The Around the Bay Road Race (Hamilton, Ontario) is one of the most historic and prestigious long-distance road races in North America. Not just the oldest road race in North America since 1894 and don't let the distance fool you... it's one of the most challenging races for a 30K distance with the famous "Hearbreak Hill"


There’s something special about capturing the Around the Bay Race in Hamilton, Ontario. It’s one of those events where the atmosphere feels bigger than the course itself — a mix of history, grit, and real emotion from the first runners to the final finishers.


For a run photographer, it’s a race full of moments worth catching. You get the fast front pack, the determined mid-pack runners, the volunteers cheering from the sidelines, and the people digging deep when the course starts to bite. Around the Bay has a way of showing effort on every face.


What makes it such a great race to photograph is the variety. You’re not just shooting people running — you’re capturing the city, the shoreline, the energy of the crowd, and the sense that everyone out there is part of something meaningful. The light, the weather, and the pace can all shift fast, which makes every frame feel alive.


And that’s what makes the job rewarding. Around the Bay isn’t just a race to document. It’s a story of endurance, community, and one of the most iconic running traditions in Ontario.

A man engaged in jogging beneath a bridge, highlighting their athletic attire and resolve as they partake in outdoor exercise.
A engaged in jogging beneath a bridge, highlighting their athletic attire and resolve as they partake in outdoor exercise.
A woman in action, running under a bridge, with shadows projected on the ground and a bright sky observable above.
A man engaged in jogging beneath a bridge, highlighting their athletic attire and resolve as they partake in outdoor exercise.
Man sprinting beneath an expansive concrete bridge, with sunlight streaming through the overhead structure.
jogging beneath a bridge, showcasing their athletic wear and determination as they exercise outdoors.
City view a man dashes through a rain-soaked woodland, droplets glistening on leaves, embodying the spirit of outdoor adventure.
Runners sprinting under a bridge, highlighting their commitment to exercise in an outdoor space.
Two women running under a bridge, showcasing an active lifestyle in an urban environment.
Women jogging beneath a bridge, emphasizing fitness and movement in a city setting.