Event Schedule June 7, 2026
- 8:00 am - Festival activities are open! Come early and enjoy face painting, pictures with princesses and superheroes and more!
- 8:40 am - Race warm up begins at start line for 2k/5k runners and RBC Olympians will be available for autograph signing
- 9:00am to 10:00am – 2km and 5km start time
- 9:30 am to 12:00 pm - Festival Celebration continues
Package Pick Up Details
New Location: the covered shelter at Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park filter beds – same spot as the race on Sunday!
Saturday, June 6 from 11:00am – 3:30pm
Start Line
The start line will be located at the Elk/Beaver Lake filter beds. Please note that this is a trail run, so the surface may be uneven, plan ahead with proper footwear and gear!
Parking
Parking is limited. Arrive early to score a spot at Elk/Beaver Lake main parking lot, or on Elk Lake Road.
Public transit is a great option for getting to the race. Not only is it more environmentally friendly than driving a car, kids aged 12 and under ride for free.
Picking up your fundraising capes
For those who have raised $500 or more, fundraising capes will be available at the registration tent until 8:35 am on Sunday morning or during our t-shirt pick up day on June 6th.
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 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!
The start line will be located at the Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park filter beds. Please note that this is a trail run so the surface may be uneven, plan ahead with proper footwear and gear! As the path is on a trail, there are some areas that are narrower and there are areas with exposed roots, we recommend those that are looking at bringing strollers ensure they are all terrain models designed for outdoor use. Due to the rugged terrain of the trails at Elk/Beaver Lake, wheelchairs and accessibility aids are not recommended.
Staying safe on the race route
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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 can be easy for children to get lost or hurt in a busy environment without supervision.
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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. Pick a landmark like the main stage or picnic shelter. If you do find yourself separated, find a volunteer in a green shirt or a race official.
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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 get separated on race day, officials can help to reunite you. Race bibs are also a great place to include your contact info!
First Aid
Emergency Response
