About the Pat Campbell Fighting Cancer 5K
The course runs along the Ohio River, and it earns its reputation as a fast one. The terrain is flat throughout, the route is USATF-certified, and the surroundings give you open water views to focus on while you run. It falls on St. Patrick's Day weekend, so expect green outfits, a color guard, and a live National Anthem at the start.
The morning has a lot going on beyond the race itself: music, prayer, an Irish Blessings raffle, and food. The cause is direct, with proceeds supporting families currently in cancer treatment through a local charitable fund. It also counts toward a multi-race challenge among the Toronto 5Ks if that kind of series appeals to you.
Free race emails
Get the Weekly RunSesh
In for this one or still deciding, keep race season near Toronto on your radar: a Monday look ahead and a Thursday rundown of the weekend's races.
Two helpful emails per week. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Distances & Start Times
3.1 Miles3/13/2027 10:30$20
3.1 Miles3/13/2027 10:31$20
Going for a Time?
Set a goal and get a pace band: every mile split on a card sized for your phone lock screen, so race morning needs no math.
Where to Stay
Traveling for this race? The map shows hotels and rentals in and around Toronto — pan or zoom to compare what's nearby.
The map is provided by Stay22. If you book through it, RunSesh may earn a commission at no extra cost to you — it never affects the races we list.
