Moon in June is a long-running community road race held in early June in Burlington — the 37th instalment takes place Saturday evening, June 6, 2026. Organized by PACEperformance and staffed entirely by volunteers, Moon in June has a decades-long history of fundraising for local causes and has donated over one million dollars to charities in the Halton region.

The event mixes family-friendly festivities with competitive road racing. Distances include a certified one-loop 5K and a certified two-loop 10K downtown, plus Rocca Sisters KidsFest activities, Movati Meredith’s 1K kids’ run and the Gordon’s Great Grand K. Kidsfest runs through the late afternoon and early evening before the main 5K walk/run and 10K start at 7:30 p.m., creating a multi-hour community celebration on race day.

What sets Moon in June apart is its charity focus and festival atmosphere. All proceeds support the Children’s Aid Foundation of Halton (CAFH); the event specifically underpins programs that go beyond core government-funded child protection services. The race route is flat and fast, running through Burlington’s downtown core and along the waterfront, and the evening schedule culminates in a post-race party with live entertainment and refreshments — a draw for families, recreational runners and local clubs alike.

Registration opens through Race Roster and offers on-site and mail-in options. Bib and shirt pick-up is scheduled the day before at Movati Athletic (2036 Appleby Line) and at Burlington Town Square on race day; specific registration windows and group-discount details are available through the event’s registration portal.

- **Charity beneficiary:** All event proceeds support the Children’s Aid Foundation of Halton (CAFH); Moon in June has donated over $1,000,000 to local charities over its history.
- **Certified fast course:** The race uses a certified, flat 5K (one loop) and 10K (two loops), ideal for PB attempts.
- **Waterfront and downtown scenery:** The route showcases Burlington’s waterfront and downtown core for scenic evening running.
- **Evening start with festival vibe:** The 5K and 10K begin at 7:30 p.m., finishing into a post-race party with live entertainment and refreshments.
- **Family-focused KidsFest:** Rocca Sisters KidsFest plus Movati Meredith’s 1K and the Gordon’s Great Grand K provide multiple youth activities earlier in the evening.