The Around the Bay Road Race is the oldest long distance road race in North America, held in Hamilton, Ontario since 1894, more than two years before the first Boston Marathon, though it is not marathon length. This 30 kilometre race is also known as the Billy Sherring Memorial Road Race. It is also called the 30K Around The Bay.
The more recent addition of a 5 kilometre walk or run now provides everyone with the opportunity to participate.
All races start on York Boulevard, one block west of the Copps Coliseum. All races finish inside Copps Coliseum. On Sunday, March 29, over 9000 participants crossed the finish line.
In 2005, the Around the Bay Road Race partnered with St. Joseph's Healthcare Foundation and, for the first time became a fundraising event. The hospital, on James Street South, has been serving the community since 1890.
Read more about Around The Bay Road Race: History, Top Fundraisers
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—Norman Mailer (b. 1923)
“Ev’ry road I walk along I’ve walked along with you.”
—Oscar Hammerstein II (1895–1960)
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