Ontario race gives Canadian-themed medals for Canada Day

Runners looking for a way to celebrate Canada Day can try out this race that has Canadian swag and a historical twist.  

Canada D’Eh, an Amherstberg, Ont., race is bringing out the patriotic side in Canadian runners.

Each year on Canada Day, runners can head to the Ontario town and participate in a 5K run outside Fort Malden, a Parks Canada site. The race runs at 9 a.m.

Those running enjoy a flat course with views of the waterfront along the way while being taken back to a key moment in Canadian history: The War of 1812.

Fort Malden was built in 1795 and served as the headquarters for the British in the south-west section of Upper Canada during the war.

But the race also celebrates more modern national events. Each year, a famous Canadian is chosen to be featured on the maple leaf-shaped participant’s medal. This year, the chosen Canadian is Chris Hadfield. In previous years, runners received medals with Terry Fox and Sir John A. MacDonald. Runners also get a red shirt with a maple leaf.

The event finishes at 12:00 p.m. There is also a shorter option for kids who want to participate.