Big Red Shoe Run 2026

The Big Red Shoe Run returns to Belle River on April 26, 2026, as a one-day, in-person community 5K organized by the local Big Red Shoe Run team (event contact: Melissa Eagen). Now in its ninth year, the event has grown into a spring fixture in Lakeshore, drawing participants from Tilbury to LaSalle and Windsor to Leamington.

The core offering is a 5K Run–Walk–Dash that kicks off at 10:00 a.m. EDT, with a separate Kids Dash for younger participants. The format encourages teams and family groups: individual registrations are available and there’s an option to create or join a fundraising team. Registration tiers include early-bird, advanced and regular pricing windows leading up to race day.

What sets Big Red Shoe apart is its charity focus and neighbourhood atmosphere. The run raises funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities – Southwestern Ontario (RMHC Windsor), and team fundraising pages figure prominently in the event’s outreach. Runners gather at the Atlas Tube Recreation Centre for a low-key, community-driven morning that emphasizes togetherness over elite competition.

Registration is open now with regular pricing through April 26, 2026; the event is open to participants aged 10 and up. Runners and families planning to attend should register before race day to secure a spot and, if desired, join or start a team to fundraise for RMHC Windsor.

- **Supports families in need:** Benefits Ronald McDonald House Charities - Southwestern Ontario, with fundraising pages and team fundraising options
- **Kids Dash included:** Short children’s dash runs alongside the main event, with its own registration category
- **Team-friendly format:** Participants can create or join teams to fundraise together and boost community totals
- **Community tradition:** Now in its ninth year, the event attracts families and sponsors from across the county