined the 2026 Father's Day Waterfront Festival vendor market, adding a creative touch to the race-day marketplace on the harbour.
Learn more →Daasi
Festival Vendor · Booth
A sustainable wellness brand rooted in mindful living and traditional self-care — pure copper drinking bottles, copper glasses and bracelets, incense holders, bamboo toothbrushes, and jal neti pots.
Learn more →Doreen’s Goodies
Festival Vendor · Booth
A festival market table full of small joys — Father's Day gifts, kids' loot bags, stationery for kids and adults, mugs, and more.
Learn more →El Magico
Festival Vendor · Booth
Fair-trade fashion where style meets story — handcrafted backpacks, jewelry, women's and unisex apparel, and hats showcasing artisan craftsmanship from Nepal, El Salvador, China, and Thailand.
Learn more →Ember & Ray
Festival Vendor · Booth
Premium UPF 50+ tested kidswear from an Ontario founder — soft, timeless everyday essentials that block 98% of UV rays, for kids ages 3–8 who love being outside.
Learn more →EST. '82 | Home Provisions & Fine Goods
Festival Vendor · Booth
A heritage-inspired Canadian home provisions shop — small-batch serving boards made from local lumber, plus curated home goods from Canadian makers and trusted suppliers.
Learn more →F45 Training Glen Abbey
Festival Vendor
F45 Training Glen Abbey brings 45-minute functional group training to Oakville — strength and HIIT-style cardio in a coach-led team setting — and helped power up runners' swag bags at the 2026 race.
Learn more →Fasaana Jewels
Festival Vendor · Booth
Small-batch jewelry from Fasaana Jewels — original minimalist designs handcrafted in gold-plated recycled brass and silver, with natural gemstones and CZ.
Learn more →FB Juicery
Festival Vendor · Booth
Fresh cold-pressed juices and ginger shots from a Dorval Crossing Civitan Farmers' Market regular — Green Glow, Citrus Kick, Beet Boost, and watermelon juice pressed in both red and yellow.
Learn more →GameDay Men's Health Clinic
Festival Vendor · Booth
A men's health clinic in East Oakville offering clinician-guided testosterone therapy, sexual wellness, medical weight management, and more — every service starts with a personalized consultation and lab work.
Learn more →Hamilton Bleached Babes
Festival Vendor · Booth
Hamilton Bleached Babes brought their booth to the Father's Day Waterfront Festival vendor market at the 2026 Bronte Harbour Classic.
Learn more →In-Harmony Lifestyle Solutions
Festival Vendor · Booth
An independent distributor of Super Patch — drug-free, non-invasive wearable wellness patches built on the company's vibrotactile technology, including the Victory and Boost patches aimed at active lifestyles.
Learn more →Island Heat Foods
Festival Vendor · Booth
Small-batch Caribbean-style pepper sauces handcrafted in Mississauga — all-natural, preservative-free, and with a different Caribbean island behind every flavour.
Learn more →Jumbo juice and fries
Festival Vendor · Food Truck
Fresh cold-pressed juices and festival fries from the Jumbo Juice truck — fruit-forward flavours like Strawberry Guava Lemonade and Watermelon Rush alongside classic hot fries.
Learn more →Kantila
Festival Vendor · Booth
Hand-poured artisan candles shaped like delicate blooms — floral candle bouquets with dried accents, made for weddings, graduations, and gifts that outlast cut flowers.
Learn more →Knots & Giggles
Festival Vendor · Booth
100% handmade crochet — adorable plushies, flower bouquets, keychains, hats, and bags, all stitched by one maker, with custom orders always open.
Learn more →Lake Rags Co.
Festival Vendor · Booth
Comfy lake-life apparel born from a family's summers on a little lake at the edge of Algonquin Park — hoodies, crewnecks, tees, and hats, designed and decorated in Canada.
Learn more →Locado
Festival Vendor · Food Truck
Ontario's online farmers market — Locado connects families across Oakville, Mississauga, and the Hamilton region directly with trusted local farms, bakers, and producers, delivered to your door.
Learn more →Mommy Run
Festival Vendor · Booth
A Burlington errand-running and lifestyle management service founded in 2019 — groceries, dry cleaning, returns, organizing, and party setup, so busy parents get their time back.
Learn more →Muse &Hues Studio
Festival Vendor · Booth
An Oakville creative art studio offering Reggio-inspired classes, camps, and workshops for children and families — painting, drawing, and mixed media where the process matters more than the outcome.
Learn more →North Aluminum Exteriors
Festival Vendor · Booth
Burlington exterior home improvement specialists with 25+ years of experience — seamless eavestrough, soffit, fascia, siding, and leaf guard installation across Halton and Hamilton.
Learn more →Omar and Tash
Festival Vendor · Booth
Hands-on beading and resin art experiences from the duo behind iBead Art Workshops — creative sessions designed to build confidence and connection, one handmade piece at a time.
Learn more →Purityou botanicals
Festival Vendor · Booth
Canadian science-guided botanical body and hair care — tea tree and sandalwood body washes and rosemary mint scalp & hair oil, formulated by a pharmaceutical scientist.
Learn more →Rainbow Galaxy Inc.
Festival Vendor · Booth
Performance apparel maker offering cycling jerseys, tights, shorts, and tracksuits for men and women — plus custom apparel manufacturing and motorcycle jackets.
Learn more →Real Empanada
Festival Vendor · Booth
Family-run Colombian empanada makers — gluten-free corn-shell empanadas from three generations of family recipes, plus Mama's Salsa, arepas, and tropical paletas.
Learn more →Simple Cut Butchery & Food
Festival Vendor · Booth
Oakville's craft butcher shop in Kerr Village — premium beef from Canada Prime to wagyu, custom cuts, and prepared foods, brought to the festival as charcoal BBQ skewers and dim sum.
Learn more →Studio Pilates
Festival Vendor · Booth
Studio Pilates International in Oakville — 40-minute reformer Pilates classes from the Australian boutique studio brand that opened its first Toronto-area location here in April 2025.
Learn more →Swag By Nature
Festival Vendor · Booth
All-natural products from Africa, St. Vincent, and Ontario — black soap, herbal shampoos, wild-crafted sea moss, organic soaps, herbal teas, honey, and plant-based body care.
Learn more →Tangco Botanicals
Festival Vendor · Booth
Handcrafted botanical skincare from Burlington — vegan, cruelty-free body butters, salves, and facial toners, alongside macramé pieces, crystals, and sacred herbs.
Learn more →The Barbers’ Mark
Festival Vendor · Booth
Oakville's premium barbershop — modern and classic cuts, detailed fades, beard grooming, and hot towel shaves from a shop that's served the community for over six years.
Learn more →The ice cream man
Festival Vendor · Food Truck
A classic soft-serve ice cream truck — fresh cones, milkshakes, slush, banana boats, and ice cream sandwiches, bookable for festivals, weddings, and events of every kind.
Learn more →The Trend Stop
Festival Vendor · Booth
A family-owned toy booth from Vaughan stocked with trending squishies, NeeDohs, sensory toys, and the fidget favourites kids of all ages can't put down.
Learn more →Thegiftmarche.ca
Festival Vendor · Booth
A Brampton gifting studio behind curated hampers, engraved keepsakes, and personalized sippers and mugs — they brought a live engraving station to the festival.
Learn more →TLC Mortgage Group
Festival Vendor · Booth
A Dominion Lending Centres brokerage booth offering friendly mortgage guidance — home purchases, refinancing, renewals, and transfers — for families across Ontario.
Learn more →Tread Forward
Festival Vendor · Booth
Cause-driven apparel raising funds for the Canadian Mental Health Association — every hoodie, t-shirt, and hat gives a percentage back to CMHA branches across Canada.
Learn more →Visit Oakville
Festival Vendor · Booth
Oakville's not-for-profit destination marketing organization — promoting the town's attractions, events, and local businesses since 2009, with a home base right in Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park.
Learn more →Women's Centre Halton
Festival Vendor · Booth
A registered charity supporting women in crisis, distress, or transition since 1989 — free peer support, counselling, legal clinics, and employment coaching across Halton.
Learn more →Woof Gang Grooming & Bakery Oakville Bronte Village
Festival Vendor · Booth
Bronte Village's neighbourhood pet store and grooming salon — oven-baked treats, premium natural pet food, and spa-quality grooming at the first Woof Gang location in Canada.
Learn more →YMCA of Oakville
Festival Vendor · Booth
Oakville's YMCA — a registered charity serving the community since 1956, with indoor pools, a wellness floor, 60+ weekly fitness classes, day camps, and financial assistance so no one is turned away.
Learn more →Organizers
The clubs and businesses putting on the 2027 race.
TapeGeeks
Presenting Sponsor & Event Producer
TapeGeeks, the team that dreamed up the race, returns as Presenting Sponsor, Event Producer, and official tape & recovery partner for the 2027 Bronte Harbour Classic.
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GearTOP Design
Race Organizer
GearTOP, the sun-protection brand that co-built the race, returns as co-organizer of the 2027 Bronte Harbour Classic — keeping a June waterfront morning safe under UPF 50+.
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RunMate Pro
Official Running App
RunMate Pro returns as the official training app of the 2027 Bronte Harbour Classic — a free GPS running app built by Executive Race Director Greg Kowalczyk.
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SunUp
Official Sun Safety App
SunUp returns as the official sun safety app of the 2027 Bronte Harbour Classic — delivering real-time UV index, air quality, and personalized burn time so runners can train and race safely outdoors.
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Oakville Performance Running
Run Training Partner
Oakville Performance Running, led by Charles J. Sathmary, returns as the official run training partner — running the clinics that will get runners to the 2027 start line ready.
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Bronte Runners Club
Host Club & Official Community Running Partner
The Bronte Runners Club — 700+ members across Oakville and Burlington — returns as the community heart of the race, bringing its grassroots energy and volunteer crew back for the 2027 Bronte Harbour Classic.
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Pace Performance
Race Advisor
Pace Performance returns as Race Advisor for the 2027 Bronte Harbour Classic, bringing over 30 years of race management expertise back to the planning table.
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