2026 Lindsay Milk Run

The Lindsay Milk Run is an annual summer fun run held in Lindsay, Kawartha Lakes. The 2026 edition takes place on Sunday, July 26, 2026 and is organized by the City of Kawartha Lakes Parks and Recreation Division. The event has become a local summer staple, drawing families, casual joggers and more competitive 5K/10K runners to a lighthearted community celebration.

Race day is a single-day affair staged at the Lindsay Recreation Complex and features three distances: a 500‑metre Kids Fun Run plus 5K and 10K options for older participants. All events start and finish at the Recreation Complex, keeping logistics simple for families and crews. Runners can expect an accessible festival-style setup geared toward quick transitions between the kids’ activities and the longer races.

What sets the Milk Run apart is its playful, community-first vibe: organizers and participants lean into a cow-themed identity with the “Join the herd” and “udderly” motifs, costume-friendly antics and a strong volunteer presence. The event emphasizes family participation — the 500‑metre kids race gives youngsters a dedicated moment on course — and offers a neighbourhood feel that keeps spectators close to the action.

Registration for the 2026 Lindsay Milk Run opens Saturday, January 31, 2026. For event questions or registration assistance, call 705-324-9411 ext. 1306 or email recreation@kawarthalakes.ca.

- **Cow-themed celebration:** playful “Join the herd” and “udderly” branding that encourages costume fun on race day
- **Kids Fun Run:** a dedicated 500‑metre course just for children
- **Community volunteer opportunities:** organizers actively recruit volunteers to support race-day operations
- **Municipal organizer:** run by the City of Kawartha Lakes Parks and Recreation Division
- **Registration opening announced:** entries open Saturday, January 31, 2026