The Beneva Spring Run-Off returns to Toronto on April 4, 2026, as the annual spring opener for Canada Running Series. Established in 1978, the Spring Run-Off has welcomed generations of local runners and families to High Park each April, making it a long-running Toronto tradition that signals the end of winter and the start of running season.

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The event offers three distances — an 8K, a 5K and a Kids Race — with both in-person and virtual participation available. On race day the 8K begins at 10:00 a.m., followed by the 5K at 11:15 a.m. and the Kids Race at 11:45 a.m., allowing families and clubs to stagger starts and still enjoy a shared morning in the park. As the Canada Running Series season-opener, the Run-Off attracts club runners, neighbourhood crews and families looking for a lively community race.

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What sets the Beneva Spring Run-Off apart is its focus on family-friendly fitness and community impact. Beneva serves as the title sponsor for the 2026 edition, and all in-person finishers receive a souvenir apparel item plus a finisher medal inspired by High Park. The event also supports the Parkdale Community Food Bank; current fundraising totals are publicly tracked and contribute a visible charitable element to the race weekend.

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Runners planning to take part can register through the event registration portal; entries and virtual options are offered for those who prefer to participate remotely. Check registration availability early, as this long-standing High Park fixture draws steady interest each spring.

• Start and finish take place in High Park, Toronto.
• Distances offered on course are 8K, 5K and a Kids Race; virtual participation is also available.
• Scheduled start times: 8K at 10:00 a.m., 5K at 11:15 a.m., Kids Race at 11:45 a.m.
• Course runs through High Park’s parkland and pathways, providing a springtime route through the park.

• Title sponsor: Beneva is the 2026 title sponsor for the Spring Run-Off, branding the Canada Running Series season-opener.
• Souvenir apparel and finisher medal: All in-person finishers receive a commemorative apparel item and a medal inspired by High Park.
• Multiple distances including a Kids Race: 8K, 5K and a dedicated Kids Race are offered with both in-person and virtual options.
• Charity partner: The race supports Parkdale Community Food Bank (fundraising totals are tracked publicly; CA$13,525.20 raised toward a CA$75,000 goal).
• Staggered start schedule: Organized starts—8K at 10:00 a.m., 5K at 11:15 a.m., Kids Race at 11:45 a.m.—make it easy for families to participate together.