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Always Bringing You The Best Race Events

We have a full calendar of exciting, high-quality race events for everyone from the serious competitor to those who participate solely for fun and fitness. Register today for one of our races and find out for yourself what makes VR PRO events the best!

And please keep checking back as we are always adding new events.



Our original race was the Downtown Dash in 1994, which took place in Downtown Burlington. This first ever 5k race had 160 runners. We then decided (along with enthusiastic running groups from our store at the time, The Village Runner) that we would create a half marathon. Beginning the following year, that race started at the Oakville Village Runner and finished at our Burlington Village Runner. For that very first year we had over 250 runners with proceeds from the event going to Halton Women’s Shelter. That race (now the Chilly Half Marathon) has carried on over the past 24 years to become one of Canada’s premier half marathons with thousands participating each year including many world-class runners, as well as elite Canadian athletes and Olympians.

In 1999 the first ever Burlington Marathon was initiated and the response was amazing. The Burlington Rock ‘N Roll Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K continued for 5 years until it outgrew the city. There still may be another marathon in the future.

VR PRO continued to organize new races every year including the Canada Day 5K, Waterfront Trail, Hannukah Hustle, Disco Dash, and Jingle Bell Race, which eventually became the Santa Burlington 5K, Canada’s First and Largest All-Santa Race Event. Our All-Santa Races became so popular we eventually organized similar events in Hamilton, ON and Burlington, Vermont as well as several other cities!

VR PRO is very excited to now be offering Virtual Races with several of

their most popular events; allowing runners and walkers to participate in these great race events from anywhere in the world!

Visit the link above to view pics and results from the 2019 Butter Tart Virtual Race to see runners and walkers from as far away as France and Germany taking part in this unique event. Then, start planning the perfect virtual event for your friends, family, or co-workers. Imagine how much fun you can have! VR PRO Virtual Events always include the same amenities as the actual race - like race premiums, bibs, finisher medals, and more!

Virtual Races were also held in conjunction with the 2019 All-Santa Events and 2020 New Balance Chilly Half Marathon! These virtual events have a limited number of participants and sell out fast - so register early!

Visit the events page for more information about VR PRO races and a full listing on this year’s calendar of events. Or, click on any of one the race logos to register for that event.



 

Quality Race Events

Watch Video Reviews From Our Events

We are VR PRO! For over 24 years, the team at VR PRO has been putting on exciting running events throughout the Greater Toronto Area and beyond. We recently celebrated raising over three million dollars towards local charities.

Watch video reviews of the Chilly Half Marathon & Frosty 5K from Get Out There Magazine and see for yourself why everyone loves a VR PRO event!

Ambassador Award Recipient:

Kelly Arnott, VR PRO

Kelly Arnott has worked tirelessly to promote Burlington and have it recognized as a “running community”. Her running events draw large numbers of out of town visitors who stay and play while in Burlington. Since 1994, Kelly has hosted...

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We Do Great Race Events

What Others Are Saying About Us

Read what Canadian Running Magazine had to say about the 2018 New Balance Chilly Half Marathon.

 

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Having a problem with online registration?

If you experience any type of problem when attempting to register for a VR PRO event, please call Kelly at (905) 512-2488 or email: kelly@vrpro.ca.

You may register manually if you prefer. To do so, simply click to download the VR PRO Event Registration Form pictured at right, fill out the form completely, and send back to Kelly (kelly@vrpro.ca) or by confidential text to: 9055122488. (Click here or on the form image at right to download.)

Or, you may mail the completed form to the address shown on the form, or drop off at one the Running Room locations listed on the form.

 

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With your choice of 2 different finisher medals or a beautiful, custom-designed chili pepper ring and 3 different race event distances, the 2021 New Balance Chilly Half Marathon, Frigid 10K & Frosty 5K will outshine all other virtual events! 
NEW FOR 2021...The NB Chilly Half is teaming up with the Running Room to offer you race kit pick-up at select Running Room Store locations across Canada and in nearly every province! So you can have your race kit shipped to you or pick it up in person - your choice!
Regardless of whichever race event you choose, every participant will get one of the same great New Balance Running Tops along with all of the other race amenities. For 2021, Womens tops will be ‘Vivid Coral’ and Mens tops will be ‘Captain Blue’.
The New Balance Chilly Half Marathon is well known as Southwestern Ontario’s Premier Half Marathon and for 2021, VR PRO plans to make it extra special!
http://www.chillyhalfmarathon.ca

The NB Chilly Half Marathon: Giving You So Many Options From Which To Choose!

CHILLY HALF GOES CANADA-WIDE WITH THE RUNNING ROOM

VR PRO INTRODUCES NEW EVENTS WITH A ROMANTIC THEME -

Share your love of running or walking with someone you care about. Grab your partner, friend, family member, loved one, or even your pet and enjoy a special run or walk together. In the Heart & Sole Virtual Races, you can participate as a team of two or as an individual. With a 5K, 14K and 21.1K distance options, the Heart and Sole Races have an event everyone will love!
Registrants will be eligible to win FREE ASICS Shoes!
https://vrpro.ca/events/Heart_%26_Sole_Races.html

VR PRO Is Proud To Present The All New

RACE FOR THE VACCINE Virtual Events!

Stay fit and focused while we all wait for the vaccine. 
Choose from four different distances including a 3K, 5K, 10K and 19K (“19” for the COVID-19 Vaccine). Swag includes a finisher medal (just like the one pictured at right) and a buff, plus a CLIF Bar gift pack! 
These events are not just for runners...Register your whole family (there is even a group discount), take them all for a hike and then hand out the medals! 
Or, keep your distance training going strong and use the 19K as a build-up run for the 2021 Chilly Half!
https://vrpro.ca/events/Race_For_A_Vaccine.html