KRRA Limestone Mile ~ Canada Day

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KRRA Limestone Mile ~ Canada Day

Date/Time

Date(s) - Wednesday, July 1, 2026
8:30 am - 11:45 am

Please see updates below:

The KRRA Limestone Mile will be held on Canada Day, Wednesday, July 1st, 2026.

A Canada Day tradition, Canada Day Limestone Mile is organized and supported by the Kingston Road Runners Association in support of its charitable causes.

This year’s Limestone Mile Event is dedicated to our dear friend Kevin Dunbar. Please read about the Kevin Dunbar Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Race Course and Location

The venue for Limestone Mile, scheduled for 1st of July, has been changed. This decision was taken because of a scheduling conflict with a cricket tournament and we could not guarantee the safety of participants running around the track would not get hit by a ball.

The safety and well-being of all participants, volunteers, and spectators remain our highest priority. After careful consideration, we determined that proceeding at the original venue would not provide the safe environment required for the event.

The event will now take place at Loyalist Collegiate and Vocational Institute (LCVI) located at 153 Van Order Dr, Kingston, ON K7M 1B9. Please note that track is gravel and not paved. We will be measuring the distance around the track to ensure that it remains a 1 mile distance event. Note that we have added two heats (self seeded based on your estimated finishing time) to the adult events to ensure that those events do not get too congested.

Adults: $40 (KRRA members $5 off)
Kids’ Mile: $10.
Mile Walk: $10

Please note: there is no race day registration.

Registration is now open.

Schedule for July 1, 2026:

The date remains the same and start times are now:

0800hrs – Bib Pickup commences
0830HR – Mile Walk with strollers permitted
0900hrs – Kids 9 and under (Age on Race Day)
0930hrs – Kids 10 and older (Age on Race Day)
1000hrs – Kids Awards
1030hrs – Women’s A Heat (Sub 7:15 mile)
1045hrs – Women’s B Heat (7:15 + mile)
1100hrs – Men’s A Heat (Sub 6 mile)
1115hrs – Men’s B Beat (6+ mile)
1130hrs – Awards, Draw Prizes and Presentations

Note that we have added two heats (self seeded based on your estimated finishing time) to the adult events to ensure that those events do not get too congested.

Please ensure that you arrive no later than half an hour before your event to ensure time for parking, warm-up and to be called to the start line 5-10 min before your event.

Participant Medals, Kids Ribbons and Prizes

Gold, Silver and Bronze KRRA medals will be awarded to top 3 individuals in Men’s, Women’s, Boys, and Girls.
Kids ribbons for all race entrants.

Kevin Dunbar Memorial Scholarship Fund

Proceeds for this event supports the Kevin Dunbar Memorial Scholarship Fund.

The Kevin Dunbar Memorial Scholarship is a community and athletic based scholarship fund in honor of the legacy of Kevin Dunbar. Kevin had a huge impact in the running community as a mentor, coach, volunteer and athlete. He was a passionate lawyer who worked tirelessly to help others. This scholarship fund will give back to the community by supporting high school students as they pursue post-secondary education.

The annual KRRA Canada Day Limestone Mile will be an opportunity for Kevin’s family, and the Kingston and Area community to gather and remember Kevin and also as an opportunity to raise funds for the Kevin Dunbar Memorial Scholarship Fund.

How can I make a donation?

Anyone can donate to support the Kevin Dunbar Memorial Scholarship Fund. Donations can be made via e transfer to: kevindunbarmemorialscholarship@gmail.com Donations will also be collected at the KRRA Canada Day Limestone Mile event.

Click here to learn more about the Kevin Dunbar Memorial Scholarship Fund. PDF here.

Volunteers for the day

Are you available to help out for part of the day? If so, please contact Al Cantlay the Race Director at info@runnerschoicekingston.com. High school volunteer hours are provided.

Al Cantlay

Race Director info@runnerschoicekingston.com

Race Committee

Luis Paico-Avilez lpaicoavilez@hotmail.com
Pam Mundell mundellpam@gmail.com