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Celebrate Canada Day with purpose at the Brian Rhodes Memorial 5KM Run in beautiful Kelowna, BC 🇨🇦❤️
This community-driven event brings runners, walkers, families, and friends together to honour the life and legacy of Brian Rhodes. Enjoy an inspiring 5km route through one of the Okanagan’s most scenic settings. Whether you’re racing for a personal best or walking in remembrance, this event is about connection, celebration, and community spirit. Join us on July 1st to move, remember, and celebrate Canada Day—one step at a time.
5k description
This flat, fast out and back 5K starts and finishes at City Park, following along Abbott Street. Runners head south with long straight sections and gentle turns before turning around at the 2.5 km mark and racing back to the finish. With minimal elevation change and a straightforward layout, this course is ideal for steady pacing, first time 5K runners, and anyone chasing a personal best.
Route
Kids 1km Description
A fun and friendly 1km run for kids of all ages! The course runs 0.5km out and 0.5km back, making it easy to follow and perfect for little legs. Parents are welcome to run or walk alongside their kids for support and encouragement.
Race Bib Pick Up - Tuesday, June 30th 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm at Play Stores. (101-1950 Harvey Ave) and Wednesday, July 1st 6:15 am - 7:15 am at City Park (1600 Abbott Street).
5K Start Time - 7:30 am
Kids Fun Run Start Time - 8:15 am
Note: Registration is ONLINE ONLY. Registration closes at 6:00 pm Tuesday, June 30th. There is no day of race registration.
No dogs allowed on the run; you will be disqualified if you take your dog.
If you have a baby jogger, we ask that you start at the back of the group.
NO REFUNDS
When completing your online race registration, please use your proper or legal name only, (no nicknames). This covers the race and yourself for liability insurance.
Refreshments, awards, and draw prizes will follow after the race. There will also be a draw for a pair of New Balance shoes (courtesy of New Balance), three $50 Gift Cards from IRA's gold sponsor, Play in Kelowna, and a free entry to the Midsummer 8K (courtesy of the Interior Running Association).
Accommodation - The Sandman Hotel is offering a discount for those looking for accommodation for the event. Please us code: IRA1983
Finishers Medals included
Route - Out 2.5 Km & Back 2.5km
Kids Route
Join runners from across the country at the Argus Apple Marathon presented by Kal Tire, a signature fall running event in the heart of the Okanagan. Held annually in October, this scenic race features a certified marathon, half marathon, 8K, and 1.6K kids’ fun run. The fast, flat course starts and finishes in downtown Kelowna’s City Park, winding along beautiful lakeside trails and city streets. Perfect for seasoned athletes and first-time runners alike!
2026 Event Schedule
*Subject to change
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Race Expo & Package Pick Up - City Park - 11am to 5pm
Family Fun Run (1.6km) - City Park - 2pm
Sunday, September 27, 2026
Bag Check & Expo Open - 6am
Marathon & Half Marathon Start - 7:30am
8km Start - 8:15am
8km Awards - 10am
Half Marathon Awards - 10:30am
Marathon Awards - 12:30pm
What's included in your registration?
Professionally organized event on a certified marathon course - perfect for your next Boston Qualification
Swag bag with event t-shirt and other goodies from our local sponsors and vendors
Custom finish medal for all distances - Family, 8km, Half Marathon and Marathon distances
Post race food to reward you for your run
Dedicated team of volunteers to support your run
Stocked aid stations with water and electrolytes
Professional medical staff and traffic management on course to support you every step of the race
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