Butterfly Run Vancouver Island
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Event overview
Butterfly Run Vancouver Island 2025 is a memorial walk/run taking place in Nanaimo at Westwood Lake on Saturday, October 4, 2025. The event is the 4th annual Butterfly Run Van Isle in Nanaimo and offers run/walk distances of:
- 5 km
- 3 km
The event is organized to support people who have experienced infertility, pregnancy loss, and infant loss. All proceeds support the Butterfly Support Network and fund free programs such as counselling, support groups, and peer support for families across British Columbia. The fundraising total shown for the event is $6,821.69.
Registration and event details
Children under 12 are free but must be registered; race kit and t-shirt are not included for free children. Children-size t-shirts can be purchased during registration for $15. All paid adult registrations include a race kit and an adult t-shirt unless the registrant opts out. The last day to guarantee a preferred t-shirt size is September 1. Registration fees vary by registration period; listed amounts include early and regular pricing. Race kit pickup is available before the event (date TBD) and on event day at Westwood Lake. Limited parking is available at the venue. Post-run light refreshments and community resource tables will be available at the event tent. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
