Fort St. John Mother's Day Run & Walk 2025
Fort St. John Mother's Day Run & Walk 2025
Sunday, May 11, 2025 | Surerus Park
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a meaningful community event designed for participants of all ages and abilities.
Choose from 2.5K, 5K, or 10K courses and help support Fort St. John Women’s Resource Society and their second-stage housing, Skye’s Place, a safe haven for women and children escaping violence.
8:30 a.m.
Registration Opens
9:45 a.m.
10K Run Starts
10:00 a.m.
5K Run/Walk Starts
10:15 a.m.
2.5K Run/Walk Starts
11:30 a.m.
Award Ceremony & Closing
Event Schedule
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Everyone! The event is open to individuals, families, and teams of all fitness levels.
Yes, the 5K and 10K runs are chip-timed for those who wish to track their performance. The 2.5K course is untimed and ideal for families and casual participants.
Your support will directly benefit Skye’s Place, a second-stage housing program from the Fort St. John Women’s Resource Society, which provides housing and trauma recovery support for women and children escaping abuse.
Funds help cover program costs, supplies, and resources to sustain a diverse range of supportive services and activities like:
• Weekly groups and onsite counselling sessions.
• Access to a dedicated health team and counsellor.
• Art therapy for adults and children.
• A Brain Injury Group, addressing unique recovery needs.
• Addictions day treatment to stay on track.
• Life skills workshops.
• Gardening activities with growing boxes, fruit trees, and berry bushes for families.
• Indigenous Circle of Security groups, honoring Indigenous perspectives in healing.
The Mother’s Day Run & Walk Fort St. John is a community-driven event that raises funds for the Fort St. John Women’s Resource Society and their second-stage housing program Skye’s Place, a haven for women and children escaping domestic violence. Participants can choose between a 2.5K, 5K run in Fort St. John, or a 10K race in British Columbia to walk, jog, or run in support of this vital cause.
Since its inception in 2011, the Rotary Club of Fort St. John organized the run, with the Fort St. John Women's Resource Society as the beneficiary of its proceeds. In 2024, Rotary officially passed the event management to us, entrusting our organization with its continued success.
While Rotary is no longer organizing the run, the event remains the same cherished community tradition. We are honoured to carry it forward, ensuring it continues to bring people together, promote health and wellness, and support vital programs for women and children in our community.The event takes place on Mother’s Day 2025 at Surerus Park in Fort St. John, BC. The exact time and event schedule will be shared closer to race day.
The 10K and the 5K run are chip-timed, making them a great option for competitive runners looking to track their performance. The 2.5K event is a fun run/walk, perfect for families, beginners, and those who want to participate at a more relaxed pace. No matter your experience level, this community charity run in BC welcomes everyone!
You can register online through our official event page. Click here for details on fees, registration deadlines, and how you can support women through running.
Registration fees vary depending on the race category. This is one of the most affordable charity runs in Canada, ensuring that everyone in the community can participate while contributing to an important cause. Click here for the list of prices.
No, registration fees are non-refundable. As this is a nonprofit fundraising race, all proceeds go directly to Skye’s Place to help families recovering from trauma. This policy applies even if the event is postponed or cancelled.
You can walk, run, or wheel! This is a family walkathon near me that welcomes all ages and abilities. It’s a great way to stay active while supporting a cause.
Yes! This is one of the best kids-friendly charity races in BC. We encourage families to join together and make it a special Mother’s Day walk in Canada.
Absolutely! We aim to make this event inclusive for everyone, including parents with strollers and individuals using mobility aids.
The event will take place on paved, flat paths. It’s a great course whether you’re training for a 5K run in Fort St. John or just looking to enjoy a leisurely walk.
Yes, the 10K race in British Columbia and the 5K run in Fort St. John are chip-timed, making them great options for competitive runners who want to track their performance. However, the 2.5K event is a fun run/walk and is not officially timed. Participants in all distances are welcome to set their own pace and enjoy the event!
This is a charity walk for women and children, and 100% of proceeds support Skye’s Place, a second-stage housing program of the Fort St. John Women’s Resource Society, helping families rebuild their lives after escaping violence.
Yes! If you can’t attend but still want to contribute, you can donate through this link. Every contribution helps provide housing, counselling, and support services for survivors of abuse.
Yes! We are always looking for community members to volunteer at a charity marathon and help with race logistics, water stations, and event setup. If you’re looking for volunteer opportunities in Fort St. John, this is a great way to give back! Click here to register as a volunteer.
Yes, there is free parking on-site.
We recommend arriving at least 30 minutes before your race start time to check in and warm up.
When registering on the Zone4 site, select the "cheque" payment option at checkout. Then, complete your registration and send your eTransfer separately. Be sure to include your Receipt # in the eTransfer details so we can match your payment to your registration. For detailed instructions, follow our step-by-step guide here.
The fee is charged for the use of the Zone 4 registration platform. It is not something we collect but is required to process registrations through their system.
Location
Surerus Park, 86 Street & 101 Avenue, Fort St. John, BC
The Fort St. John Women’s Resource Society is a Registered Canadian Charity serving low-income families in the community. The run raise funds for Skye’s Place, a second-stage housing for women escaping violence. The event is held annually on Mother’s Day in Fort St. John, BC.
Registered Canadian Charity 10739 6020 RR0001
Contact Info
Address:
9908 96th Avenue, Fort St. John, BC V1J 6X9
Phone:
250-787-1121
Email:
fundraising@fsjwrs.ca
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