Across Friends and Family Run 2026

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ The Marathon Tradition 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️
Over the past 13 years, Across has been closely involved with youth, and a significant number of them have now become parents of one or two children. In light of this, we are excited to extend our invitation this year, aiming to make running more accessible and attainable for our extended Across friends and family.

🎉 Across U-hub’s 24th Anniversary 🎉
This year, we’re celebrating our 24th anniversary, and we want YOU to be part of it! Join us in person on October 3, 2026 (Saturday), at Risebrough Park for a thrilling 5K run to mark this milestone.

🌟 Virtual Community Challenge 🌟
But that’s not all! We’ve set an ambitious goal: collectively run 21K virtually as a community to reach a total of 2026 kilometers. Let’s make a lasting impact by fundraising together until October 31, 2026. Please join the Group Challenge by clicking here.

📱 Tracking Made Easy 📱
To keep us connected, we’re using the Nike Run Club App to track everyone’s mileage. It’s simple, fun, and it keeps us motivated towards our shared target.
Click HERE for a Nike Run Club App download and Group Challenge instructions.

💪 Let’s Run Together! 💪
To prepare and bond, we’ve scheduled practice run sessions from August 20, at the Soccer Field of Unionville High School. Lace-up your shoes and join us with professional coach guiding!

🤝 Fundraise with Us 🤝
Remember, your participation and generosity matter. You can support our cause by using the donation link (to be provided soon). Together, we can make a meaningful difference.

Let’s run for change, run for youth, and run for Across U-hub! Mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable journey. Together, we’re unstoppable! 🏁🏆🏁

Across Friends and Family Run

When?

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Where?

5K Run at Risebrough Park
(97 Risebrough Circuit, Markham)

Who?

Age 16 or above

How Much?

Free of charge

Join Across Friends and Family Run 2026
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Running Practice Sessions

When?

Dates:
August to October Sessions (every Thursday)

  1. August 20, 2026
  2. August 27, 2026
  3. September 3, 2026
  4. September 10, 2026
  5. September 17, 2026
  6. September 24, 2026
  7. October 1, 2026
  8. October 8, 2026
  9. October 15, 2026

Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

In view of the earlier sunset, the mid-September and October session time is subject to change and will be announced later.

Where?

Gather Location:
Bill Crothers Running Track
44 Main St Unionville, Unionville, ON L3R 2E4
(Google Map Link)

Who?

Age 16 or above

** Subject to the attendance, community service hours will be given to high school volunteers.

How Much?

Free of charge

Please select as many sessions as you can in the registration form:

Running Practice Registration

Why Should You Join?

To Get healthy

Training for the marathon will increase your endurance and stamina. Your heart will be stronger; your will have better blood circulation and your muscles will feel strengthened and energetic. You will also feel more upbeat and cheerful.

Support Across U-hub

While running a marathon for its own sake is an extremely satisfying experience, you are also giving yourself and other East Asian youth the opportunity to develop leadership qualities and uncover their potentials through fundraising for Across U-hub.

Sense of accomplishment in a community

Running a marathon is not only an achievement, research has proven that it can enhance success in other areas of life; for example, personal character development. You are also more likely to be friends with people who motivate and inspire positive thinking.

How Can You Help?

Register To Run

Training for the marathon will increase your endurance and stamina. Your heart will be stronger; your will have better blood circulation and your muscles will feel strengthened and energetic. You will also feel more upbeat and cheerful.

Encourage Your Friends to Support You

Encourage your friends, family and co-workers to pledge their support for you and for Across U-hub.

Invite Your Friends

Invite your friends to join you with Across U-hub as their charity of choice at TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon 2026.

Make a Donation

Make a general donation to support Across U-hub.

Please visit the thematic website for details of this year’s TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon 2026, or register direct at here.