132nd Around the Bay Road Race

Categories: Events, Playing Sports, Sports

April 12, 2026

On your mark. Get set. Race! The oldest road race in North America returns to Hamilton for its 132nd season. With a new route, runners will start and finish at the Discovery Centre at Pier 8. 

• First run in 1894, three years before the Boston Marathon, it's the oldest long-distance race in North America.
• Drawing tens of thousands of runners and spectators, and has been won by the best athletes in the world, including Boston Marathon winners and Olympic gold medalists.
• Runners can choose to participate in either a 5k, 10k, 15k, or 30k race. All routes offer flat and hillier, more demanding sections around Hamilton’s beautiful harbour.
• Visit the Around the Bay website for more spectator tips, including the best places to watch from and road closure and parking info.

While You're Here

• Plan your visit with our Downtown Guide, packed with things to see, do and eat before and after the race.
• Check out our Getting Here and Getting Around tips for a seamless trip.
• Visit our Accommodations Guide for all your overnight needs.
• Skip the drive and take GO Transit to West Harbour GOor the Hamilton GO Centre into town.