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VR Pro Inc. Home of the Chilly Half 🌶 Frigid & Frosty ❄️ Canada's Original All-Santa race 🎅 and more! There still may be another Marathon in the future.

For the past 20 years Mark and Kelly Arnott have been making Burlington the place to race!! The original race was the Downtown Dash in 1994 which took place in downtown Burlington and this first ever 5k race had 160 runners in it. We then decided along with our enthusiastic running groups from our store The Village Runner that we would encounter a Half Marathon which was put together the next year

. This 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 of the event going to Halton Women’s Shelter. This race has carried on over the years to become one of Canada’s premier half marathons with thousands participating. VR Pro continued to put together new races every year including the Jingle Bell race, Waterfront Trail and Hannukah Hustle

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. Mark and Kelly hosted the Mayors triathlon and were the Run Directors and founders of the CIBC Run for the Cure for 5 years. VR Pro will host approximately 20 events per year in the GTA and also directs many other races for organizations and has been instrumental in raising over a Million dollars towards various charities

🏃 Race day is almost here! 👀🔥A few last-minute reminders before you head to the start line... make sure your race kit is...
09/03/2026

🏃 Race day is almost here! 👀🔥

A few last-minute reminders before you head to the start line... make sure your race kit is packed, you're well hydrated, fuel up with a breakfast you know works for you, and give yourself plenty of time to arrive so you can park, warm up, and settle in without the stress.✨

Then it’s time to enjoy it! 🌊 Make the most of your Labour Day Monday by getting outside, getting active, and taking in the Hamilton waterfront at the Summer Shores Race.

Whether you’re running the 1K, 5K or 8K, have fun and enjoy the long weekend! 🏃‍♀️☀️

08/29/2026

Don’t let summer end just yet. ☀️🌊 One more race before we trade beach days for busy days!

Summer Shores is happening this Labour Day with 1K, 5K & 8K distances, a start line by the water, and a medal that deserves a spot in your collection. 🏅

Let’s get one more good one in. 😎

🙌☀️ HANDS UP IF YOU’RE READY FOR SUMMER SHORES! 🏁Finish line smiles, hands in the air, and summer vibes ALL AROUND! 🎉🏃‍♀...
08/28/2026

🙌☀️ HANDS UP IF YOU’RE READY FOR SUMMER SHORES! 🏁

Finish line smiles, hands in the air, and summer vibes ALL AROUND! 🎉🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Who’s crossing that finish line with us?! 👀🙌

SummerShores

Some races call for the usual race kit. Others call for a butter tart skirt. 🥧💃Because race day is a pretty good excuse ...
08/20/2026

Some races call for the usual race kit. Others call for a butter tart skirt. 🥧💃

Because race day is a pretty good excuse to wear the outfit you’ve been waiting for. 👀💃 Whether it’s bold, colourful, themed, or totally unexpected — we’re here for it.🔥

Summer Shores is next. 🌊☀️ What’s your race-day look going to be?

08/17/2026

Meet Trent 💙🏃‍♂️

Trent has been supported by Inclusion West Niagara since he was young, and we’re proud to have him as part of the VR PRO Summer Shores community! 🌊✨ Every year, Trent takes part in the race with the support of his incredible team—and it’s an event he truly looks forward to. 🏃‍♂️🙌

Inclusion West Niagara is one of the charities supported by Summer Shores, helping create more opportunities for people of all abilities to connect, participate and thrive in their communities. 💙🤝

We’re so proud to support an organization doing such meaningful work and to have Trent be part of race day! 🫶

08/12/2026

That finish line feeling? Yeah… we’re chasing it AGAIN. 🏁🔥

Ready for your next one?! 👀 Summer Shores is only a few weeks away! 🌊☀️

September 7. 1K • 5K • 8K.
Another race. Another finish line. Another chance to chase that feeling. 🏃‍♀️💨

Who’s coming for it?! 👊🔥

08/08/2026

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561 Brant Street
Burlington, ON
L7R2G6

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 9pm
Tuesday 6am - 9pm
Wednesday 6am - 9pm
Thursday 6am - 8pm
Friday 6am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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+19055122488

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