Starting Block Winter Carnival 10k and 3k run

Starting Block Winter Carnival 10k and 3k run

This is a winter race. Run fast to stay warm!

The Starting Block 10k and 3k Fun run is excited to be part of the Vernon Winter Carnival! This year's Carnival theme is “Team Carnival – Canada Goes for Gold!”. The festival will feature a variety of activities, including snow-filled games, contests, team events, community celebrations, and après-style parties. It will coincide with the start of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. So many opportunities to celebrate so wear your best Team Canada costume and be eligible for a prize!

• The 10k is flat or gently rolling through rural-residential and agricultural countryside.
• The 3km is an all-paved and flat out-and-back. NOTE there are no placings or awards for the 3km fun event.

For over 35 years this race has been a stalwart of the Kal RATS (Running And Triathlon Sports) Club and the Interior Running Association race series, and Mel Spooner and Endurance Health and Fitness are pleased to keep the tradition alive!

Time and Date: 10 AM Sunday Feb 8, 2026

Location: Lavington Park - 6408 Lavington Way, Coldstream, BC - Take Hwy 6, 13 km east from Vernon. Turn right on School Road just past the Canco gas station. Parking is along School Road. Please do not park on Lavington Way at race finish line.

Post race awards will take place in Lavington Park OUTSIDE so be sure to bring warm clothes and your own chairs and even some blankets!

IMPORTANT: Registration is ONLINE ONLY for both the 10k and the 3k fun run. Registration closes at 6 PM Saturday Feb 7, 2026.

When completing your online race registration, please use your proper or legal name only. (no nicknames) This covers the race and yourself for liability insurance.

Volunteers: If you are not running the event, we would greatly appreciate your help as a volunteer. Sign up and indicate which position you’d like at SignUp.com.

There will be refreshments and door prizes after the race. Expect ice and snow.

NOTE: This is a cup-free event. Please bring your own water and also please bring a cup for coffee. Thank you for helping us lesson our footprint 👣!

The 10K and 3K Routes: The 3km fun run is an all-paved, flat loop with an out-and-back. NOTE: There will be no placings or awards for the 3km.

RACE PACKAGE PICK UP: SATURDAY FEB 7 1-4pm PM AT THE STARTING BLOCK 3100 29TH AVE, VERNON ( NOTE: SATURDAY PICK UP ONLY AVAILABLE TO THOSE REGISTERED BEFORE 6PM THURSDAY FEB 6 ) AND RACE DAY FEB 9 UNTIL 9:50 AM in the tennis courts near the start and finish area.

Visit Endurance Health and Fitness website for more info on other events and coaching opportunities. https://ehfcoaching.ca/index.php/winter-carnival-10k/