RUN INFORMATION
5K Run Date and Time
In-Person — Saturday, July 5, 2025
Virtual Run — Saturday, July 5, 2025 until Saturday, July 19, 2025
5K Entry Fee Includes
Your In-Person 5K registration includes:
Kids' Fun Registration includes:
In-Person — Saturday, July 5, 2025
- 5K Run/Walk (chip timed) — 9:00 am
- Kids' Fun Run (8 years and under) — 10:00 am
Virtual Run — Saturday, July 5, 2025 until Saturday, July 19, 2025
5K Entry Fee Includes
Your In-Person 5K registration includes:
- GILDAN softstyle® souvenir run shirt
- Finisher medal
- Race bib
- Access to our post-run party and festivities
- Timed race with BibTag timing
- Chance to support kids and their families living with SMA
Kids' Fun Registration includes:
- Kids' Fun Run finisher's memento
- Run bib
- Access to our post-run party and festivities
- Chance to support kids and their families living with SMA
Souvenir Run Shirt and Finisher Medal
Finisher Medals
Pre-Run Kit Pick-up
Location:
Newmarket Running Room
1 - 17906 Yonge Street, Newmarket, ON L4Y 8S1
Time:
Friday, July 4, 2025, from 1:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Run Day Kit Pick-up
Location:
At the Run Site at Fairy Lake
520 Water Street, Newmarket, ON L3Y 1M5
Time:
Saturday, July 5, 2025, from 7:45 am
Registration Confirmation
Click here to view the confirmation page.
Run Day Schedule
The Rebecca Run for SMA will take place rain or shine! This event will not be rescheduled.
- All registered 5K participants will receive a finisher medal.
- Kids' Fun Run participants will receive a Kids' Run finisher memento.
Pre-Run Kit Pick-up
- We encourage you to pick up your run kit before run day to avoid run day line-ups and unnecessary stress.
- To pick up your run kit, you will need your bib number (which will be emailed to you during race week) and a piece of photo identification.
- If you are picking up a kit for a friend/friends, you will need their bib number (which will be emailed during race week) OR a copy of their confirmation email AND written authorization via email, text or direct message that you have permission to collect their kit on their behalf.
Location:
Newmarket Running Room
1 - 17906 Yonge Street, Newmarket, ON L4Y 8S1
Time:
Friday, July 4, 2025, from 1:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Run Day Kit Pick-up
- Run Day Kit Pick-up is very busy, and line-ups are to be expected. Please allow adequate time to collect your kit and prepare for your run.
- To pick up your race kit, you will need your bib number (which will be emailed to you during race week) and a piece of photo identification.
- There will be NO race day registration.
Location:
At the Run Site at Fairy Lake
520 Water Street, Newmarket, ON L3Y 1M5
Time:
Saturday, July 5, 2025, from 7:45 am
Registration Confirmation
Click here to view the confirmation page.
Run Day Schedule
The Rebecca Run for SMA will take place rain or shine! This event will not be rescheduled.
7:45 am |
Run Site, Information Tent, Fundraising Tent, Kit Pick-up, Bag Check Open |
9:00 am |
5K Run/Walk STARTS |
10:00 am |
Kids' Fun Run STARTS |
10:30 am |
Awards and Fundraising Ceremony Begins |
11:00 am |
Wrap-up |
Start Line Positions
Course Description and Route Map
Timing and Results
We will be using the BibTag system. With this technology, your timing chip, or "BibTag", is now placed on the back of your run bib. It must be correctly worn on Run Day for your run time to be accurately captured.
Important information:
The time limit is 60 minutes for completing the 5K run before the Kids' Fun Run starts.
Results will be posted after the race at ChipTime Results.
Bib Numbers
Only participants wearing and showing a bib number will be allowed to cross the finish line and receive post-run refreshments.
Awards
General Run Day Information
Run Etiquette
Bag Check
Baggage opens at 7:45 am. You are strongly encouraged to deposit your bag as early as possible. Remember, don’t leave anything valuable in your bag.
Post-Run Party
Only registered participants with a bib will receive post-run refreshments.
Washrooms
Located near the start/finish area, in the low building along the path. Give yourself plenty of time to use the bathroom.
SMA Pledge Drop-off
Volunteers will be in the Fundraising Tent starting at 7:45 am to collect pledges. You can drop off any funds you have there. All incentive prizes will be mailed out within 6 weeks of the run.
Getting to the Run Site
Fairy Lake, 520 Water Street, Newmarket, ON L3Y 1M5
From 400: Exit 400 on Hwy 9 right/east (to Newmarket, 10 minute drive). Follow Davis Dr. (hwy 9) to Main St. Turn right (south) on Main. Follow till Main St ends at Water St and turn left (east). Fairy Lake is on the south (right) side, just over the bridge. GREAT parking: turn left on Doug Duncan Dr. and park in the Newmarket Community Centre parking lot. Enter Fairy Lake at Water St. by foot and walk the path till you find us (about 400 meters into the park).
From 404: Exit 404 at Mulock Avenue west. Follow to Bayview; turn north/right. At the first stop light, turn left/west. Please note that each direction at this 4-way light all has different street names—go figure. Left/west should be either Water St. or Main St. The opposite direction is Gorman. If you proceed straight through, it becomes Prospect Ave. At the bottom of the hill, just over the tracks, turn left/south into Fairy Lake conservation area.
Parking
Early arrivals will be able to park inside Fairy Lake. Please follow the directions from the parking volunteers. If you require handicapped parking, you may park in Lot #2 or #3. Alert the parking volunteer, and they will direct you accordingly.
Other options include:
Final Instructions
Have fun, support your fellow runners, and remember you are helping make a difference in our run to find a cure for SMA.
Start Line Positions
- Line up at the start line according to your estimated finishing time. The faster you are, the closer to the start line you should be. If you are going to run/walk, please line up towards the back of the group.
- To ensure a safe start with proper seeding, we ask that you listen to our run announcer and line up in the appropriate area.
Course Description and Route Map
- The route is a scenic out-and-back course along the Tom Taylor Path.
- Click here to see the 5K route.
Timing and Results
We will be using the BibTag system. With this technology, your timing chip, or "BibTag", is now placed on the back of your run bib. It must be correctly worn on Run Day for your run time to be accurately captured.
Important information:
- Your bib must be visible at all times on the route
- Do not remove the "BibTag" from your bib
- Do not fold your bib or excessively bend or twist the "BibTag"
- Wear your bib on your front. Do not wear on your back, side, leg or arm
- Remember, it's "No Bib = No Time!"
The time limit is 60 minutes for completing the 5K run before the Kids' Fun Run starts.
Results will be posted after the race at ChipTime Results.
Bib Numbers
Only participants wearing and showing a bib number will be allowed to cross the finish line and receive post-run refreshments.
Awards
- Awards are given to the first three women and men overall winners and the top 3 per age group for the 5K.
- Age group results are based on 10-year increments.
General Run Day Information
Run Etiquette
- The park paths are not closed to the public, and we must all share the path. Please keep to the appropriate side of the path when there is two-way “traffic”.
- When there are others on the route, please run in a SINGLE FILE along the right-hand side of the trail.
- When overtaking/passing a runner, pass on the left. A quick “ON YOUR LEFT” lets others know of your presence.
- Wearing headphones is discouraged for safety reasons and as a courtesy to other runners who assume you can hear them approaching or marshals who need to give you instructions.
- If you must stop, please step off the path onto the side so you do not impede those behind you.
- Please do not litter. The park is lovely; we want to leave as small a footprint as possible.
Bag Check
Baggage opens at 7:45 am. You are strongly encouraged to deposit your bag as early as possible. Remember, don’t leave anything valuable in your bag.
Post-Run Party
Only registered participants with a bib will receive post-run refreshments.
Washrooms
Located near the start/finish area, in the low building along the path. Give yourself plenty of time to use the bathroom.
SMA Pledge Drop-off
Volunteers will be in the Fundraising Tent starting at 7:45 am to collect pledges. You can drop off any funds you have there. All incentive prizes will be mailed out within 6 weeks of the run.
Getting to the Run Site
Fairy Lake, 520 Water Street, Newmarket, ON L3Y 1M5
From 400: Exit 400 on Hwy 9 right/east (to Newmarket, 10 minute drive). Follow Davis Dr. (hwy 9) to Main St. Turn right (south) on Main. Follow till Main St ends at Water St and turn left (east). Fairy Lake is on the south (right) side, just over the bridge. GREAT parking: turn left on Doug Duncan Dr. and park in the Newmarket Community Centre parking lot. Enter Fairy Lake at Water St. by foot and walk the path till you find us (about 400 meters into the park).
From 404: Exit 404 at Mulock Avenue west. Follow to Bayview; turn north/right. At the first stop light, turn left/west. Please note that each direction at this 4-way light all has different street names—go figure. Left/west should be either Water St. or Main St. The opposite direction is Gorman. If you proceed straight through, it becomes Prospect Ave. At the bottom of the hill, just over the tracks, turn left/south into Fairy Lake conservation area.
Parking
Early arrivals will be able to park inside Fairy Lake. Please follow the directions from the parking volunteers. If you require handicapped parking, you may park in Lot #2 or #3. Alert the parking volunteer, and they will direct you accordingly.
Other options include:
- Newmarket Community Centre: parking lot across the street or along Main Street in downtown Newmarket
- Cane Parkway: west of Fairy Lake and a really short walk to the start line
- Newmarket Municipal Building: located at 395 Muloch Avenue (proceed to the north section of the lot and from there, the entrance to the boardwalk is directly adjacent and from there it is a scenic and short walk to the start line)
Final Instructions
Have fun, support your fellow runners, and remember you are helping make a difference in our run to find a cure for SMA.
Run Results
Results from the 2024 Rebecca Run for SMA can be found here on Chiptime Results.
Run Day Pictures
Pictures from the 2024 Rebecca Run for SMA can be found here.
Results from the 2024 Rebecca Run for SMA can be found here on Chiptime Results.
Run Day Pictures
Pictures from the 2024 Rebecca Run for SMA can be found here.
COVID-19 Protocol
As safety is our number one priority, we will continue to follow the guidelines issued by the Province of Ontario and York Region Public Health. All participants must review and follow the recommended guidelines and COVID-19 protocols mandated by the Rebecca Run for SMA at the time of the event.
As safety is our number one priority, we will continue to follow the guidelines issued by the Province of Ontario and York Region Public Health. All participants must review and follow the recommended guidelines and COVID-19 protocols mandated by the Rebecca Run for SMA at the time of the event.
