Joy In Action Virtual Run/Walk/Cycle Fundraising Challenge

This event is being held in loving memory of Dr. Paul Wawryko, who passed away in December of 2023. Paul was a beloved friend, coworker, and family member to countless people and we plan to honour his memory with an annual 5K event. He was an avid runner, completing the Chicago Marathon 3 times, the Boston Marathon twice, and a half Ironman in Chattanooga. Paul was an incredibly talented and hard working runner, accomplishing the incredible feat of a sub-3 hour marathon on his first attempt, and completed all 5 of his marathons with sub-3 hour finish times. He aspired to complete the 6 global major marathons and intended to compete in the Boston Marathon annually. Seeing his loved ones commemorate him in this way would mean a lot to him.

The proceeds from the event will be used to fund an annual scholarship for the department of Pathology, where Paul worked and won a prestigious teaching award as the educator of the year. The remaining funds will be donated to various causes which were near and dear to Paul’s heart. A post-race event will be held featuring a beer created specifically for this event. We believe that an event combining fitness, camaraderie, and the outdoors is a perfect way to remember Paul, and we hope to see you all there.

THE REDLINE 1800

FIND YOUR LIMIT

Presented by City Park Runners

Get your crew of 4 ready for the most ELECTRIC relay Winnipeg’s ever seen.

The backdrop:

– Birchwood Auto Race Loop

– Lights. Live DJ. Smoke Machine's. High Energy.

– And 200 racers chasing glory across concrete lanes.

Friday, September 18th

8:00 PM

BIRCHWOOD AUTOMOTIVE (3965 PORTAVE AVE)

$50/participant to register

Each participant will receive the following:

• Fully branded event shirt

• Commemorative race bib

• Pulled pork tacos (CRAVE Kitchen)

• Drink from Healthy Sips

• Other snacks and drinks through out the night

• SURPRISE finishers gift

• AND ONE HELL OF A PARTYYYYYYY!

We are excited to have ON, New Balance, Brooks, ASICS, and Saucony partner with us for this SPECIAL night!

The Challenges:

Challenge 1:

A .80KM closed loop roadway. As a team of 4, run as many laps possible in the 30 minutes.

Challenge 2:

Want to test your speed on an ALL OUT 1 MILE time trial? Now is your time as we will also be having a 1 mile challenge for those who want to throw it down hard in that race category.

All lit by LED, pumped with music, and designed to test your speed and strategy.

The Premise:

Top relay teams from each bracket will move onto the finals.

Top 1 milers will move onto the finals.

Bracket style to make it fair.

To keep things equal and inclusive, 1 or more of your team members must identify as female or non-binary.

It is all about strategy and planning out the attack as only one member of your team is on the course going their hardest at a time.

Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a beginner taking on your first relay, you won’t want to miss this electric energy!

Teams of 4

50 teams max!

First to the finish OWNS the night.

Why?

Because... why not?

Unreal vibes. Post-run food. Drinks. Prizes and Surprises.

GRAB YOUR CREW and GET READY TO RUN FAST

This one’s gonna MOVE.

Run Of Show:

7:00pm - Runner check in opens

8:00pm - Runner check in closes

8:15pm - Warm up and circuit preview

8:30pm - Runner pre race briefing/instruction

8:45pm - Relay teams in staging areas

9:00pm - Let the races begin

9:00pm - 30 minute hot lap relay begins

9:45pm - 1 mile race begins

10:15pm - hot lap relay championship

10:45pm - 1 mile championship

11:00pm - After party and awards

Creating a Team

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Join a Team

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