Canada Life Forest City Road Races 2025

The Forest City Road Races is an annual non-profit event held in London, Ontario, supporting the Thames Valley Children's Centre. Celebrating its 43rd edition in 2025, the event offers multiple race distances, including a half-marathon, 10K, 5K, and a kids' fun run. Participants receive official ASICS race apparel, personalized bibs, finisher medals, and access to post-race amenities.

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Set against scenic routes through downtown London and Western University's campus, the courses are paved, accessible, and suitable for wheelchair and stroller participants. All courses start and finish at Victoria Park. The event emphasizes community involvement and fundraising, supporting over a dozen local charities, and is certified by Athletics Ontario and sanctioned by Athletics Canada.

• ASICS RunKeeper Half-Marathon: 21.1 km, starts at 8:00 AM, entry CA$90.52, road race, stroller allowed, recommended minimum age 16
• BackRoads Brews + Shoes 10K: 10 km, starts at 10:00 AM, entry CA$79.63, road race, stroller allowed, recommended minimum age 14
• M&T Printing Group 5K: 5 km, starts at 8:20 AM, entry CA$63.28, road race, stroller allowed, recommended minimum age 10
• McDonald's Kids Fun Run: ~700 m, starts at 11:30 AM, entry CA$25.16, kids run, stroller allowed, open to all ages and abilities
• Virtual Event: distance varies, starts June 30, 2025, type virtual
• Courses certified by Athletics Ontario and sanctioned by Athletics Canada
• Paved, primarily flat courses with some hills near Western University

• Scenic routes through downtown London and Western University's campus
• Courses mainly flat with some hills near Western University
• Paved, wheelchair and stroller-accessible routes
• Enthusiastic community cheer zones along the course
• All races start and finish at Victoria Park
• Official ASICS race apparel, personalized bibs, and finisher medals
• Access to post-race snacks and refreshments
• Supports Thames Valley Children's Centre and over a dozen local charities
• Certified by Athletics Ontario and sanctioned by Athletics Canada
• No participant cap ensuring open registration