Girolino
The spirit of the Giro di Burnaby is alive with the return of the Girolino for kids presented by Appia Development. Burnaby brings a pedal and dash event open to all kids aged 5-11 to Confederation Park
Date/Time: Jul 16 2023, 7:30 am to 1:00 pm
Burnaby, Confederation ParkTickets
Cost: $5.00
Find tickets: here
Helmets are mandatory and bikes must be in good working order to participate.
Advance registration is required, registration closes July 11.
There are 3 different bike and run course lengths:
- Mini course (5-6 years old): 350 m bike/200 m run
- Medium course (7-8 years old): 700 m bike/500 m run
- Long course (9-11 years old): 1050 m bike/500 m run
Schedule:
Cheer on the riders while enjoying food and fun activities for the whole family. Remember to bring a blanket or chair.
7:30-8:30 am: Bike check in*
8:45 am: Pre-race meeting for young athletes
9 am: Race starts. There will be staggered races based on age groups starting with the 5-11 year olds.
10:15 am: Medal presentations start. Presented by Burnaby City Council
11 am: Barbecue by the Burnaby Firefighters. All proceeds go to the Burnaby Firefighters Charitable Society. Race participants will have a ticket to redeem.
*Bike drop off takes place between 7:30-8:30 am at the north end of the Confederation Park gravel field (located on Penzance Drive off Willingdon Avenue).
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