Event #3 2020 - 5K Challenge - Mid-DAY/NIGHT-Sun Fun Run/Walk

In Partnership with the Yellowknife True North Rotary Club

July 4/5, 2020 - Walk/run or roll 3km, 5km or Choose your own adventure - with Yellowknife Multisport Club and Yellowknife True North Rotary Club!

Event #3 – Mid-DAY/NIGHT Sun Fun Run/Walk

We are excite to announce the much anticipated 3rd event in the “5k Fun Walk/Run Challenge” where you complete 3 or more of these challenges to earn a Glorious Series Medal and the adoration of all your friends and family who lack this experience and medal! There WILL be a special prize for participants that complete every single event this year. Trust me… you want to get this prize! (Please identify to me that you plan to try get this prize in the comments to race director at registration)

This event is virtual and is to be completed July 4, 2020 at Midnight OR July 5, 2020 at Noon.

We may be in phase 2 and all participants will respect the Chief Public Health Officers rules. We ARE NOT do this as an organized group run.  If you are doing this with any group do it according to the rules of the day from the GNWT. Exercising physical distancing at all times. READ THE WAIVER CAREFULLY.

Plan your own route inside or outside and physically distant from others and complete it at your own pace. It’s your choice. Walk/Run/Roll - anything non-motorized - just be legal and be safe!


As usual please note this is a fun non-competitive event!

When running be sure to:

  • bring a phone with you for emergency,
  • plan proper fueling (food/water),
  • dress for the conditions, proper footwear being extremely important,
  • Watchout for and stay clear of all wildlife,
  • plan your route to avoid congestion and traffic,
  • DO NOT use headphones,
  • It could be late so it is REQUIRED that you notify someone when you tart and finish your route. Notify a friend or family member, the ZOOM meeting is NOT notification. (RoadID and Strava have an app!)
  • Be reasonable in your choice of trail to complete this on and choose a route that is suitable for you physically.

As with all Series events, there are no prizes for first place. The only requirement is that you participate and have a good time. Run for a PB, walk with a dog or just have a nice day out celebrating how awesome we/you are!!

Date : July 4, 2020 Midnight OR July 5, 2020 Noon

Cost : $10 (participants aged 17** and under are free - a parent or guardian must sign the waiver)

**Register under 17 year olds separate from any paying participants to avoid charges related to the 17 and under registration


You are not required to use Zoom, but it is part of the fun, though reporting completion of the event on Zone4 is required.


Check in/Start Line:

July 4, 2020 - 11:40pm - Zoom starting coral

July 5, 2020 - 11:40am - Zoom starting coral


Race Time:

July 4, 2020 - midnight

July 5, 2020 - noon

June 13, 2020 to June 22, 2020


Finish line:

Zoom meeting is the finishline.

Enter your results in Zone4 to finish the event by midnight July 6, 2020

If you are unable to enter your time please email the race director your results (by July 7, 2020) so your hard work can be credited to you.


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Registration open Jun 21, 2020Jul 05, 2020
Registration is Closed