Be part of the event that was featured by Runners World as a race that gets you feeling the love! True loves, best buds, and solo runners/walkers are all welcomed at this fun race and post-race brunch!
When: Sunday, February 12th, 2023.
Registration/Packet Pick-up: 7am-8am outside of Gentle Ben's
FitKidz Mile Start: 8:00am (BEFORE the main race)
Relay, 4Mile, 2Mile Start: 8:30am
Where: Staging area at Main Gate Square outside of Gentle Ben's (865 E University Ave). Start line in front of UofA's Centennial Hall.
Packet Pick-Up & In-Person Registration Options:
1) At The Running Shop (3055 N Campbell) from 11-2 on Saturday, Feb 11th.
2) Outside of Gentle Ben's from 7am-8am on Sunday, Feb 12th.
Race Parking: Street parking and Tyndall Ave Garage are all free on weekends!
Race Options (Each lap includes one set of UofA stadium ramps!)
- 4 mile Relay: 2-person relay where each person runs a 2-mile lap. Friends, sweethearts & family members can be a team! Relays must show some form of PDA (Public Display of Affection) at the PDA Exchange Zone and at the awards ceremony to be eligible for prizes!
- 4 mile individual race: 2 laps of the course
- 2 mile fitness walk/jog: 1 lap of the couse
- Free FitKidz Mile at 8:00am (FitKidz mile does not include breakfast at Gentle Ben's)
Highlights:
-Free post-race hot breakfast at Gentle Ben's (not included with free FitKidz mile)
-Mimosa and bloody mary specials available for purchase at the awards party
-First mimosa or bloody mary free to SAR members
-Festive PDA relay exchange zone
-Costume & PDA contest
-Course includes UofA stadium ramps
-Optional super soft, quality race shirts with design from local artist. Guaranteed t-shirt orders until 2-1-23.
-Group challenge to win a keg from Gentle Ben's Brewing Co
-Benefits Ben's Bells Project!