Oakville The Inaugural Race · Complete
Thank You, Oakville. That's a Wrap.
The inaugural Bronte Harbour Classic 5K + Speak Squad Kids 1K + Father's Day Waterfront Festival is in the books.
To every runner, family, volunteer, sponsor, and vendor — you made our first Father's Day on the waterfront unforgettable.
Sunday, June 21, 2026 · Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park, Oakville
Got a finisher medal? Flip it over and scan the QR code on the back — it brings you straight to the 2026 Event Archive, where every photo, video, sponsor, and vendor lives forever.
Already Planning Year Two
Bronte Harbour Classic 2027
We're already preparing for next year. Keep an eye on our social media and your inbox — early-bird registration drops there first.
Date
June 21, 2026
Father's Day · Sunday
Start Times
Kids 1K: 8:00 AM
5K: 8:30 AM
Festival 8 AM–3 PM
Location
Bronte Harbour
Oakville, Ontario
Distances
5K + Speak Squad Kids 1K
All abilities welcome
Charity
Oakville Dads
100% stays local
Course
Flat Waterfront
Stroller-friendly
Two Races · One Morning
How the 2026 Races Went
Two events. One incredible Father's Day morning. Relive every finish line below.
5K Race
A flat waterfront course, all ages and abilities, chip-timed from gun to tape. See where you and your crew finished.
View 5K Results →
Speak Squad Kids 1K Fun Run
Non-timed, fun-first, and every child crossed the line a champion. Find your little runner in the race-day gallery.
See Kids 1K Photos →Age Restrictions
5K participants 8 years and older. Younger participants are welcome if accompanied by a parent or guardian. The Speak Squad Kids 1K Fun Run is open to children ages 2–12.
Built for
the Harbour.
Earned by You.
The official 2026 finisher medal is cast in antique silver — solid, substantial, hand-finished. The Mercedes-Benz three-pointed star anchors the top. Below it: the Bronte lighthouse, the marina, the waterfront — sculpted in deep relief.
This is the view you'll see when you cross the finish line on June 21. It's on the medal.
4
Versions
Year 1
Inaugural
AMG
Ribbon
Finisher Medal — Full View
Antique silver cast — oval, solid, substantial
AMG black ribbon with red accent line
Mercedes-Benz star on the clasp
Podium Medals — Gold · Silver · Bronze
Top 3 in each age category — men and women
Identical design — different plate finish marks your place
Masters division (35+) included
2026
Year One
This is a collector's item.
There will never be another first-edition BHC medal. The runners who earn it on June 21 will have something that can't be recreated — the inaugural Bronte Harbour Classic, Year 1, at the start line of a tradition.
Win a Mercedes-Benz
AMG Weekend Experience
One lucky winner gets a full weekend behind the wheel of a Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 Coupe —
a loaner from Mercedes-Benz Oakville.
Register & Race
Every registered race participant is automatically entered — free, no extra steps.
Volunteer
Qualifying race volunteers are automatically entered — free.
Enter for Free
No donation necessary. Email us to receive one free entry — equal chance to win.
♥ Support Oakville Dads: Donations to the Community Fund are welcome and appreciated — but a donation is not required to enter and does not increase your chance of winning.
No purchase or donation necessary to enter or win. Open to eligible Ontario residents 25+; skill-testing question required. Must be present at the draw (11:30 AM, race day) to win. View full eligibility & free-entry details →
$4,000 in Prizes.
Most community 5Ks hand you a medal and send you home. We pay out.
$1,600 cash + 8 pairs of ON Running shoes — for both men & women
💵 Cash Prizes
$1,600 Purse
Awarded separately — top male & female finishers
🥈 2nd
$250
🥇 1st
$450
🥉 3rd
$100
👟 Shoe Prizes
ON Running
Official Shoe Sponsor · Performance footwear
Open Podium — Top 3
Men's & women's top 3 finishers each receive ON Running shoes
Masters Overall
Top male & female master finisher each receive ON Running shoes
Prize presentations ~9:15 AM · All categories awarded separately for men & women
The Inaugural Year · In the Books
Results, Photos & the 2026 Archive
Thank you to every runner who toed the line on Father's Day. Find your time, relive the morning, and explore the permanent record of year one.
Race Results
Official chip times & placings
View results →
Photos & Videos
Search by bib, name & more
Open the gallery →
2026 Event Archive
The QR on your medal links here
Explore the archive →
Coming Back in 2027
Want first crack at early-bird registration?
Bronte Harbour Classic 2027 dates and pricing will be announced on our social media and email list first.
Join the 2027 List →Registration
Entry Change Policy
We plan well in advance — ordering supplies, coordinating logistics, and caring for hundreds of participants. That means we incur costs early. Here's how we handle changes to your entry.
Deferral
Defer your entry to the following year's race, subject to timing of your cancellation.
Transfer
Transfer your entry to another participant, when possible, subject to timing of your request.
Refund
Refund available on entry fees based on timing of cancellation. Note: processing fees cannot be refunded.
Timing & Available Options
9 months or more before race day
Deferral · Transfer · Refund
3 months or more before race day
Deferral · Transfer
30 days or more before race day
Transfer only
15 days or more before race day
No options available
Within 14 days of race day
No options available
To request a deferral or transfer, contact greg@tapegeeks.com with your bib number and registration details.
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Free to Attend
Father's Day Festival
The festival kicks off with the race at 8:00 AM and runs until 3:00 PM. Stay all day.
Live Music
Local bands on the main stage all afternoon
Vendor Market
50+ local businesses, food, and artisans
Kids Zone
Jumping castle, face painting, games and fun
Beer Garden
Craft brewery partner with great local brews
Relive Race Day
Watch the 2026 Race Highlights
Father's Day. Waterfront. The whole family. Relive the sold-out inaugural race — and see why you'll want to be there in 2027.
Running for Our Community
Every step you take supports local families. 100% of all race donations go directly to the Oakville Dads Community Fund and local Oakville community causes — not a dollar leaves Oakville.
"Not a dollar leaves Oakville."
— Oakville Dads Community Fund
$10K+
Fundraising Goal
100%
Stays in Oakville
70+
Volunteers Committed
Official Training App
Train For Race Day
With RunMate Pro
The free GPS running app built by your race co-director. Track every training run, monitor shoe mileage, and arrive at the start line ready.
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GPS Tracking — every km of training logged automatically
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Shoe Mileage Tracker — know when to replace before your knees do
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Injury Prevention Guides — runner's knee, IT band, and more
Free · No login · No ads · Built for runners like you
Our Sponsors & Partners
Thank you to everyone making the Mercedes-Benz Oakville Bronte Harbour Classic possible.
Title Sponsor
Founding Sponsor
Official Sponsors
Official Partners
Event Organizers
Municipal Partners & Charity
Frequently Asked Questions
We offer a chip-timed 5K race for adults and youth, plus a Speak Squad Kids 1K Fun Run for children ages 2-12. The Speak Squad Kids 1K is not timed -- every participant receives a finisher medal.
There are two races on June 21. The Speak Squad Kids 1K Fun Run starts at 8:00 AM. The 5K Race starts at 8:30 AM. We recommend arriving by 7:00 AM if you are running the 5K — and no later than 7:45 AM if you are running the Kids 1K — to allow time for parking, bib pickup, and warm-up. Race kit pickup (bib + timing chip) runs on three days — Friday June 19 at Runner's Den, 446 Brant St, Burlington (1:00–6:00 PM), Saturday June 20 at Mercedes-Benz Oakville, 300 South Service Rd W (10:00 AM–3:00 PM), and race morning Sunday June 21 at the venue (7:00–8:15 AM). We strongly recommend picking up Friday or Saturday so race morning is smooth; race-day pickup closes at 8:15 AM sharp.
Yes! The course is entirely flat, smooth, and paved along the Bronte Harbour waterfront. It is fully stroller-friendly and accessible for runners of all abilities.
Registration fees are non-refundable. However, transfers to another participant are available up until June 14, 2026. Transfer requests can be made through your Race Roster account or by contacting us at greg@tapegeeks.com.
Free limited parking is available at Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park, a short walk from the start/finish area. All street parking in the surrounding Bronte neighbourhood is free on Sundays — arrive by 7:00 AM for best availability. Please do not park in private lots such as commercial plazas or the Farm Boy grocery parking area. Additional parking locations will be shared closer to race day. The Bronte GO Station is approximately 1.5 km from the start.
Training for the Race? Run With Us.
The Bronte Runners Club — nearly 700 members — runs Wednesday evenings and weekends on the same waterfront you'll race on June 21st. Free to join. All paces welcome.
June 21, 2026 · Oakville, Ontario
Thank you,
Oakville.
Our inaugural Father's Day on the waterfront is one for the books. Relive it through the results, photos, and the 2026 archive. See you in 2027!
BHC 2027 — early-bird registration announced on social & email first.