Event Schedule
We suggest you arrive onsite by 8:15 am to get ready to run.
- 8:40 am - Race warm up begins at start line for 2k/5k runners
- 9:00 am - 5k run start time
- 9:30 am - 2k run start time
- 9:30 am to 12 pm - Festival Celebration in Riley Park
T-shirt pick up
T-Shirt Pick Up:
NEW Location: Riley Park (baseball diamond), https://maps.app.goo.gl/FJDmf48ZQSHqgph56
Friday, June 6: 10:30 am–6:00 pm
Saturday, June 7: 10:00 am–5:30 pm
NOTE: No t-shirt pick up available on Sunday morning
You are able to pick up t-shirts on behalf of friends, family or team members. We ask that you please provide their full name, and we can give you their race day t-shirt and bib.
RBC Employees: You are welcome to pick up your t-shirts at the times and locations listed above on Friday and Saturday, or on race day Sunday morning at the TEAM RBC Meeting Area at Ontario St. and 33rd Ave.
Start Line
Runners and walkers will all start at Midlothian Street and Clancy Loranger Way. We ask that all participants self-seed in the wave starts based on if you plan to run or walk the route for safety reasons.
Parking
Parking is extremely limited so we suggest taking transit, biking, or carpooling as an alternative. A complimentary bike and bag valet will also be available on race day so you can secure your bike safely with our staff.
- Queen Elizabeth Park: There is limited paid parking available within Queen Elizabeth Park. Please note that access in and out may be limited or inaccessible during road closures for the race.
Post-run festival
Stick around after the run for some post-event festival fun for the whole family! There will be a booth with fruit and veggies from BC Produce Marketing Association, fun games, face painting, food trucks, bouncy castles and more!
Picking up your fundraising capes
For those who have raised $500 or more, fundraising capes will be available at the cape pick-up tent until 8:35 am on Sunday morning or during our t-shirt pick up days on June 6th and 7th.
NEW this year, If you’re a healthcare worker, stop by our cape tent and grab one of our blue healthcare hero capes.
Safety
Safety is our top priority to ensure a fun race day experience. By planning ahead and following essential safety tips, runners can enjoy their race day to the fullest. Make sure to participate in our warm-up, stay hydrated, wear appropriate footwear, and choose a running corral for your fitness level. Here are some safety precautions we have in place to make race day safe and enjoyable for everyone!
Staying safe on the race route
- Buddy System: We encourage participants to run with a buddy or in groups. This ensures that someone is always there to help in case of an emergency – and running is better with friends! We ask that a parent or guardian run the route with children under the age of 16 as we have thousands of runners joining us on race day and it's easy for children to get separated from their parents and scared in a busy environment without supervision.
- Pick a meeting spot: If you do get separated from your guardian or group on race day, be sure to have picked out a meeting spot before you leave on your run. We will have signage at the finish line for a designated meeting spot, but any landmark will do. If you do find yourself separated, find a volunteer in a green shirt or a race official.
- Have contact information handy: We will provide wristbands at t-shirt pick up for kids, please use these and fill them out with a guardian’s contact information, so if you and your child are separated on race day, officials can use your contact number to reunite you. Race bibs are also a great place to include your contact info!
First Aid
We want everyone to leave the race injury free, but we have several first aid stations and attendants onsite to keep everyone safe. While on the route, keep an eye out for first aid attendants in red on bikes if you need help. There will be two first aid stations, located in the Teams Meeting Area and Festival Zone, close to the finish line.
Emergency Response
In case of an emergency that requires evacuation, follow the instructions of race officials. They will guide you to the nearest safe exit and muster stations. Listen for announcements over the PA system for any important updates or instructions during the event.
Road closures
Road closures will be in effect as of 6:00am on Sunday, June 8th, check back soon to plan ahead for race day.
