Ancaster Mill Race

The Ancaster Mill Race will take place on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, starting at 6:30 PM EDT at 385 Jerseyville Road West, Hamilton, ON, Canada. The event features a 1 km Kids Fun Run (ages 12 and under), a 5 km Family Walk/Run, and a 10 km Family Walk/Run. The 10 km route is a double loop of the 5 km course. Post‑race food is provided by title sponsor The Ancaster Mill.

All participants must follow event rules as provided by the organizer. Registration and race bib pick‑up take place on race day only, from 5:00 PM to 6:15 PM at Morgan Firestone Arena. Awards and draw prizes begin at 8:15 PM. Jerseyville Road West (Postans Path to Meadowbrook Drive) is closed to vehicle traffic from 6:15 PM to 8:30 PM. Other roads along the routes have restricted access controlled by Hamilton Police Service.

• Parking is available at Morgan Firestone Arena (access from Martin's Side Road only) and at Ancaster High School (374 Jerseyville Road West). In/out access from the school is available via the Meadowbrook Entrance only.
• The 1 km Kids Fun Run is dedicated to the memory of Jim Wilkins, high school teacher, track coach, and mentor to young athletes.
• The event proudly supports Ancaster Community Services (ACS) and ICG Hamilton Inc.
• The Ancaster Mill Race has served the Ancaster community for over 42 years.
• Volunteer opportunities are available.

The event includes a kid zone with interactive games for children of all ages. The 1 km Fun Run is described as a great way to introduce children to active living. The 5 km and 10 km events are open to families, walkers, and runners of all levels. A course map is available for download via the event website or as a gmap version.

• Contact: Ancaster Mill Race at +1 905‑523‑7866 or via the event website.
• Transfers, team registration, and donations to participants are supported through Race Roster.
• Top donors, teams, and fundraisers are displayed on the event page.
• No specific cut‑off times are listed for the 5 km or 10 km distances.
• Food is provided post‑race by The Ancaster Mill.

The Ancaster Mill Race offers an evening of family‑friendly activity in Hamilton, with a 1 km kids run, a 5 km walk/run, and a 10 km double‑loop course, supported by local sponsors and benefiting Ancaster Community Services and ICG Hamilton Inc.