Confederation Park 5K/1K
Date: Saturday, May 16th, 2026
Location: Confederation Park, 680 Van Wagners Beach Rd., Hamilton, Ontario
All participants in the 1K will start at the same time from the finish line.
Race Day Registration and Race Kit Pick up: 8am to 9:30am at the Edge Water Pavilion
Race Times: 1k – 9:30 am. 5k 10:00 am
Course Map: Click Here
Directions: QEW Centennial Parkway in Hamilton, North on Centennial Parkway to Service Rd. Turn left on Service Rd. to Confederation Park.
Parking: There is plenty of parking inside Confederation Park.
Highlights:
- Finisher medals for all 5K participants
- Fast flat and traffic free course inside Confederation Park
- Bib Tag timing by Chiptime Results
- Each kilometer is marked
- 1 Aid Station located at 2.5k
Awards Ceremony: The awards ceremony will take place at following the race.
1k. This is a free fun run meant to encourage a healthy lifestyle. No awards or t-shirts.
Confederation Park 5K Awards: 1, 2, 3 overall top master and 3 deep in 5yr age groups from 14 and under to 80+
Sub 20 Club: Runners who run under 20 minutes will receive a custom made medal to recognize their accomplishment.
Course Safety: For everyone’s safety no strollers or bicycles on the course please. We also strongly recommend that you do not wear headphones while participating.
Course Record Bonus: $250
- Josephat Ongeri – 14:15 (2008)
- Erin Mawhinney – 16:14 (2023)