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Name: Tails on Trails - Byron
Start: 2026-10-17
End: 2026-10-17
Location: Byron

Byron, Canada • 17 Oct 2026

Tails on Trails

Tails on Trails takes place on October 17, 2026 at Springbank Park, 1085 Commissioners Rd W, London, ON. The event is organized by Humane Society London & Middlesex and presented by Subaru of London. It is an annual fundraiser to support medical care, shelter and adoption services for animals in the London and Middlesex community. The listed fundraising total is CA$1,228.76 toward a CA$100,000.00 goal. The event page shows 47 participants and multiple local sponsors.

The event includes two route options:

5 km route for running and walking.
1 km route for walking.

The 5 km can be chip-timed upon request. Registered participants receive a race pack that includes a race t-shirt, a Bosco & Roxy's dog cookie, coupons, a dog bandana and a timing chip if requested. Corporate and youth team challenges offer digital and physical medals at fundraising milestones. Sponsors and partners mentioned include Subaru of London, McCabes Promotional Advertising Inc., New Leaf (food truck) and several others contributing prizes and support. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Canada Ontario Byron

Race information

Registration

5 km

Tails on Trails 5k

Tails on Trails 1k

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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