Rotary Huron Shore Run
Join us for the annual Rotary Huron Shore Run on June 1,2024, a fun-filled day for the whole community!
The Huron Shore Run is a fun community event that promotes active living, inspires the community to get involved, and raises money for local non-profit organizations.
We invite all levels of participants, runners and walkers, to Saugeen Shores to experience our course that takes you along the shore of Lake Huron with beautiful views of our community. Take your pick of a 5 km, 10 km, or half marathon distance, or a 3 km fun run for youth.
We want to express our gratitude to everyone who participated, sponsored, supported, and cheered us on during the 2024 event. Thank you.
Supporting Community Initiatives
Your 2024 fundraising efforts made a significant difference in supporting these important causes within our community:
- Breakers Swim Team: $2,000
- Rotary Club of Port Elgin: $2,000
- Rotary Club of Saugeen Shores: $2,000
- Rotary Club of Southampton: $2,000
- Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation: $30,000+
- Saugeen Shores Lifesaving Club: $4,000
- Saugeen Track and Field Club: $2,000
Event Day Reminders
Check In and Bib Pick up
At the Coliseum, 26 Albert Street South, Southampton
Friday: 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Saturday: 6:30 am to 7:45 am
Registration
Online registration closes Thursday May 30, 2024, at 11:59 pm. Register here.
*Adjusted* Starting Times:
Note: Starting times have been adjusted in 2024 to prevent congestion along the course.
In front of The Walker House, 146 High St, Southampton
7:00 am › Half Marathon Walk
7:30 am › Half Marathon Run and 10K Walk
8:00 am › 3K, 5K, 10K Runs
8:15 am › 5K Walk
8:30 am › 800m Kids’ Fun Run (under 8 years old)
Route Maps
New Post Race Fun at the Coliseum
After completing your race, join us back at the Southampton Coliseum for post-race celebrations, the Kids Fun Zone and purchase some snacks from Three Sheets Brewing, West Coast Catering, and Refresh Smoothies who will be onsite.
Prizes and formal recognition will be given to top fundraisers and the top three participants in each age category for all the runs.
The Town of Saugeen Shores’ Kids Fun Zone – 9 am to 12 pm
The Kid Zone is a great free space for the kids to do activities, play games, make buttons and more at the Southampton Coliseum.
Runners
The Huron Shore Run is a beautiful course along the shore of Lake Huron, with very little elevation change. In addition to the half marathon, there are 5 km and 10 km races for various age groups.
Walkers
It is not intended to be a competitive race, but a challenge to you to do your best, and enjoy the experience. Half marathon, 10K, and 5K walks are available to all adults.
Youth Runs
Children have a variety of races/walks they can also participate in based on their age. A 3km race is available to youth under the age of 14 and the Town of Saugeen Shores and PLAY in Bruce Grey organize an 800M fun run for children 8 and under. Age categories can be found on our registration page.