Race 1 - 2020 5k Challenge - CoffeeRun

In Partnership with the Yellowknife True North Rotary Club

May 3, 2020 - Virtually join the Yellowknife Multisport Club and Yellowknife True North Rotary Club on Zoom to celebrate our first 5k run challenge event of 2020 and help the community at the same time. You can do 3k/5k/10k/COVID-19k options. Or any distance you feel like.


We are not sure how many 5k events will happen this year yet but Complete 3 or more of these fun run/walks and you will complete the challenge thereby receiving a Glorious Medal and the adoration of all your friends and family who lack this experience and medal!


This run is a special run to support local coffee shop staff.

  • Your $30 race fee gives you a $20 gift card "medal" to one of a number of local coffee shops.
  • Remainder of money (after expenses) will be given as a tip to staff at a local coffee shop.
  • You are welcome to add an additional tip in your race fees to go 100% to staff at a local coffee shop
  • You are also welcome to opt out of the $20 Gift Card and give that as a tip to the hard working coffee shop staff.


#1 rule - - ABSOLUTELY NO people should be doing this as an organized group run. This is a Social Distancing event and all rules in place from the GNWT or your local government MUST be respected. READ THE WAIVER CAREFULLY.


NOTE: For this Run/Walk you can plan your own route outside socially distant from others or on a treadmill in your own home. Run/walk at your own time or plan to start or end and join in on a Zoom channel and celebrate our success.


As usual please note this is a fun run/walk .

  • You are welcome to share your results with everyone on social media or in the Zoom chat post run.
  • If running outside be sure to:
  • bring a phone with you for an emergency
  • Plan proper fueling (food/water)
  • plan your route to avoid congestion
  • DO NOT use headphones
  • If you plan on going on a trail, please notify friends or family of your route, let them know you started and finished.
  • plan your time and route to avoid congestion and traffic.


As normal there are no prizes for first place, the only requirement is that you participate and have a good time. Race hard and get your best 5K time if you want, have a walk with dog and just have a nice day out celebrating how we can come together as Yellowknifers and support our city while being active.


If you are not from Yellowknife and wish to participate we can send you a $20 Gift card to Tim Hortons and our gratitude for helping out Yellowknife.


Date: May 3, 2020


Cost: $30 race fee optional coffee shop staff tip


Check in (on Zoom - instructions will be sent Saturday May 2, 2020) : 9:45am Check in– Runs/walks start at 10:00am - you can also do this run/walk at any time on May 3, 2020.


Starting line: Your choice, but must practice social distancing rules as set forth from GNWT or your local Government. ABSOLUTELY NO groups of runners. This is a virtual event.


Gift Certificate Medals will be delivered to the address provided in registration, please be accurate in your home address. Please come on Zoom and support all the participants running on their achievement! OR even watch some of us running on treadmills. :-)



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