Pride Run & Walk is hosted by the Vancouver Frontrunners every year. This event was created to give back to our community, specifically Out in Schools and the LOUD Foundation’s Pride Youth Scholarships. Our second, equally important, goal is to have fun!
Even though we still can't get together face to face in 2021, we can still support our deserving beneficiaries, and have fun! Our options for 2021 include 5km run or walk, 10km run or walk and either one with a team. This means everyone in BC and beyond can participate. We will open the event from Friday, July 16th through Sunday, August 8th, 2021, around the time of usual (and unusual) Pride events in 2021. This means you can head out whenever suits your own schedule, on your favourite route.
Now that we are in Step 2 of BC's restart plan, this means that teams and friends and family can enjoy their Pride Run or Walk together. We'll be posting ideas for you and your teams on the Pride Run & Walk Facebook and Instagram.
Last year our safely socially distanced participants (some were so distant they were in France & Australia!) raised over $14,700 for our beneficiaries. Our 2021 goal is to raise $20,000.
Great news! Our registrations to date have more than covered our small virtual event budget, so all additional registration fees will go to our beneficiaries!
Stay positive, stay active, be kind to one another.
Registration fees
5km Run/Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
Select this option if you want to run or walk 5km.
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CA$30.00Apr 15 – Aug 8
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10km Run or Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
Select this option if you want to run or walk 10km.
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CA$30.00Apr 15 – Aug 8
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Course and Site Location
In typical years, we start and end at Second Beach Park, on an out and back course. 2021 is anything but typical! This year, you can choose your own course. Provincial guidelines recommend you stay close to home, so pick a route that you know well and be sure someone knows where you will be. After your run or walk, you can upload your results with the RunKeeper app, or manually by submitting a screenshot from the app of your choice.
If you're outside the Vancouver area, great! Please take and share photos of yourself and landmarks on your route to our event page on Facebook and the #vanfrontrunners Instagram.
Charity Fundraising
All profits and proceeds of Pride Run & Walk go towards two very special community beneficiaries, LOUD Foundations Pride Youth Scholarship Fund and Out in Schools.
Out in Schools
Out in Schools engages youth through film in the promotion of safer and more diverse learning environments, free from homophobia, transphobia and bullying.
Homophobia, transphobia and bullying are serious issues facing today's youth, particularly queer youth. By bringing queer films to local high schools to facilitate discussion with youth on bullying, homophobia and stereotypes, we give youth a safer space to explore these issues. We aim to increase understanding through education to combat the issues threatening the safety of our classrooms for all students.
LOUD Business - Pride Youth Scholarship Fund
LOUD Business, through its charitable arm, the LOUD Foundation raises funds and invests in the future leaders of the Canadian LGBTQ community. They believe that by supporting the development of students who possess drive, vision, compassion and knowledge, we can improve society and increase awareness of our diverse community.
Top fundraisers
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View fundraiser page for Vanessa
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Vanessa LouieRaised: CA$961.77 |
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View fundraiser page for Blair
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Blair SmithCA$646.32 RaisedCA$835.00 Goal |
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View fundraiser page for Leifka
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Leifka VissersCA$375.85 RaisedCA$750.00 Goal |
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View fundraiser page for WINDA
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WINDA CHANRaised: CA$349.06 |
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View fundraiser page for Jeff
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Jeff PopeCA$317.96 RaisedCA$1,000.00 Goal |
Contact information
- Event contact
- Karen
- Website
- Visit website
