Race to the Sunset

The Race to the Sunset will take place on Friday, June 5, 2026, at 6:30 PM EDT, starting on Lakeview Drive in Belle River, ON, Canada. Participants will head into Lakeview Park for a loop, then run east along Lakeview Drive and return west in time for sunset over Lake St. Clair. This is Belle River's first ever race to the sunset event.

All participants must follow event rules as provided by the organizer. The race takes advantage of the sunset over Lake St. Clair. Local vendors will be present at the finish line. The event is organized by Balanced Fitness.

• Tech shirts are guaranteed for the first 100 registrants.
• Finisher medals are awarded at the finish line.
• Sponsors include Experience Home Health Care, Dezan Social Media, Little Coast Bartending and Cafe, Outfield Diner, Shoppers Drug Mart Belle River, Green Head Fishing Charters, Belle River Dental, Belle River Source for Sports, Melody Watson, It's The Journey Travel, Belle River BIA, RNF Supplements, Comber Chiropractic, Belle River Optometry, and Tranquillouretreats.
• No specific distance, age restrictions, cut-off time, or course elevation details are listed in the provided text.
• Registration is available on race day (June 5, 2026) as the registration period runs from April 1 to June 5.

The course begins at Lakeview Drive, heads into Lakeview Park for a loop, then runs east along Lakeview Drive before returning west. The timing is set to coincide with sunset over Lake St. Clair. Local vendors will be on site, and participants receive a finisher medal. Tech shirts are available for the first 100 registrants.

Race to the Sunset is Belle River's inaugural sunset race, combining a scenic loop through Lakeview Park with an out-and-back along Lakeview Drive, finishing with a view over Lake St. Clair, local vendors, and commemorative medals for all finishers.