The Kingston & District Sports Hall of Fame announced on Tuesday, Jan. 13 at Kingston City Hall that lifelong horseman John MacMillan will be one of the 2026 inductees.

The Kingston & District Sports Hall of Fame, located in Kingston, Ont. at the south entrance of the Rideau Canal, is dedicated to recognizing and honouring the outstanding achievements of local athletes and builders who have attained prominence and distinction in sports as well as those who have set the standard of excellence made through significant contribution to the sports community.

MacMillan, who will be inducted for his achievements as a trainer, driver and announcer in harness racing, will be joined by four others comprising the Kingston & District Sports Hall of Fame's Class of 2026. Former Saskatchewan Roughriders wide receiver and Grey Cup champion Rob Bagg will also be inducted along with baseball builder Steven Vallier and sports journalism builders Corrie (Kraats) Abrams and Douglas Graham.

MacMillan, 55, who started his career in harness racing as a caretaker at Kingston Park Raceway at age 16, has since trained winners of 1,843 races and nearly $10.7 million in purses. A former leading trainer at Rideau Carleton Raceway, he also served as announcer, race secretary and general manager at the Ottawa, Ont. racetrack and formed and served as director of the National Capital Regional Harness Horse Association (NCRHHA), representing Rideau Carleton horsepeople.

The 2026 Kingston & District Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place on May 1, 2026.

(With files from Kingston & District Sports Hall of Fame)