The Bunny Run 2026

Get ready to hop, skip, and run your way through The Bunny Run 2026 - it's going to be a hare-raising good time!

Welcome to the 2nd annual Bunny Run! After a thrilling debut in 2025, The Bunny Run is expanding to include a 10k route.

This Easter weekend race is ideal for novice runners or the more competitive runners looking to warm up before a busy summer of competition. Each route is timed but no winner. Everyone who participates receives a medal as this event is designed to celebrate active participation and embrace community spirit.

Event Details:

Date: Saturday April 4, 2026
Time: 11:45am Warm-Up, 12:00pm 10k Start, 12:10pm 5k Start, 12:20pm 2k Start
Location: Robert Simpson Park
Course Route: See photos below.

Course:

• The 2km race starts on a paved trail followed by sidewalk and roadside running back to the finish line.
• The 5km race starts on a paved trail followed by sidewalk and roadside running, in to the Gillies Grove Nature Trail, back to roadside/sidewalk back to the park at the finish line.
• The 10km route starts on a trail followed by sidewalk and roadside running to the dirt trail and back to roadside/sidewalk to the finish line.

Included in Registration:

• Finishing medal
• Race timing
• Loot bag
• Personalized race bib*
• Recovery snacks/drinks
• Finish line photo
• Bag check
• Group warm-up/stretch
  * Personalized bibs are only available if you register by February 28, 2026

Optional Add-Ons:

• Performance t-shirt (unisex, women's and children's sizes available)

Course Features:

• Festive course markers (directional and distance)
• Volunteers at turns/intersections
• Four water stations
• First-Aid services available at start/finish with the ability to mobilize

Purchase an event t-shirt online prior to the event and save! A limited number of shirts will be available for purchase at the event. When purchasing online you will be prompted to a questionnaire that allows you to choose colour and size.

The Bunny Run is also proud to partner with local businesses. Each registrant will receive a medal and if you visit their establishment on race day, you will receive a certain item or discount. Full details to follow. Participating businesses will be released TBD.

Interested in volunteering at the event? Complete the form here.

Thank you to our sponsors:

• Jennifer Charlebois-Robillard - Desjardins Insurance
• Home Front Services
• Cavanagh Construction
• Kirk Orthodontics
• No Frills
• Montu