11Th Annual Winter Solstice Run
A festive grassroots feel good event that will leave you feeling merry and bright! The Winter Solstice Run is all about raising community spirit: the spirits of the participants & the spirits of those in need in our local community
Date/Time: Dec 16 2023, 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
Port Coquitlam, PocoTrail/TCT: Cedar Drive & Victoria Drive4080 Cedar Dr
Tickets
Cost: by donation
A flat out & back route with beautiful river & snowcapped mountain views. 5km, 10km or 21km Run or Walk
Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/16395587
(Classic map of route will also be posted)
We all know that this has been an especially tough few years and unfortunately, the number of those in need has grown.
To participate, Winter Solstice Run participants are asked to make a donation to SHARE (online using the link below or in person the morning of the event) and/or make a donation to the Shoe Gift Boxes being assembled for the folks at the shelter at 3030 Gordon.
Here is how you can enter the fun:
*REGISTER and DONATE*
1) REGISTER
- right here by clicking on the 'Going' button
2) DONATE to:
a) SHARE: monetary donations online at
https://www.canadahelps.org/.../11th-annual-winter.../
b) 3030 Gordon: Shoe Gift Box for 70 folks
Items needed :
-gently used running shoes
-socks
-mitts/gloves
-toques
-hand warmers
-energy bars
-festive candies/treats
-tooth brushes
-tooth paste
-soap
-hand sanitizer
*CONTACTLESS DROP OFF of these items can be done at:
13 Timbercrest Drive, Port Moody
-There will be 2 large bins on the front porch
-1 for shoe donations
-1 for the rest of the donations.
Special Notes for WSR day:
-Dress in your festive best!
-This is a kiddo and dog friendly event
-Take fun photos along the way, share them to the Winter Solstice Run FB page and tag them #WSR2022
-Look for festive km markers along the route
Pick your distance, pick your donation, be festive and have fun!
Looking forward to raising some cheer with all of you!
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