Midsummer 8K

Welcome to the Midsummer 8k, a fantastic, flat, fast course in beautiful Kelowna, BC! Hit the streets of our beautiful city as you follow a winding out-and-back course along the shore of Lake Okanagan. The route has no major intersections and mostly follows a dedicated bike path so this is the perfect opportunity to get back out there and dust away those Covid cobwebs!

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History

The Midsummer 8K Race has been a stalwart of the Kelowna Running Club and Interior Running Association road race series, in varying form and over various courses, for over 30 years. This year will see the race return as an in-person event after several years' absence due to Covid.

Some features to note:

  • Run in beautiful Kelowna, BC!
  • Registration open now.
  • Chip timing for a more accurate finish time.
  • Water station at 2.5k and 5.5k
  • Cash prizes for top three overall male and female finishers!
  • Race course newly re-certified in 2022 and is not only scenic but flat and fast.
  • Prizes for top 3 male and female finishers in each age category
  • Tons of draw prizes to be won!
  • Early bird pricing available for the first 50 registrants.
  • The penultimate race of the 2022 IRA Road Race Series.
  • More details to follow.

Date: Sunday, July 10, 2022
Time: Race Start at 8:00am
Location: Gyro Park, 3400 Lakeshore Road, Kelowna

One Mile Kid's Fun Run

Do you have kids that are looking to get involved too? Mamas for Mamas are pleased to announce the One Mile Kid's Fun Run that will take place after the main 8k race.

You can register on the day of the event or Mamas for Mamas will be accepting pre-registration at their Kelowna location (More details to follow!)

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