2021 Rogers Insurance Run for L'Arche

Welcome Back & Looking ahead to 2021!

We are delighted to announce our 11th Annual Rogers Insurance Run for L'Arche Event, to take place March 27, 2021!

For those who have been on the journey with us, or are new to our important fund raising event, Rogers Insurance helped found a mixed Run/Walk Event in 2011 in conjunction with Economical Insurance our "Presenting Sponsor" since inception, and continues to coordinate and lead the Race, in one of the most popular early spring season events on the Calgary Running Calendar.

To date, you have helped raise $500,000 for L'Arche Calgary programs to support people with developmental disabilities.

Here in Calgary, L'Arche supports five homes, a Supported Independent Living Program, and a Tamarak Day Program. L'Arche Calgary creates a community with over 100 people, including 33 core members with disabilities.

L'Arche Calgary is partnered with 30 Homes across Canada, and is part of serving 153 Communities and 21 Community Programs, in 38 Countries on 5 Continents.

Event News!

Traditionally we have provided Certified Half Marathon, 10km & 5Km Distances, here on the City of Calgary Pathways System, not forgetting our 1Km Fun Snowman's Run and Obstacle Course.

Covid-19 has impacted all aspects of our lives and events, including our upcoming 2021 Event format, which will be offered, subject to all City of Calgary & Alberta Health Guidelines in place and obviously may be subject to change.

Our Runners Experience Coordinator will be available for all questions or concerns.

We will be offering 2 Options for you to participate.

#1 In Person Event - 10Km & 5Km.

Currently we are permitted to offer 2 Distances with a restricted maximum registration of #200 Participants.

Venue & Formal Routes on the City of Calgary Pathways details will be provided and whilst not Certified for this Event, both distances will be chipped timed.

Event - Saturday March 27, 2021

Start Times.

10K - 8:30am - staggered start time slots will be available.

5 K - 10:00am - staggered start time slots will be available.

#2 Virtual Event - Half Marathon, 10Km & 5Km Routes.

We will provide City of Calgary Pathway Route Options, Formats, location[s] and date[s] options we leave to our creative participants!

Can you help us beat our Virtual Participation Target for Registrations currently standing at #450 participants?

Saturday 27, 2021 - Sunday April 4, 2021 - 11:59pm.

Startline Timing

We are delighted to confirm that Startline Timing will again be leading and supporting us throughout both events!

Event Overview.

We welcome all levels of runners, walkers and rollers, [No pets allowed on the In-Person Event] and please note there will be very limited on-course services.

We are only providing a Finishing Medal for all Participants - In Person & Virtual - for our event, and will return to Top Placement Times, Age Categories, Teams & Insurance Industry Awards in the future,

All participants will receive a Race Kit-Bag consisting of a Crested Lunch Bag, Mask, Finishing Medal, Bib and post event, a Printable Finishers Certificate.

Race-Kit Pick-Up at Strides Running Stores Calgary Locations details to be provided.

Out of Town/Province Requests for Mail Out Service will be provided for an additional fee of $8.00. [International Postage Rates will apply.]

Without your registrations and donations our past 10 year's of successes would not have been possible and look forward to seeing you again in 2021.

Back by Popular Demand!

Run the Double -

Register for both the Original St. Patrick's Day Road Race [ Sunday 14, March 2021] and Rogers Run for L'Arche [ Saturday 27th, March 2021] and receive a $25 Gift Card from Stride's Running Store!. You may choose from either the 10Km or 5Km Distances to participate,

Raise - $250 in donations and we will credit you your registration fee in return.

Contact your Runners Experience Coordinator when reaching your target and the dollar amount has been processed as set out on this platform.

First #10 Registrants - Sorry all taken by the Early Birds!

We will gladly credit back to you - your registration fee! [sorry - does not include any Race-Kit mail-out charge[s] ].

Event Volunteer Opportunities.

In past years you, our 200 plus core supporters have enabled to ensure all our Event successes.

This year we are needing fewer positions for the In-Person Event Day - Saturday March 27, 2021 and will include:

Event Venue - Set Up & Break Down & Greeters only.

Limited Course Marshalls & Cyclists.

New Position - Ambassadors!

A new approach for us - even if you are not a runner and can't make it to volunteer we still need your vital support,

Consider registering as an Ambassador- individual donations make a difference, you can support a participant or build a team of fund raisers.

We will be drawing for great prizes to recognize the various results be they large or small. Every dollar counts!

Our Ambassador & Social Media Coordinator will support you every step of the way.

Event Sponsors.

It takes a village to make a successful event and that includes Sponsors! We have a variety of sponsorship levels available from $250- $2,500.

Should your organization wish to consider participating, for more information please contact us at:

runforlarche@rogersinsurance.ca

Thank you once more to our Participants, Volunteers, L'Arche Calgary Community, Sponsors and employees, friends, family and general public for your ongoing support in these uncertain times.

Look forward to being in contact with you and see all your postings on social media starting out on Saturday March 27, 2021

All questions or concerns, please direct all/any inquiries to:

runforlarche@rogersinsurance.ca.