October 4, 2025
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Go one step further: Help raise funds for maternal and child health
Fundraising participants in the RBC Race for the Kids bring much-needed support to the teams at CHU Sainte-Justine. One step at a time, we’re going the distance to provide families across Quebec with the most advanced care possible.
Time and place
October 4, 2025, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, Parc Jean-Drapeau, Montreal.
Race Options
1 km (run, walk and/or strollers) or 5 km (run).
Registration Fees
There are no fees to sign up, but you will be encouraged to raise donations through your fundraising page.
Thank You for Doing Your Part!
Here’s three ways you can contribute to the RBC Race for the Kids’ success
Sponsor a Participant
Search for the participant’s name to access their fundraising page. Click on the “Give Now” button located on the participant page
Sponsor a Team
Search for the team’s name to access their fundraising page. Click on the “Give Now” button located on the team page.
Sponsor the Event
Support our fundraising efforts by making a general donation to the RBC Race for the Kids.
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RBC RACE FOR THE KIDS
Together, let’s go the distance for Sainte-Justine
This marks the sixth year in a row that the RBC Race for the Kids will be supporting the young patients and teams in the Sainte-Justine community. The multifaceted family fun run raised a whopping $825,000 for Sainte-Justine last time around. This year, we expect runners of all levels to help us go even farther, both on the tracks of Parc Jean-Drapeau’s Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve and in fundraising for the cause.
1 km
Perfect for our younger racers and a great way to introduce them to the joys of running. Together, let’s do our part for Sainte-Justine!
5 km
For teens and adults: a nice challenge for those who are new to the experience and a relaxed run for experienced racers!
Fun for the whole family
Running not your thing? There will be plenty on site for you to enjoy, including a series of family activity stations, inflatables and snacks zones.
YOUR AMBASSADOR
Crossing the finish line, together
Giancarlo has a unique connection with his uncle Vito, and it’s one that goes beyond a simple blood relationship. On October 26, 2023, Vito donated part of his liver to his nephew, diagnosed with biliary atresia.
The transplant marked an end to the race against time to save Giancarlo, who had been battling the symptoms of this rare disease since birth.
NEW MEDICAL BREAKTHROUGHS, ONE STEP AT A TIME
A worldwide race in support of children
Launched in 2009, the RBC Race for the Kids has raised $104 million to date for various children’s charities around the world. Last year, more than 3,400 runners laced up for Sainte-Justine to help take patient care and pediatric research to the next level—and make a difference in the lives of families across the province.
RBC Race for the Kids in pictures
Presenting Partner
For a smooth arrival on site, keep your QR code handy!
Once you register, you will receive a unique QR code by email. This is your ticket and proof of registration. For easy admission on site and to avoid any issues when you arrive, be sure to have your QR code handy.
Choose one of the following options:
👉 Option 1: Show the email confirming your registration on your smart phone at reception. Tip: Add the email to your favourites or mark it as “important” in your inbox so that it’s easier to find.
👉 Option 2: Save the QR code to your phone’s photo gallery. You can save your QR code as an image for quicker access. On Android, tap and hold the image, then choose “Download image.” On iPhone, tap and hold the image and select “Add to photos.”
👉 Option 3: Take a screenshot of the QR code. On Android, press the power and volume buttons simultaneously. On iPhone, press the side button and the increase volume (+) button simultaneously.
👉 Option 4: Print out the email confirming your registration. Make sure the QR code is clearly visible and keep it where you can easily find it on event day.
👉 Option 5: Appoint someone to manage your QR code. If you’re participating as part of a group, you can gather your tickets together and have one group member present them all at reception.
FAQ
Will I be issued a tax receipt for my donation?
A tax receipt will be prepared and sent to the email address used to make the donation for every donation.
Do I have to pay registration fees?
Your registration for the RBC Race for the Kids is free. We encourage you to make a donation within your means and to ask those around you ton sponsor your fundraiser for the benefit of the cause through your fundraising page. If you make a donation to your own fundraising page (or someone else’s page), you will receive a tax receipt for this amount.
How much do I need to raise to take part in the race?
The suggested target indicated in the fundraising platform is $250, although you can change this amount to suit your personal preferences and personal goals.
Can we raise funds for Sainte-Justine without taking part in the race?
Of course — and thank you! You can sign up here by selecting the virtual option to create a fundraising page and distribute it in your network. It’s a great way to show your support to Sainte-Justine if you can’t attend the event in Montreal on October 4, 2025, but plan to get moving in your local area.
How are donations used?
Donations are directed to the CHU Sainte-Justine Foundation, whose mission is to engage the community and support Sainte-Justine in its pursuit of excellence and its commitment to providing children and mothers-to-be with one of the highest standards of health care in the world, now and in the future. Thank you for helping the families to grow beyond our current limitations in pediatric health, today and tomorrow.
To learn more about the impact of your generosity, click here.