Thrifty Foods Kids Run
Sunday, October 11, 2025
Start & Finish - Willows Park - Oak Bay
Registration will open early in 2025
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). 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!
School Teams Deadlines
School Challenge
(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 11:00 am to 6:00 pm OR on Saturday October 11 at Willows Beach Park from 9:00 am to 10:00 am.
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 11:00 am to 6:00 pm OR on Saturday October 11 at Willows Beach Park from 9:00 am to 10:00 am.
Sign up your school for the Thrifty Foods Kids Run School Challenge! Information will be posted here shortly regarding signing up a team.
Prizes
Largest School Team
The school with the most participants registered by Friday, Oct 10 at 11:00am will win a group prize. Prize will be announced at a later date.
There is also a School Spirit Prize!
Largest Individual Kids Run Fundraiser
To be announced at a later date.
FAQ
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, Crystal Gardens, 713 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3M7.
Price:
$25 entry fee until October 1. $30 from October 2 to October 10. No race day registration.
Goodies:
Each registered participant will receive a medal, draw string bag and swag item tba.
Kids Run Map:
CLICK HERE for the 2024 Thrifty Foods Kids Run Map.
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.
Important Information for Parents/Guardians
Our Thrifty Foods Kids Run Information package will answer many of your day of questions. Please have a read through the document.
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.
10:10 am - Welcome and Announcements begin in the Park at the Stage
10:30 am - Warm up starts on the lawn stage
10:45 am - 7 to 12 year olds Race Start
11:00 am - 0 to 6 year olds Race Start
