The 10th-annual Tough Run is being held on Sept. 26, 2026, in Chinguacousy Park in Brampton. (Photo: City of Brampton)

You can try out obstacles in this year’s Tough Run before signing up for the annual event that combines fitness and fun in Brampton.

This year marks the 10th annual Tough Run in Brampton – a boot camp-style obstacle course and five-kilometre run designed to put participants through their paces. And unlike past years, the city is letting interested residents try out some of the challenges before the race at some Brampton Recreation facilities.

The new “Try It Stations” give you a chance to test out the course obstacles at select fitness centres until Sept. 25. Demos and drop-ins are free for members, with a walk-in for non-members.

Past Tough Runs have included tire flips, rope climbs, up-hill sprints, and much more.

The first 50 participants to register receive an exclusive Brampton Tough Run branded item to celebrate the event’s 10th anniversary.

There will also be a viewing area for the first time at this year’s Tough Run, called The Fanzone. Fans can drop by on race day to take in the atmosphere and cheer on the runners as they cross the finish line.

Kids 13 and under can also take on their own fun sized, kid friendly Tough Run challenge inside The Fanzone, the city says.

Participants can do the run solo or team up with their friends, and the city is encouraging runners to come “dressed in your toughest attire,” face paint, DIY t-shirts, outfits and more.

The 10th-annual Tough Run is being held on Sept. 26 in Chinguacousy Park. The first heat starts at 9:30 a.m. and the last heat starts at 12 p.m. with heats every 10 minutes.

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Participants must be 14 years of age or older and in good health to sign up for the challenge, and anyone between 14 and 17 years old must have a waiver completed by someone over the age of 18.

“This event is held outdoors, rain or shine, so please dress for the weather. If severe weather occurs the event may be cancelled and participants will be notified by email,” the city says.

The registration fee for teens is $23.93 plus taxes for Annual Fitness Members, and $29.97 plus taxes for non-members. For more information on the 10th-annual Tough Run, the Try It Stations and the Fanzone, click here.


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