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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
Across the Lake Swim Kelowna
Saturday, July 18th, 2026
The Across the Lake Swim Kelowna is Canada's largest and longest running open water swim. With a history dating back to 1949, it was initially used as a rite of passage for local swim clubs and was a major part of the Kelowna Regatta.
Today, it serves as a bucket list item for friends and families, who take on the classic 2.1km distance across stunning Okanagan Lake. Not quite ready for the 2.1km? Try the shorter 1.5km across the lake.
Your registration includes FREE Fresh Air Open Water Swim Clinics that take place every Saturday for 5 weeks before the swim. Also included:
Cool swag,
Event cap
Finish line food
Insurance
Transportation to the start line
Awards at the finish
and the thrill of swimming across Okanagan Lake!
The prices shown include all fees and taxes. No surprises at checkout!
Wait! You could get a $60 swim credit, save 15% off additional registrations, skip the package pickup line, and get no charge transfers by becoming a Lake Club member. Learn more about all the perks!
Join athletes from across the country in the heart of the Okanagan for the iconic Argus Apple Triathlon presented by Kal Tire! Taking place in beautiful Kelowna, British Columbia, this multi-sport event offers a variety of race distances for all levels—from beginners to elite competitors. Swim in the clear waters of Okanagan Lake, cycle through the scenic city streets and wine country, and run along Kelowna’s picturesque waterfront.
2026 Event Schedule
*subject to change
Saturday, August 8, 2026
Race Expo
Package Pick Up
Bike Check In (Sprint, Standard, Standard Aquabike and Relays)
Sunday, August 9, 2026
Standard Distance Triathlon - Individual and Relays
Standard Distance Aquabike
Sprint Distance Triathlon - Individual
BC Super Series - Draft Legal Super Sprint Race (Elite Youth ages 14-23)
Kids and Youth Races
*Standard, Standard Aquabike and Sprint Distance races are all Triathlon Canada Age Group National Championships - no prior qualification required.
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