FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
(Find the answers to your questions below)
What is the date of the cb5k run/walk?
The Crystal Beach 5K is held on the second Saturday of October each year. This year’s date is October 11th, 2025!

Who can register?
Anyone! The Crystal Beach 5K also has a 1K Kids Run that begins at 10:15am.

How can I pay?
The Crystal Beach 5K is proud to offer online registration through Race Roster.

Do I need a medical certificate?
A medical certificate is not needed to participate in the Crystal Beach 5k run/walk

What time does the race start?
The Kids Fun Run starts at 10:15am. The Crystal Beach 5K starter pistol goes off at 11:00am in front of 4020 Erie. Rd. 

Where does the race start?
We will start and finish in front of 4020 Erie Rd. (formerly Sneakers). Look for the Crystal Ball Cafe at 4028 Erie Rd.

What is the timing system?
The Crystal Beach 5K is proud to be a “bib-chip” event.

Where should I park?
The best place to park is on Erie Rd. or in the parking lot across from the Crystal Ball Cafe in The Grove before the road closures or on the side streets. Bay Beach parking lots are also open. 

Where can I see pictures of the race?
The pictures and link to results will be posted on our Facebook page after the event.

Where are the washrooms?
There will be port-o-potties set-up in The Grove and Crystal Ball Cafe has graciously permitted use of their washroom.

Where is the post race party?
The post-race party with live music, results, and a cash BBQ will be outside in The Grove on Erie Rd. Stick around for more music and food trucks after the awards. 

What is an “out-and-back course“?
It means that the race starts and finishes at the same place.

If I signed up as a walker, can I run?
NO!! If you have signed up as a walker you must only walk. If you signed up as a runner, you can run or walk.

Where do I pick-up my race package?
There will be a table set-up inside The Pearl Spa on Erie (3934 Erie Rd.) for package pick-up the day before on October 10th 4-7pm and in The Grove the morning of the race from 8:30am until 10:15am.  

I still have unanswered questions, where can I get help?
Prior to the race, you can e-mail inquiries to kendylemillar92@gmail.com On race day, look for volunteers wearing CB5K shirts at the race.