Event #5 2020 Fun Run/Walk - September Scavenger Hunt!

In Partnership with the Yellowknife True North Rotary Club

September 1 to 20, 2020 - Its a scavenger hunt with Yellowknife Multisport Club and Yellowknife True North Rotary Club!

Event #5 2020 Fun Run/Walk Challenge - September Scavenger Hunt!

The much anticipated 5th event is finally being announced. Its not a run like you are used to, but it will get you out and active in the community!

As always if 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 between September 1 and 20, 2020

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.


For this event you will complete 4 or more of the following 10 tasks and uploading pictures participating to a Zone4 results page.

  1. walk the Frame Lake Trail and take a picture at the Marylyn Robertson plaque.
  2. Hike the nature trail at Prelude lake. (Either trail)
  3. Climb the stairs at Pilots monument 2 times and take a picture
  4. Go for a walk from Bristol monument and walk both sets of stairs behind the cemetery in the valley.
  5. Get a picture in the back bay cemetery on the bridge built by rotary!
  6. Hike the prospectors trail at Fred Henne and get a picture in the bog area or some area that is interesting.
  7. Get a picture in 2 of Yellowknife's tennis courts.
  8. Walk a dog at the SPCA OR at least walk the ATV trail along the bypass road for at least the block that SPCA is on.
  9. Choose one of your own adventures in Yellowknife and make it super fun!!
  10. On September 20 between 2pm and 4pm meet the wonderful rotary volunteers in Rotary Park and get a picture with us. (Pick up your medal if you have completed 3 events.)

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

When running/walking be sure to:

  • bring a phone with you for emergency,
  • Always inform someone when you are going into the woods.
  • 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,
  • Always notify someone when you start and finish your route. Notify a friend or family member. (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 : September 1 to 20, 2020

Cost : $15 (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


There is NO Zoom kickoff meeting for this event.


Finish line:

Enter your results in Zone4 to finish the event by midnight September 21, 2020

If you are unable to enter your time please email the race director your results via email (by September 22, 2020) so your hard work can be credited to you.

**There are NO exceptions to this rule, please don't ask - We are finalizing medal/prize requirements for the 6th event and need to know who completed this event for our numbers.**


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Registration open Aug 28, 2020Sep 20, 2020
Registration is Closed