A runner finishes under the Timing Shack arch at the first Pocket Run as volunteers and supporters line the path

The first run was just the start.

Take home a piece of the first Pocket Run. 100% of net merchandise proceeds support Right To Play’s work in Rwanda.

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The Founding Collection

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A finisher wearing the navy participant shirt and medal at the finish arch

Participant Shirt

$25

The navy race-day tee. Sizes S to XL.

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The Pocket Run 5K finisher medal on its navy printed ribbon

Finisher Medal

$30

The 2026 medal and printed ribbon.

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All four piecesThe Founding Collection: participant shirt, finisher medal, souvenir bib and race day program

The Founding Collection

$55

Shirt, medal, bib and program. $65 if purchased separately.

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Also in the shop: the Souvenir Bib and Race Day Program, $5 each.Shipping within Canada, or free pickup in Ajax.

Race day film

Relive the first run.

October 3, 2026 at Rotary Park, Ajax.

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October 3 race update

A statement from Duan Asemota about the turnaround error, and a short form for participants to share feedback.

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Duan Asemota on The Pocket Run

Aired September 30, 2026.

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“Ajax, Ont.’s Duan Asemota is using his profile on the world stage to raise funds for Right To Play Rwanda.” Canadian Running

October 3, 2026 · Rotary Park, Ajax

The first Pocket Run, in photos

Finishers, the Fastest 40 and the volunteers who made it happen.

Four finishers posing with their medals Runner sprinting across the field Volunteers posing with The Pocket Run sign Runner with a medal and bib 1
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Results · October 3, 2026

The Fastest 40

Two runs. Your fastest time counts. An individually timed 40 yard dash at Rotary Park, held after the 5K.

Fastest 40 Sponsor
Timing Partner
  • Two runs per participant
  • Best valid time determines your ranking
  • Top three in open men and open women received prizes from Poulet Rouge.
Open Men Open Women
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Right To Play Rwanda

Why This Run Exists

In November 2025, Duan traveled to Rwanda as a Right To Play Ambassador. He came back with one conviction: sport builds something in a child that no curriculum can teach. The Pocket Run is his answer to that trip.

Net proceeds support Right To Play's work in Rwanda.

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Duan Asemota with Right To Play students in Rwanda, November 2025
Duan Asemota with Right To Play students at the Plug in Play science fair in Rwanda, November 2025
Early childhood classroom in Ruhango, Rwanda
School compound in Rwanda
Partners

Our Partners

Thank you to the organizations that backed The Pocket Run 5K.

Official Nutrition Partner
Community Partner
Community Partner
Fastest 40 Sponsor
Fastest 40 Timing Partner
In-Kind Partner
Sponsor
Official Hydration Partner
Community Sponsor
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