Ancaster Mill Race

The Ancaster Mill Race is a long-running community road race held in Ancaster, Ontario, Canada, bringing together local runners, walkers, families, and children for an evening event with a strong neighbourhood feel. Based at Morgan Firestone Arena, the race offers a 1K Kids Fun Run, 5K Family Walk/Run, and 10K Family Walk/Run, making it accessible for both competitive participants and casual community members.

The event is closely connected to Ancaster’s local running community and is organized by the Runner’s Den team, the same group behind the Hamilton Marathon Road2Hope. The race supports Ancaster Community Services, with donations helping local families, seniors, and youth. The Ancaster Mill serves as the title sponsor and provides the event’s well-known post-race food, giving the race a festive, family-friendly atmosphere after participants cross the finish line.

The course is held on roads around Ancaster, with the 10K using a double loop of the 5K route. Jerseyville Road West is closed to vehicle traffic during the race window, and other course roads operate with controlled access for participant safety. With its evening start, community fundraising focus, kids’ programming, post-race food, and accessible 1K, 5K, and 10K options, the Ancaster Mill Race is a classic local Ontario race that blends running, walking, family participation, and community support.