Fairlife Lilac Run 5K/10K presented by Fleet Feet

The 2027 Fairlife Lilac Run 5K & 10K presented by Fleet Feet will take place on the FINAL day of the Lilac Festival at Highland Park.  Both in-person and virtual race experiences will be offered!  Join us for the 48th annual race on Sunday, May 16th for the in person Fairlife Lilac Run 5K, 10K presented by Fleet Feet and Tim Hortons Timbits Trot!  Choose to run or walk in one, two (Double Dash) or all three events (Double Dash + Tim Hortons Timbits Trot)!  If you register for the Double Dash and participate in both the 5K & 10K you will get receive a Lilac item and a custom medal slider.  Register by April 30th to be guaranteed a t-shirt!

Time:

• 5K begins at 8:00AM (all 5K participants need to be done by 9:20AM)
• 10K begins at 9:30AM (all 10K participants need to be done by 11:20AM)
• Tim Hortons Timbits Trot begins at 11:30AM

 Location:

• Highland Park - the site of the Lilac Festival

Camp Sunshine is the non-profit of choice this year.  Consider a donation with your registration to support their fully accessible residential summer camp that has met the needs of children and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and city youth for over 100 years.  

1: Where is the 2027 race being held?  The 2027 Fairlife Lilac Run will be at Highland Park at the Lilac Festival in its original location.

2: What are the event options for 2027?  Answer:  There is an event for everyone!  There will be an in-person 5K & 10K presented by Fleet Feet and Tim Hortons Timbits Trot which will all  be held on Sunday, May 16th as well as well the Virtual 5K & Virtual 10K which can be completed anytime between May 7th and May 16th during the 10 day long Lilac Festival.

3: What is included in my registration?  Answer:  Depends on which event you choose.  Virtual events include a giveaway item (short sleeve shirt), medal and a virtual bib.  In person events include the same items plus a physical high-quality bib and post race food and after party.

4: How do I guarantee getting an event t-shirt?  Answer: Register by Friday, April 30th to be guaranteed an event t-shirt for all the events (5K & 10K in person and virtual, & Tim Hortons Timbits Trot).

5: Tell me more about the Giveaway Options!  Answer: Included in your registration is a short sleeve tri-blended unisex shirt. Participants may opt out of the shirt if they select "No thank you!."

6: When and how can I log my Virtual results? When will I get my swag?  Answer: The Virtual 5K and Virtual 10K will open up for recording of results starting on Friday, May 7th and will be open thru the in person 2027 event on Sunday, May 16th. You may log your results via self-service by going to your RunSignUp profile, finding our event in your "Upcoming Events" or "Past Events" and then clicking on "Submit Results". If you choose to have your swag shipped to you during registration those items will be mailed out after the in person race starting the week of May 16th.

7: How do I change my Giveaway option?  Answer: You may do so via self-service thru Wednesday, April 30th by going to your RunSignUp profile, finding our event in your "Upcoming Events" and then clicking on "Manage Registration".  From there simply find the item in the left menu of items to make the changes.  Starting Wednesday, May 1st any change requests must be sent via email for us to process.

8: How does the Tim Hortons Timbits Trot work?  Answer: One mile, and timbit donuts!  Participants will run a half mile, get their timbits to go, and then run a half mile back to the finish line.  It is the perfect family friendly event for everyone!  The event begins at 11:30am on Sunday, May 16th.

5K Route: 

10K Route:

Tim Hortons Timbits Trot: