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Spring Thaw 2026

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Belleville, Ontario, Canada

calendar_today 10 May, 2026

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sell $13.04 – $23.83

About the Event

The Spring Thaw 2026 is a community-focused 5K and 10K road race held on Sunday, May 10, 2026, in Belleville, Ontario. The event serves as a fundraiser, with all proceeds donated to the Fixed Fur Life Animal Shelter, a local organization dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of animals. Starting from the George St. Boat Launch, the race provides a scenic route along the waterfront, making it a popular choice for local runners looking to kick off the spring season while supporting a charitable cause.

Race Category	Distance	Start Time	Beneficiary
10K Road Race	10 km	10:00 AM	Fixed Fur Life Shelter
5K Road Race	5 km	10:00 AM	Fixed Fur Life Shelter

Belleville is a city located at the mouth of the Moira River on the Bay of Quinte, with a population of approximately 55,000 residents. The city serves as a central hub for the Quinte region. The demographic profile is primarily White (81.4%), with notable communities of South Asian (4.5%), Indigenous (3.6%), Black (2.4%), and Chinese (1.1%) residents. The median household income in Belleville is approximately $75,000 CAD. Geographically, the race is situated at the George St. Boat Launch, which offers direct access to the Bayshore Trail. The terrain is exceptionally flat and paved, providing a fast course that follows the northern shore of the Bay of Quinte, characterized by open water views and parkland surroundings.

Registration for the event remains open until May 7th, with discounted rates available for youth runners aged 19 and under. Race kit pickup and on-site registration begin at 8:30 AM on the morning of the event at the boat launch area. There are currently 37 participants registered for the 2026 edition. For technical race details or questions regarding the route, participants can contact the event organizer, Eric Lindenberg, at 613-242-6144 or visit the official race website

Races Offered

10km

May 10, 2026

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Distance — 10km

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Type — Others, Running

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10:00

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$23.83

10km Y

May 10, 2026

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Distance — 10km

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Type — Others, Running

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10:00

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$13.04

5km

May 10, 2026

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Distance — 5km

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Type — Others, Running

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10:00

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$23.83

5km Y

May 10, 2026

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Distance — 5km

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Type — Others, Running

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10:00

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$13.04

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Belleville.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 8.9° / 19.4°

wb_sunny 6.0° / 17.2°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 10.9 /

water_drop 71.0%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 8.9° / 19.4°

wb_sunny 6.0° / 17.2°

air 10.9 km/h

water_drop 71.0%

About Belleville

Learn more about the host city, Belleville.

Belleville is a city of 55,000 people (2021) on the Bay of Quinte in southeastern Ontario that was settled by United Empire Loyalists immigrating from the United States in 1789. The first local industries were a sawmill and grist mill along the Moira River. Railways and lumber were major employers in the mid-1800s, while the modern economy relies heavily on manufacturing.