Forever Young Run - Richmond
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Forever Young Run - Richmond
The Forever Young Club presents an annual running event that promotes active senior living and is open exclusively to people aged 55 and over. The event includes an 8K race and a 5K Fun Run, and offers a full race-day community atmosphere.
- 8K course on flat compact gravel along the North Dyke beside the middle arm of the Fraser River.
- 5K Fun Run with a commemorative event pin and overall recognition.
The course begins at the Richmond Olympic Oval and is sanctioned by BC Athletics. Timing is provided by Startline Timing with a chip attached to each bib. First aid personnel are positioned at the Start/Finish area and at two other points on the course; radio equipped staff will patrol by bicycle. Volunteers are stationed at each kilometre marker and there are water and first aid stations at McCallan Road and Barnard Drive.
Participant perks include a technical T-shirt, snacks and coffee, chip timing, and a post-event gathering with food, beverages and music. Age group awards are provided and participants aged 90 and over receive free registration. Registration fees vary by date with early, regular and late rates in effect for the entry periods listed by the organizers.
Package pickup is available at Runinn in Vancouver, at the Richmond Olympic Oval Sport Store, and on race day at the Richmond Olympic Oval Riverside Plaza. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
