Railway City Road Races

09/04/2026

⏰ THE COUNTDOWN IS ON!

Planning to run the Railway City Road Races this September? Now is the time to register.

September 6 is your deadline to guarantee your official 2026 RCRR performance shirt as part of your race package. 👕

Whether you're taking on the 5K, pushing yourself through the 10K, conquering the Half Marathon or bringing the kids out for the 1K—there's a starting line waiting for you.

🧡 Pick your distance.
🚂 Join the Railway City energy.
👕 Get registered by September 6.

Don't wait until the shirt deadline has passed—register today!

www.railwaycityroadraces.com

09/03/2026

🏃‍♀️ RUN THE RACE. GET THE SHIRT. 👕

If you want to cross the finish line in style, don’t miss our next registration deadline!

Register for the 2026 Railway City Road Races by September 6 and your race package will include our official 2026 performance race shirt!

Designed to move with you, it features moisture-wicking fabric, UV protection and a comfortable fit—perfect for race day and all the kilometres that come after.

🚂 1K • 5K • 10K • Half Marathon
📅 Race Day: September 27
👕 Shirt Deadline: September 6

Register today and secure your shirt!
www.railwaycityroadraces.com

08/31/2026

⏰ DON’T MISS THE RACE SHIRT DEADLINE!

Register for the 2026 Railway City Road Races by September 6 to receive this beautiful performance race shirt with your registration!

Bold, energetic and made to move, this high-quality shirt features:

🏃 Moisture-wicking fabric
☀️ UV protection
👕 A comfortable team fit
✨ Superior colour brightness and colourfastness
🏅 A heat-sealed label for added comfort

After September 6, a race shirt will no longer be included with registration—but you’ll still receive a race-day swag bag.

Don’t wait. Register today, secure your shirt and join us at the starting line!

🧡 Your race. Their future.

REGISTER NOW: www.railwaycityroadraces.com

Run. Give Back. Inspire. 🚂 St. Thomas' Premier Road Race 📅 Sun, Sept 27, 2026 🏃 Half Marathon • 10K • 5K • Kids' 1K

08/27/2026

🎉 JUST BECAUSE… we’re giving you $10 OFF! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

August 27 is National Just Because Day, and we couldn’t think of a better reason to give you a little extra motivation to get registered for the Railway City Road Races! 🚂🧡

🔥 TODAY ONLY — SAVE $10 ON RACE REGISTRATION!
Use promo code 'JUSTB10' at checkout.

🎓 Students: We’ve got you too! Use code 'JUSTB5' to save $5 off the student rate.*

REGISTER NOW: www.railwaycityroadraces.com

⏰ Don’t wait — these codes expire TONIGHT, August 27 at 11:59 PM!

Whether you’re taking on the 5K, 10K or Half Marathon, now’s the perfect excuse to get your name on that start line.

Just because you can. Just because it’s a challenge. Just because race day is going to be AMAZING. 🏁

*JUSTB10 excludes the student rate.

08/24/2026

🏆 OUR NEW PRIZE LINEUP IS HERE! 🏆

We’re thrilled to reveal this year’s prizes for the top three male and female finishers in the 5K, 10K and Half Marathon!

🥇 1st Place: An exclusive RCRR hoodie and a pair of New Balance Ellipse running shoes, courtesy of The Run Parlour

🥈 2nd Place: An exclusive RCRR hoodie and a $50 Columbia Sportswear gift card

🥉 3rd Place: An exclusive RCRR hoodie

And NEW this year… AGE CATEGORY PRIZES! 🎉 You asked—we answered! The top three male and female finishers in each age category will receive a Run Parlour gift card:

🥇 1st Place: $50 gift card
🥈 2nd Place: $25 gift card
🥉 3rd Place: $10 gift card

A huge thank-you to The Run Parlour and Columbia Sportswear for helping us celebrate the incredible accomplishments of our runners and make race day even more memorable! 👟

Ready to race for the podium? Learn more about our prizes, age categories and eligibility rules here: www.railwaycityroadraces.com/our-prizes

08/21/2026

🏃‍♀️ 2026 RACE SHIRT REVEAL! 🏃‍♂️

Bold, energetic and made to move! Every racer who registers by September 6 will receive this high-quality performance shirt as part of their race-day package.

Made from cationic heather interlock fabric, it features moisture-wicking performance, UV protection, a comfortable team fit, a heat-sealed label and superior colour brightness and colourfastness—perfect for race day and all your future runs!

The design celebrates the energy of our runners and the impact we create together. By participating, you’re supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Thomas-Elgin and helping more local youth connect with caring mentors.

Your race. Their future. 🧡

REGISTER TODAY! www.railwaycityroadraces.com



Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Thomas-Elgin

08/14/2026

We’re proud to welcome The Run Parlour back as our Run Specialty Sponsor! 👟🏃

We’re incredibly grateful for their continued support of the Railway City Road Races and for their generous contributions to this year’s race prizes. We have some exciting prize announcements coming soon—stay tuned!

The Run Parlour is a boutique run specialty store with locations in London and Clinton, helping runners, walkers and active individuals find the right footwear, apparel, accessories, nutrition and gear. Whether you’re preparing for race day, exploring the trails or simply searching for a more comfortable pair of shoes, their knowledgeable team is ready to help.

Thank you, The Run Parlour, for supporting our runners and helping make this year’s event even more memorable! 🧡

Haven’t registered yet? Don't wait. Register now: www.railwaycityroadraces.com

08/12/2026

📣 Calling all volunteers—join our Race Crew!

The Railway City Road Races are coming up on Sunday, September 27, and we need some enthusiastic helping hands to make race day run smoothly. No running required—we promise! 😉

We’re looking for:

📝 Registration personnel
🚩 Course marshals
💧 Aid station volunteers
🏅 Finish line personnel
👋 Welcome Crew members

All ages are welcome, and we’re happy to sign volunteer-hour sheets for high school students. Come spend a fun morning with an incredible community while cheering on our runners and helping bring race day to life!

Even better? Your support also helps Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Thomas-Elgin continue making a difference for young people in our community. 💙

Race day will be here before we know it, so don’t wait—register to volunteer today through the link >>> www.railwaycityroadraces.com/volunteer

08/08/2026

📣 50 days to go! 🏁

Race day is getting closer, and we’d love to know—how are you preparing? Are you chasing a new distance, working toward a personal goal or simply enjoying each run along the way?

If you’ve been thinking about joining us, there’s still time to choose your distance. We’d love to see you at the starting line on September 27! 🚂

🏃‍➡️🏃‍♀️‍➡️ Half Marathon • 10K • 5K • 1K
Register here: www.railwaycityroadraces.com

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