Around the Bay is North America’s oldest road race, and XACT Nutrition is proud to be part of this historic event. Whether you’re gearing up to race, cheering for your friends, or just soaking up the atmosphere, we’ve got something for everyone.
Here’s where you can connect with us throughout the weekend, fuel up, and celebrate together!
🏃♂️ 1. Shake-Out Run: Thursday, March 27th at 6:00 PM
Kick off race weekend with a fun and relaxed Shake-Out Run to loosen your legs and connect with the running community before the big day.
- 📍 Location: Runner’s Den Store, 860 King St. West, Hamilton
- 🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
- 🌐 Visit Runner’s Den Website for Details
Why Join?
- Shake off pre-race nerves with an easy, social run.
- Demo XACT ENERGY fruit bars and other products to fine-tune your fueling strategy.
- Connect with fellow runners and XACT ambassadors to get last-minute tips.
🎪 2. XACT Booth at the Race Expo: Friday & Saturday
Stop by our booth at the Around the Bay Race Expo to stock up on fuel, get expert advice, and meet the XACT team.
- 🕐 Friday, March 28th: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- 🕙 Saturday, March 29th: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- 📍 Location: LiUNA Station, 360 James St N, King George Ballroom, Hamilton
What’s Happening at the Booth:
- Get personalized fueling advice from XACT experts.
- Buy XACT ENERGY bars and other XACT products to fuel up for race day.
- Connect with XACT ambassadors and learn about their race-day strategies.
- Enter our raffle to win Big
- Demo XACT products and discover which fueling options work best for you.
🍎 3. Fueling and Hydration with XACT Nutrition
Stay fueled and hydrated with XACT Nutrition products throughout the course. XACT Electrolytes and XACT ENERGY Fruit Bars will be available at key aid stations to keep you going strong.
💧 Electrolyte Stations:
- 📍 KM 5: Near Burlington St. and Nikola Tesla Blvd
- 📍 KM 10: Along Beach Blvd, before the Burlington Canal Lift Bridge
- 📍 KM 14: Hamilton Beach – featuring XACT ENERGY Fruit Bars
- 📍 KM 20: North Shore Blvd, near LaSalle Park
- 📍 KM 23.5: York Blvd, approaching Dundurn Castle
- 📍 KM 27: Approaching the final stretch toward the finish line
🍎 XACT ENERGY Fruit Bars at KM 14:
At KM 14 near Hamilton Beach, runners will receive an energy boost with XACT ENERGY Fruit Bars, providing 25g of easily digestible carbs to fuel your performance.
Bonus: XACT ENERGY Fruit Bars at KM 14 are free
📣 4. Cheering Station Near Bay St. and Strachan St. – Join the Party!
Be part of the ultimate race-day experience by joining XACT Nutrition at our Cheering Station! Located close to the intersection of Bay St. and Strachan St., this is the perfect spot to cheer for runners as they push through the final stretch of the Around the Bay 30 km Race.
- 📍 Location: Near Bay St. and Strachan St., Hamilton
- 🕙 Time: Throughout the race
Why You Don’t Want to Miss This:
- Join a lively, high-energy crowd cheering on runners during the most challenging part of the race.
- We’ll have a powerful sound system pumping out music to keep the energy high. You might even get the chance to play your favorite song!
- Cheer on your friends, family, and fellow athletes as they push through the final kilometers.
- Bring your signs, make noise, and be part of an electric atmosphere that inspires runners to finish strong.
Want to Play Your Favorite Tune?
We’re making the cheer station interactive! If you have a power song that pumps you up, drop your music requests in the comments below. You might get the chance to put your favorite track on the speakers and keep the runners moving strong!