On Sunday, April 12, the 132nd anniversary of the Around the Bay Road Race will run through Hamilton and Burlington.  The Around the Bay Road Race is the oldest road race in North America, established in 1894, three years before the Boston Marathon.  Throughout the years, the route has changed and race categories added. This year, there will be 5K, 10K, 15K, and 30K races starting and finishing at the Hamilton Harbourfront. The main roads in the north end affected by the races are:

  • Leander Dr and Guise St closed for runners from 8:30am – 3:00pm
  • Bay St N, MacNab St N, James St N, Hughson St N, John St. N closed at Guise St from 8:30am – 3:00pm
  • Discovery Dr, Haida Ave, Harbourside Way – all interior roads at Hamilton Waterfront closed from 8:30am – 3:30am
  • Bay St N, closed from Murray St W to Leander Dr
  • Westbound lanes closed on Barton St between Locke and Queen St N from 8:30am – 3:00pm.
  • Westbound lane closed on Strachan between Bay St N and James St N from 8:30am-3:00pm.
  • Southbound lane closed on James between Barton St E and Guise St from 8:30am-3:00pm.
  • Vehicles entering Bayfront Park will be impacted from 8:30am-3:00pm. Expect delays.

The best way to maneuver out of this area would be to cross James St N at Macaulay St W or Ferrie St W to go east and south.

This year, close to 10,000 participants will be tackling the streets of Hamilton.  This long-standing race has been known for its tremendous spectator support along Beach Blvd, North Shore Blvd, at LaSalle Park, and on Plains Rd. We hope with the start and finish at the Harbourfront, north end residents will join us to cheer on participants.

The support of the community always lifts the participants’ spirits and helps motivate them to push forward. The community support has become part of the Bay Race tradition and great history.

Thank You to all the residents in the north end for their support, patience and understanding. If you have any questions regarding the presentation of the race please email us at info@bayrace.com. More race details can be found at www.bayrace.com.

Direct links to course maps here. https://bayrace.com/details/course/

To volunteer, please click here.

364 Mill St
Dundas, ON L9H 2M1
Email: info@bayrace.com