Around the Bay Race Date and Distance Changes Announced — image accompanying Canadian Running's report. Image accompanying Canadian Running’s report; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
The 133rd Around the Bay Road Race in Hamilton will shift to April 4, 2027, avoiding Easter Sunday. Runners will choose from four distances: 30K, 16K, 10K, and 5K. The 16K replaces the 15K to enhance the start experience.
The race, starting and ending near Hamilton Harbour, will detail routes and times soon. Packet pickup location changes, and online registration opens mid-September 2026. CN will present the 30K race. Read more culture coverage.
Around the Bay, North America’s oldest road race, began in 1894. Notable winners include Tom Longboat, William Sherring, and Lanni Marchant, who holds the women’s 30K record. Related: Wiz Khalifa joins celebrity runners with new running hobby.
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What should runners know about Around the Bay Race Date and Distance Changes Announced?
The 133rd edition will move to April 4, 2027, and offer new race distances. The 133rd Around the Bay Road Race in Hamilton will shift to April 4, 2027, avoiding Easter Sunday. Runners will choose from four distances: 30K, 16K, 10K, and 5K. The 16K replaces the 15K to enhance the start experience.
When did Runner World publish this culture brief?
Runner World published this brief on July 29, 2026. The underlying Canadian Running report was dated July 29, 2026.
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This summary is based on reporting from Canadian Running. The attributed source link in the article leads to the publisher’s complete report.
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