York Regional Police Race for Plunkett
The event is scheduled for August 5, 2026 at Riverwalk Commons, 200 Doug Duncan Drive, Newmarket. It is hosted by Special Olympics Ontario and supports the Rob Plunkett Memorial for Special Olympics Ontario.
Registration has a fee of $45 and includes a run shirt; participants are asked to provide shirt size. The event offers chip-timed options for both running and walking. Available distances include:
- 5K chip timed walk or run
- 10K run available at Fairy Lake Park
The event also includes fundraising elements. At the time of the listing, $10,525 has been raised toward a $30,000 goal, representing 35 percent of the target, with 13 donors recorded. A "Draft an Athlete" sponsorship level is listed at $250; this sponsorship gives one York Region athlete the opportunity to participate, includes a Torch Run t-shirt for the athlete, and provides the sponsor with a photo and information about the athlete's sports. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
