Runners lined up at the start of the Mercedes-Benz Oakville Bronte Harbour Classic 5K at Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park, Oakville

The 5K Race

Chip-timed. Flat waterfront course. Run or walk — all abilities welcome.

Sunday, June 20, 2027 · 8:30 AM · Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park, Oakville

Now Open

Premier pricing — $62.15 CAD, all fees in.

June 20, 2027 · Father's Day · Oakville

Some finish lines
change everything.

It doesn't matter if you're chasing a personal best or crossing a finish line for the very first time. On Father's Day morning, with Lake Ontario at your side and the whole field around you, something shifts. You start as a runner. You finish as someone who did the thing.

The Mercedes-Benz Oakville Bronte Harbour Classic 5K is Oakville's waterfront race — flat, fast, and built for every pace, whether you run it or walk it. Then stay all day for the festival.

Flat · Paved · Waterfront

The Most Beautiful
5K in Oakville.

You start at Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park with the lake ahead of you. The course follows the Bronte waterfront on smooth pavement — no hills, nothing between you and the water. At the turnaround you'll catch your breath, grab water, and realize you're exactly halfway through one of the most scenic routes in the region.

Then you turn back. The harbour comes into view. The crowd at the finish line grows louder. That last stretch — you'll remember it.

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Distance

Flat

Elevation

8:30 AM

Gun Start

Chip

Timed

Stroller-Friendly

Smooth paved waterfront — bring the whole family on course

Every Runner Has a Story

This race is for you.

No pace requirement. No minimum age. No pressure. Just you, the lake, and 5 kilometres of waterfront ahead of you.

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Your First 5K

The hardest part is signing up. The course is flat, the crowd is warm, and nobody cares how long it takes you. Cross that finish line and you'll know exactly why people keep doing this.

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Chasing a PB

Flat, fast course. Chip timing with gun-to-finish splits. Competitive field. Awards and prizes for 2027 will be announced closer to race day. If you've been training for something worth racing — this is it. Not sure what time to target? Our average 5K time guide by age can help you set a realistic goal. Want a longer race? The 10K is new for 2027.

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Running It on Father's Day

Whether you're running as a dad, running with your dad, or running in memory of one — June 20, 2027 means something. Share the morning with your family. They'll cheer you across the line.

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Running with the Family

Strollers are welcome on course. The kids run the Speak Squad Kids 1K Fun Run at 8:00 AM. You run the 5K at 8:30 AM. Then everyone meets at the festival and nobody has to agree on what to do for the rest of Father's Day.

For the Competitive

Awards &
Prizes.

The 2027 prize structure has not been announced yet. Details will be published here — and emailed to every registrant — once confirmed.

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Overall awards — to be announced. Top male and female finishers are recognized on the main stage. Prize details are being finalized with our 2027 partners.
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Age group awards — to be announced. Category structure for 2027 will be confirmed alongside the overall awards.
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Finisher medal. Every 5K finisher receives a medal, regardless of time.

Prize Partners

Podium prizing for 2027 — to be announced

We are finalizing our 2027 prize partners, including footwear for podium finishers across the 5K and the new 10K. The full prize structure will be published here once it is confirmed.

Every Registrant Gets

More than a race.
A full day.

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Finisher Medal

Custom 2027 finisher medal, designed for this year's race and awarded to every 5K finisher.

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Chip Timing

Professional chip timing with net time, gun time, and instant results posted. Share your result before you've caught your breath.

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Festival Access

Full access to the Father's Day Waterfront Festival — live music, beer garden, food vendors, kids zone. All day.

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Race Shirt or Hat

Choose an exclusive Bronte Runners / GearTOP hat or race shirt at registration. Something worth keeping.

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Sponsor Swag Bag

Race bag packed with samples, offers, and goodies from event sponsors and community partners.

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Post-Race Celebration

You earned it. Craft beer garden, food trucks, live music waterside. Stick around — the festival goes until 3 PM.

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Training for the BHC 5K?

RunMate Pro tracks your training runs, logs mileage against each pair of shoes, and tells you when your sneakers are worn out before race day. Free on iOS — built by Executive Race Director Greg Kowalczyk specifically for runners like you. Also check out our average 5K time guide to set a realistic race goal by age and fitness level.

A few things to know

We want race day to be smooth, safe, and fun for everyone. Here's what to keep in mind:

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Strollers welcome. We love that you're running with your family. Start toward the back so faster runners have room — then own that course.

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Headphones are fine. Keep the volume low enough to hear course marshals — they're there to keep you safe and moving.

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No bikes, scooters, or dogs on course. Save the leash run for the morning after — race day the course is yours on foot only.

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Wear your bib on your front. Chip timing needs a clear line of sight to the bib — keep it visible and you'll get an accurate result.

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Registrations are non-transferable. For insurance reasons we can't swap bibs between participants — but your entry is yours to show up and use.

5K Registration Pricing

Prices rise on a set schedule — the earlier you commit, the less you pay.

Period	Dates	Price (CAD)
Premier NOW	Jul 9 – Aug 31, 2026	$62.15
Early Bird	Sep 1 – Oct 31, 2026	$73.05
Event Pricing	Nov 1 – Dec 31, 2026	$78.50
New Year	Jan 1 – Mar 20, 2027	$83.94
Spring	Mar 21 – May 31, 2027	$94.83
Last Chance	Jun 1 – Jun 16, 2027	$94.83

Prices are in Canadian dollars and include Race Roster processing fees. Applicable taxes are added at checkout. Last Chance registrants receive a GearTOP hat rather than a race shirt — shirt orders close June 1, 2027.

Father's Day · June 20, 2027