Run For Change

Vancouver Sun Run Training Begins

admin — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 02:54:37 +0000

PLEASE NOTE: Regular training runs held on Wednesdays and Monday afternoons at 2:30 p.m. from Mission Possible are on hold to facilitate Vancouver Sun Run Training. Below is our revised scheduled. Regular weekly runs will resume after the Vancouver Sun Run is over after April 15, 2012

Vancouver Sun Training

When: starting Sunday, January 15th - April 8th, 2012

Time: 10am- 11:30am

Where: Carnegie Theatre (1st Floor) at 401 Main Street (Carnegie Community Centre)

All committed participants who register and attend as a Team Carnegie member in the Vancouver Sun Run will receive a free running Run for Change vest/ jacket. Training will be held every Sunday for a period of 13 weeks leading up to the Vancouver Sun Run being held on April 15th. Come RAIN OR SHINE. Participation is free and running shoes will be provided if needed or you can bring your own. Snacks and refreshments will be provided after each run.

January Training resumes this week

admin — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:13:23 +0000

Hello everyone,

Hope you have a wonderful holiday and Happy New Year. We’ve missed you. January training resumes this week. We’ll be gearing things up to prepare for the Vancouver Sun Run.

For some inspiration check out the following blog post in today’s Province called How to Draw Inspiration from Fitness Heroes.

Date set for 3rd Annual 5km Fun Run

admin — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 20:15:23 +0000

We’ve set a date for next year’s 3rd Annual Run for Change 5km Fun Run. The event is free to all participants and volunteers will be needed. We had a great turnout last year and the event doubled in size from 2009 in terms of the number of participants and volunteers. Please mark your calendar and come out and join us. Stay tuned to the website for further details closer to race day.

Event: 3rd Annual 5km Fun Run (or Walk)

Date & Time: 9:00 a.m. Saturday, August 18, 2012.

Place: TBD

Cost: $$$ ABSOLUTELY FREE $$$

Registration: Sign up with your shelter manager or email Benji at runfchange@gmail.com

Another Successful Fun Run

admin — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:07:04 +0000

A big thanks to all this year’s Fun Run participants and volunteers. We had almost double the number of participants and volunteers as last year making this year’s run a huge success. It was especially great to see everyone out supporting a great cause and having so much fun.

2011 5k Fun Run Results

Thanks to Carnegie Community Center, Pacific Road Runners and the Running Room for helping us host this event.

5km Fun Run/Walk

admin — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 18:38:50 +0000

August 21, 2011

Event: 5km Fun Run (or Walk) for Shelter Residents

Time: 10:00 am (Registration starts at 8:30am)

Place: Olympic Plaza Athletes Village (between Walter Hardwick Ave and Athletes Way at Manitoba St)

Cost: $$$ ABSOLUTELY FREE $$$

Registration: Sign up with your shelter manager or email Benji at runfchange@gmail.com

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