Kitchener Kids with Cancer returns on Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Kitchener, Ontario. Organized by the KW Run for POGO community, the event has been held annually since 2014 and raises funds for pediatric cancer care and support through POGO (Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario).

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The event is a single-day community run and walk that begins at 9:00 AM. Participants sign up to walk or run and are encouraged to fundraise on behalf of kids with cancer; organizers provide a printable pledge form and online fundraising through Race Roster. The morning schedule centers on the community start at Kiwanis Park and family-focused activity around that venue.

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What sets Kitchener Kids with Cancer apart is its strong local fundraising record and community atmosphere. In 2025 the event raised $122,121.22, contributing to more than $732,000 raised since 2014. Top fundraisers earn prize packages — past rewards have included a VIP Toronto Blue Jays experience, awards from Raffi Jewellers and gift certificates from Merry-Hill Golf Club. Food trucks and on-site volunteer support keep the post-event area lively and social.

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Registration for the 2026 race is handled through Race Roster; interested participants can register online and download pledge materials to start fundraising.

• Start and finish located at Kiwanis Park in Kitchener, Ontario
• Routes run through and around Kiwanis Park on park pathways
• Official course map is provided by organizers for participants
• Event takes place as a single morning session beginning at 9:00 AM

• Fundraising impact: Raised $122,121.22 in 2025 and more than $732,000 since the event began in 2014
• Top-fundraiser rewards: Past prizes have included a VIP Toronto Blue Jays experience, Raffi Jewellers packages, and a Merry-Hill Golf Club certificate
• Fundraising tools provided: Printable pledge form and online fundraising through Race Roster to support participant solicitations
• On-site amenities: Food trucks on race day for post-race food and refreshments