September 12th, 2026

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Join us on September 19th, 2026 for Northern Ontario’s fastest road race!

Whether you're a seasoned runner aiming for a personal record or a beginner looking for a motivating goal to train towards, our 5k, 10k and 21.1km routes offer something for everyone.

Our 1-Mile Kid’s race presented by North Bay Physiotherapy is a highlight and free for kids of all ages!

The North Bay Road Race is proud to partner with local charities: a portion of every registration helps YMCA North Bay send kids to camp!

Registration opening soon!

25/12/07: Tentative Date announced

25/12/08: 2026 Date Announced - see you all on Saturday, September 12th!

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*Note: 2026 start times may be slightly adjusted. Stay tuned for more info*

Schedule

7:00
Kit Pick-up
(Race-day registration open online)

8:00
5K Race Start

8:45
Kid’s Race Start

9:05
10k/Half Marathon Start

12:15
Course Aid Closes

Map of North Bay Road Race parking, showing start and kit pickup points, with numbered parking zones along the waterfront and streets.

Parking

(1,2,3) Memorial:
Open

(4) Oak Street:
Overflow Parking

2026 COURSE

All races are out-and-backs

5k

Our 5k course starts on Memorial Drive (closed to traffic) and continues along the beautiful Lake Nipissing waterfront. After a water/electrolyte aid station, the course connects to the Kate Pace Way multi-use pathway for approximately 0.5km until the turnaround.

10k

Improved Course for 2025! Starting with the 10k group and running along the same scenic route, the 10k runners will continue along the flat, paved multi-use Kate Pace Way until the turnaround point.

Note: we have removed one of the hills at the end for a more stream-lined route.

Half Marathon

Improved Course for 2025! The half marathon course continues along the paved multi-use Kate Pace Way onto Booth Road and Birchs Road. The final section of the course follows the Kate Pace Way connection toward Callander.

Note: the new course for 2025 is much flatter and 100% paved

✨Your support of the Half-Marathon will help us obtain the best possible route from year-to-year!✨

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2026 Charity Partner:

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Help Fill The Bus to send kids to camp!

You can help ensure local kids – who wouldn’t otherwise be able to afford it – have amazing camp experiences. Help us raise funds for local kids’ camp opportunities by adding a donation during registration or sharing your personalized fundraising page on social media!

Can’t add a donation today? No problem - the organizers of NBRR are donating a portion of every registration fee.

Every registration includes an automatic donation to YMCA’s Fill The Bus Campaign

Learn more about Fill The Bus here.

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2025 Sponsors

Thank you to all of our sponsors for their support. Please visit sponsor websites by clicking the logos below:

City of North Bay - sponsor of the North Bay Road Race through the event hosting grant 2023

City of North Bay

Logo of Gateway City Brewery with circular design, navy and gold colors, and stylized hop symbol in the center.

Gateway City Brewing

North Bay Physiotherapy

Eyes on Main

Chief Commanda II

Logo of CAN-BLAST INC. with a blue diamond shape and a red tower in the center, and text underneath that reads 'Blasting Equipment and Electrical Manufacturing'.

Can-Blast Inc.

Grecos Presto

Active Running North Bay

Active Running North Bay

New Balance Canada

AED Solutions

Would you like to join our sponsor team?

Contact us today for a sponsorship information kit or to build a custom sponsorship with our marketing team.

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