FOXSTRIDE

About the Event

FOXSTRIDE is a high-energy track-based running event scheduled for Sunday, May 3, 2026, at the Western Alumni Stadium in London, Ontario. Organized by Persistence Racing and sanctioned by Athletics Ontario, the event offers a unique spectator-friendly experience where family and friends can view the entire race from the stadium stands. A portion of the proceeds is donated to the Children's Health Foundation in support of London’s Children’s Hospital.

Event Schedule & Disciplines

The competition is held on a professional Mondo track, featuring multiple formats ranging from speed-focused heats to endurance challenges.

Race Category	Start Time	Distance/Format
5k Community Run	9:00 AM	12.5 laps (1-hour limit)
3 Hour Endurance Run	10:20 AM	Maximum distance in 3 hours
Double Dash Heats	10:05 AM – 12:40 PM	5k heat followed by 3.2k final
Kids' Touchdown Runs	Multiple (9:30–12:30)	110-yard football field dash

The geography of the event is centered on the Western University campus. The Western Alumni Stadium provides an elite competitive environment with an 8-lane 400-meter track. In early May, London, Ontario, typically experiences mild spring weather with average daytime highs of 17°C (63°F). However, the event is "rain or shine," and track conditions can become slick during the frequent spring showers characteristic of Southwestern Ontario. Endurance runners utilize the outer three lanes (approx. 438m per lap), while the Double Dash heats occupy the inner four lanes.

Logistically, the event is highly structured, featuring chip timing, custom medals, and a "Run Crew" contest to encourage community spirit. Registration fees range from roughly CA$11 for kids to CA$119 for last-minute endurance entries. Parking is provided free of charge at the stadium. To minimize race-day congestion, early packet pickups are held at BackRoads Brews + Shoes in the days leading up to the event. While hydration is included, participants are encouraged to bring their own nutrition or utilize on-site food trucks.

Participation demographics for track-and-field events in London, Ontario, reflect the city's status as a major regional hub and the home of Western University. According to the 2021 Census and Athletics Ontario participation data, the profile of competitive runners in the region is as follows:

Gender Distribution: Competitive track events in Ontario show a relatively balanced engagement, with approximately 52% male and 48% female participation.
Ethnic Diversity: London has a diverse population with 25.4% identifying as a "visible minority." Participation in local athletics traditionally includes:
- White: Approximately 74.6%
- South Asian: Approximately 5.2%
- Arab: Approximately 4.7%
- Black: Approximately 3.2%
- Indigenous: Approximately 2.6% of the regional population engages in sport at the municipal level.
Age Brackets: Because the event is held at a university stadium, there is a significant spike in the 18–24 age bracket (approx. 22% of participants), followed by the 35–49 "Masters" category, which represents the most consistent donor and fundraising demographic for the Children's Health Foundation.

water_drop 69.1%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 9.1° / 20.0°

wb_sunny 6.0° / 17.6°

air 12.2 km/h

water_drop 69.1%

About London

Learn more about the host city, London.

London is a medium-sized city in Southwestern Ontario with a population of 378,000. It is west of Toronto, between Lake Huron and Lake Erie at the fork of the Thames River, which was named after the River Thames in London, England.