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The Lightning Bolt

Lace up for the 7th Annual Lightning Bolt!

You are invited to an active event for the whole family, Saturday, September 23 at Point Pelee National Park! The 7th Annual UMEI Lightning Bolt consists of a 5k / 10k Walk or Run, a kids’ 1k run and a 400m kids’ dash. Registration includes free entry into the park, race shirt, awards, and door prizes. Sign up today and invite your friends!

What Your Registration Includes:

  • Free entry into Point Pelee
  • A Lightning Bolt race shirt (must register by the early bird deadline of September 10, 2023)
  • Chip timed event by WRACE
  • Post race refreshments
  • Awards (1st place male/female for 5K and 10K, 1st place male/female 5K walk, kids medals)
  • Door prizes

Registration:

  • A family rate is available for 2 adults over 18 and up to 3 children up to 18 (all for 5K).
  • A family rate is available for 2 adults over 18 and up to 3 children participating in the Family 5K Lightning Run/Walk.
  • If kids from a family registered in the Family Run/Walk would like to participate in the Kids 400m Dash or the Kids 1K Run, please use code "FAMILY" to get 50% off each child's registration.

Things To Note:
Register by the early bird deadline to receive a Lightning Bolt race athletic shirt.
Awards ceremony and door prize draw immediately after the race (you must be present to receive your prize). This event runs rain or shine!

Registration fees

Kids Lightning 1k Run Closed

This one is just for the kids! (12 and under)

  1. $25.00
    Jun. 17 - Sep. 22

Family 5k Lightning Run/Walk Closed

2 adults and up to 3 children UNDER 18. Families must register in one transaction by clicking “ADD ANOTHER REGISTRANT” for each person and selecting "Family 5k Lightning Run/Walk". Discount will reflect on the final checkout page.

  1. $150.00
    Jun. 17 - Sep. 22

Kids Lightning Dash 400m Closed

  1. $25.00
    Jun. 17 - Sep. 22

5k Lightning Walk Closed

Online registration closed

  • This is for walkers only. If you plan to run and walk, please be mindful and register as a runner.

    1. $50.00

      Early bird pricing

      Jun. 17 – Sep. 10
    2. $60.00
      Sep. 11 – Sep. 22

10k Lightning Bolt Run Closed

Online registration closed

    1. $55.00

      Early bird pricing

      Jun. 17 – Sep. 10
    2. $70.00
      Sep. 11 – Sep. 22

5k Lightning Run Closed

Online registration closed

    1. Online registration closed

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Micah Warkentin

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Contact information

Event contact
UMEI Office
Email
office@umei.ca
Phone
519 326-7448
Website
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