Canadian Fire Fighters Museum Walk and Run 2026

The Canadian Fire Fighters Museum Walk and Run returns to Cobourg, Ontario on July 5, 2026. Organized by the Canadian Fire Fighters Museum, the event builds on previous editions that bring local runners, museum supporters and community members together for a single-day walk-and-run celebration of firefighting heritage and public safety.

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This one-day format pairs recreational walkers and competitive runners in a neighborhood-style event that centers on community participation. Specific race distances and start times are set by the organizers for each edition; participants can expect a mix of walk and run options that accommodate families, volunteers and individual entrants.

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What distinguishes this event is its direct link to the museum’s mission: it honours and celebrates the heroism of Canada’s firefighters while engaging the community through a public-facing athletic event. The race promotes education about firefighting history and supports museum outreach, and this edition advertises event swag and awards — including cool shirts and cool medals — as part of the entry experience. The event also displays an Athletics Ontario sanction mark for 2026, underscoring its standing within the provincial running community.

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Registration opens through the event registration page; interested participants should register online to secure a spot and view up-to-date entry details and logistics for race day.

• Start/finish on the waterfront at Cobourg Marina / Cobourg Yacht Club (100 Hibernia St).
• Flat, mostly paved route along the Marina and Esplanade with short sections on town streets — suitable for recreational and competitive 5K efforts.
• 2.5K course designed as a family-friendly loop close to the marina and downtown amenities.
• 5K Bunker Gear Challenge uses the same 5K course; participants must supply pants, coat and helmet (protective boots optional).
• Printable course map (waterfront/Esplanade route) is available from the event organisers and TAPtiming.ca provides official timing and results.

• Commemorative shirts: Event advertising promises "cool shirts" included with entry.
• Finisher medals: The race promotes "cool medals" as part of the participant experience.
• Museum tie-in: Organized by the Canadian Fire Fighters Museum to celebrate firefighter history and community education.
• Provincial sanction: Event materials display an Athletics Ontario sanction logo for 2026.