Run the Errands - Victoria
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About the race
Run The Errands is the second edition of an unsanctioned, community-driven race presented by HOKA, the Soup Kitchen, and Frontrunners. The event is based at Frontrunners Footwear in Victoria at 1200 Vancouver Street and uses a fast-paced grocery run format through downtown Victoria. Participants compete in teams of two. Each team receives an envelope with a shopping list, chooses its own route through downtown, completes the list, returns to Frontrunners, and crosses the finish line.
Organizers include occasional side challenges along the route that offer access to limited HOKA prizes. The winning team members each receive a pair of shoes from HOKA, and every participant receives an exclusive HOKA bag. Food and drinks are available back at the store. The event is unsanctioned, so roads and businesses remain open.
Organizers ask participants to respect traffic laws, be kind and patient when shopping, and avoid pushing or disruptive behavior. Lights are mandatory, such as a headlamp or a light up vest. Participants are encouraged to wear a running outfit and running shoes, or try on shoes from HOKA's fleet. All registration fees and purchased items support the Soup Kitchen.
Money collected is returned to participants to complete shopping lists, and any leftover funds are donated to the Soup Kitchen, which provides weekday meals to many people in downtown Victoria. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
