The IWK 5K - In Memory of Jessica is a family friendly fun run/walk to help support the IWK Health Centre. Jennifer Manuel started organizing this event in 2010 to commemorate her twin daughter Jessica, who passed away June 12, 2008 in the IWK Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). She started running to help her mentally and so she could be there for Jessica's twin, Alyssa who was still in the NICU. Running gave her the strength she needed to get through each day. She wanted to run in a race that she was passionate about, and was looking for a run for the IWK, or for a children's charity, but she couldn't find one locally...so she started her own. Giving back to the IWK is her way to turn a tragedy in her family's life to something positive for other families who depend on the IWK services. 
Registration fees
5K Walk/Run Closed
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$30.00Jan. 1 - May 25
Seniors 5K Walk/Run Closed
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$20.00Jan. 1 - May 25
Youth 5K Walk/Run Closed
Age for Youth - 18 and under.
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$15.00Jan. 1 - May 25
1K Walk/Run Closed
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$15.00Jan. 1 - May 25
500m Dash Closed
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$15.00Jan. 1 - May 25
Family Fun Walk/Run Closed
Each family can register a minimum no. of 4 (2 adults and 2 children) and a maximum no. of 8 (2 adults and 6 children) family members. Each additional family member over 4 will be charged an additional fee of $10.
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$80.00Jan. 1 - May 25
Adult Team Registration Closed
Adult Team Requirements:
- Minimum of 10 members. (Select "Adult Team Registration" sub-event for members 1-10)
- If you are registering 11+ members, you must select sub-event "5km Run/Walk" (price will be $20 per person) for members 11 on.
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$200.00Jan. 1 - May 25
Virtual Run 5K Closed
Virtual Run for people who are away but want to run the 5k can do a virtual run and they can send us a pic with their distance complete and we will mail them their medal.
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$30.00Jan. 1 - May 25
3K Walk/Run Closed
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$30.00Jan. 1 - May 25
Seniors 3K Walk/Run Closed
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$20.00Jan. 1 - May 25
Youth 3K Walk/Run Closed
Age for youth 18 and under
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$15.00Jan. 1 - May 25
Top donors
| No. | Name | Amount |
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| 1 | Tammy MacLennan | $500.00 |
| 2 | John Wesley Chisholm | $500.00 |
| 3 | Tanya Bishop | $100.00 |
| 4 | Trevor Flynn | $100.00 |
| 5 | Faye Kingston | $100.00 |
Top teams
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McAdam FlynnsRaised:$650.00 |
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| 2 |
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The Norton FlynnsRaised:$190.00 |
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| 3 |
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Northern PeachesRaised:$25.00 |
Top fundraisers
| 1 |
View fundraiser page for Lisa
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Lisa Kidney$600.00 Raised$750.00 Goal |
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| 2 |
View fundraiser page for John
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John Flynn$315.00 Raised$500.00 Goal |
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| 3 |
View fundraiser page for Sean
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Sean FlynnRaised: $245.00 |
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| 4 |
View fundraiser page for Heather
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Heather Avery$225.00 Raised$200.00 Goal |
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| 5 |
View fundraiser page for Hayden
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Hayden FlynnRaised: $145.00 |
Event schedule
- Fri., May 24, 2019 5:00 p.m. - Race Kit Pick Up Sunnyside Mall Community Booth
- Sat., May 25, 2019 10:00 a.m. - Race Kit Pick up Bedford Place Mall
- Sun., May 26, 2019 9:30 a.m. - Welcome
- Sun., May 26, 2019 9:40 a.m. - 500m
- Sun., May 26, 2019 9:50 a.m. - 1K
- Sun., May 26, 2019 10:00 a.m. - 5K
Contact information
- Event contact
- Race Director - Jennifer Manuel
- Phone
- +1 902-488-6046
