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Guelph Thanksgiving Day Races

October 14th, 2019

Due to popular demand we will race around Exhibition Park again this year.

Online registration Course Information

Make a Donation in support of Guelph General Hospital

A Century-old Guelph Tradition

The Thanksgiving Races have been held in downtown Guelph for over a hundred years. There are races for everyone. Our participants have ranged in age from 2 years old to 91 years old! The races are held on a one mile loop held around Exhibition Park , with the races being held consecutively, providing a great couple of hours of entertainment for both participants and spectators.

These races are chip timed. You will need to pick up a chip before the race, it will match your bib number. The chip will attach to your shoes with a provided plastic tie. We will remove the chip from your shoes after the finish line.

Thanksgiving Day Race Distances & Schedule

There will be 5 races, plus the "3-in-1"

Nicolas Lambden Memorial Mile, 11am
100m for 5 years and under only, 11:15am
5k, open 11:30am
1k for kids in grades 1 to 3 only 12:10pm
3k open, includes walkers 12:30pm

Race kit pickup and same-day registration starts at 9am at Exhibition Park.

The 3-in-1 is for distance runners who can't race enough! You can race 3 consecutive races, the mile at 11am, the 5k at 11:30am, and the 3k at 12:30pm. Those who race all three will be considered for awards in each race as well as in the category of 3-in-1.

The Victor Matthews Memorial 10k is also held on Thanksgiving Day Monday at Exhibition park and will take place before the Thanksgiving Day Races at 10am. Click here for more details.

How to Register

The easiest way to register is online.

Or by mail, simply print the entry form and drop it off at the Running Works in Downtown Guelph with a cheque or cash, or mail them to The Guelph Victors, 138 King St Guelph Ontario N1E 4P9.

You can also register in person on race-day. Same-day registration starts at 9am at Exhibition Park. Arrive early, it can be crowded just before race start!

Register before October 6th to take advantage of the early bird registration fee. Prices go up $5 per race on October 6th. Prices go up another $5 on race-day.

Children ages 5 and under and seniors 70 and older race for free, but please still register and sign a waiver on race-day.

Visit our secure online registration site to register and for current pricing.

Please fundraise for The Foundation of Guelph General Hospital

At Guelph General Hospital, every piece of equipment that is used in the direct care of patients is funded by a donor - by community members just like you.

When you add a pledge to your registration fee, or when you fundraise, you will support patient care at Guelph General Hospital.

* Note that your registration fee does not support the Hospital, only when you add a pledge.

T-shirts

A T-shirt is not included in your registration fee. We will have t-shirts available at cost ($5). This is to keep the cost of entries down and to allow only those who want a souvenir t-shirt to have one. You will be able to try on the shirt and check out the design at race kit pickup. We will order more shirts if we run out (because we never know how many people will show up, or what size they will want) so you are guaranteed a shirt if you want one (it may be two weeks after the race.)

Olympian Taylor Milne leads out the 10k. Seven runners and only two feet on the ground!

Since 1894

This is an old race and a longstanding Guelph family tradition.

Some of the best runners in the world have run in the Guelph Thanksgiving Day Races, including many Olympians.

For some history click here

Victor Matthews Memorial 10k

The Victor Matthews Memorial 10k will also take place on Thanksgiving Day Monday at Exhibition Park. Race start time is 10am.

For full details, click here.

Guelph Runners Drawn Together to Become Faster Runners

Guelph Runners
Drawn Together
to Become Faster Runners