The 2024 Sporting Life 10K Will Host Over 20,000 Participants on Mother’s Day

May 10, 2024

runners at the sporting life 10k starting line

In support of Campfire Circle, more than 20,000 participants will run, walk, jog, or stroll down iconic Yonge Street on Sunday, May 12, with another 500+ participants joining the virtual event from May 12-31.

In its 24th year, the Sporting Life 10K is one of Canada’s biggest running events and since 2000, it has raised more than $25 million for Campfire Circle to support our camp-inspired programs for kids with cancer or serious illness and their families.

“For more than two decades, Torontonians and Sporting Life have been running together for Campfire Circle and raised over $25 million to support thousands of kids and families affected by childhood cancer or serious illness,” says Chad McKinnon, President of Sporting Life. “This has become an annual rendezvous that many of us take pride in attending and it is no surprise this year’s event has recovered back to the pre-covid registration numbers. I also wanted to take this opportunity to recognize everyone involved in this journey, starting with the 20K runners who signed up for this year’s Sporting Life 10K, all volunteers, our generous sponsors, media partners and ASICS.”

runner with stroller, surrounded by other runners

To date, this event has raised more than $1.5 million with a goal to raise $2.1 million by Mother’s Day. These critical funds will help us reach more kids and families to bring healing through happiness through play-based programs at paediatric hospitals across Ontario, in local communities, and two medically supported overnight camps.

runner getting medal from camper

“Thanks to our partnership with Sporting Life, and all of our participants, donors and sponsors who support us, we are able to provide more life-changing programs to kids with cancer or serious illness,” says Alex Robertson, CEO of Campfire Circle. “Your generosity helps kids be kids, and when you support us, you’re helping build a world where children thrive and families heal.”

For more information on road closures, or to support the fundraising campaign visit the Sporting Life 10K website.