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The Bunny Run 2026

By Town of Arnprior

Overview

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

Good to know

Highlights

  • 2 hours
  • all ages
  • In person
  • Free parking

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Location

Robert Simpson Park

400 John Street North

Arnprior, ON K7S 2P6 Canada

How do you want to get there?

Agenda
12:00 PM

10k Start

12:10 PM

5k Start

12:20 PM

2k Start

Frequently asked questions

Organized by

Town of Arnprior

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CA$10.00 off applied
From CA$45
Apr 4 · 12:00 PM EDT