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Thrifty Foods Kids Run

Thrifty Foods Kids Run

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11th @ 10:45am & 11:00am

RVM’s Thrifty Foods Kids Run is an exciting component of Race Weekend. The 1km run starts and finishes at beautiful Willows Beach Park (at 2740 Dalhousie St) in Oak Bay. The event invites participants aged 12 and under, but parents are welcome to run alongside their children (at no additional cost). The route runs out-and-back along the Esplanade.

Partial proceeds benefit KidSport Greater Victoria. This local organization lets kids access the benefits of organized sport and physical activity.  

To date, over 16,000 children and youth in the region have made it off the sidelines and onto the playing field through their support. Three cheers for KidSport! Runners can register to run solo or as part of a school team. Stay tuned for updates about our exciting prizes!

 
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Event Overview

Schedule of Events

Please note that we will be gathering everyone at the Willows Park Lawn for our announcements and warm-up. Participants will then proceed to the start line by age group. To help us ensure a smooth start and finish to the race, we ask that you follow this process and do not head to the start line on your own.

10:10am: Welcome and Announcements begin in the Park at the Stage

10:30am: Warm up starts on the lawn stage

10:45am: 7 to 12 year olds Race Start

11:00am: 0 to 6 year olds Race Start

Important Information for Parents/Guardians

Thrifty Foods Kids Run Information Package: View & Download Here.

Course Map: View & Download Here.

  • Please note: only public/private grade schools are eligible

    Schools that have 10 or more children entered in the Kids Run by midnight on October 1 will have their packages delivered to the school team captain by Wednesday, October 8 for distribution at the school.

    • Kids who register for their school team after October 1 will pick up their registration package at the Race Expo on Friday October 10 from 11:00am to 6:00pm OR on Saturday October 11 at Willows Beach Park from 9:00am to 10:00am.

    • School teams with fewer than 10 registrants at midnight on October 1 will pick up their race packages from the Race Expo on Oct 10 from 11:00am to 6:00pm OR on Saturday October 11 at Willows Beach Park from 9:00am to 10:00am.

    • Sign up your school for the Thrifty Foods Kids Run School Challenge!  Information will be posted here shortly regarding signing up a team.

  • Where do we pick up our registration package?

    • Pick up your child’s registration package at the Race Expo, held at the Victoria Conference Centre, Crystal Gardens on Friday, Oct. 10 from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. There will be pick up available on Saturday, October 11 from 9:00 am – 9:45 am at Willows Beach Park. We expect this time to busy, so would suggest picking up on Friday if possible.

    *Exceptions: school teams with over 10 registered by October 1 will have packages delivered to their schools.

    Can I register on Race Day?

    • No. Registration ends at 6:00 pm on Friday, Oct. 10 at the Victoria Conference Centre.

    Can my child participate in a stroller?

    • Yes, you are welcome to push your participant in a stroller. We ask that you gather at the back of the 0-6 year old group to help with the congestion at the start.

    Price:

    • $25 entry fee until October 1. $30 from October 2 to October 10.

    Goodies:

    • Each registered participant will receive a medal, draw string bag and swag item.

 

“As a family of four with children that still need a parent with them, it's fantastic to all be able to run on the same weekend! Our 8 year old did the kid's race, I ran the 5k, our son ran the 8k and my husband ran the full marathon. The weekend is incredibly well organized!”

Sophie, 2024 Participant