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LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ON JUNE 17TH

We're looking forward to having you join us on Tuesday June 17 2025 at 7 pm

for The Runners Shop "Longest Day" Ekiden Relay Race

What the heck is an Ekiden Relay

An Ekiden relay is a long distance running team event. There is always a ceremonial Tasuki sash involved that the runners pass on to symbolize the teamwork (and sweat !) An Ekiden relay can be any distance. In our version each team will be (collectively) running the distance of a marathon. But fear not! The load is shared so it's over real quick. World record pace!

How it works ** it's slightly different this year.

• Each team is made up of 6 people. On each team two people will need to run 10k, three people will run 5k and one person will run 7.2k
• 7 pm Your two 10k runners will start
• 7:05pm your three 5k runners will start.
• The first 5k runner on your team to finish will tag your 7.2 k runner
• The 7.2 k runner will wear the Tasuki sash, as this runner is most likely to be your finishing runner. We'll provide you with the sash and a decorating station to personalize it!

REGISTRATION PROCESS

Your team captain has registered the team. You owe them money! A week out from race day I will send an email to the captain of each team asking them to confirm the names of the teams runners and what legs they are doing.

**Please remember that Tommy Thompson Park does not allow dogs. If someone is coming to watch they have to leave the dog at home.

AWARDS

The GRAND prize, HOKA shoes for the entire team, will be a random draw. If you are in the race , you are entered to win!! HOKA will be joining us on site.

MAURTEN IS IN THE HOUSE!! Maurten will be joining us on race day with product samples and gift packs for the first place team.

ADDITIONAL PRIZING WILL BE AWARDED TO THE TOP PLACE WOMEN'S TEAM BY VUORI AND THE TOP PLACE MIXED TEAM BY CIELE.

Charity partner

Help us support HOPES RISE

A running, reading and leadership program for kids

Founded by Canadian Olympian and long time Canadian women's marathon record holder Silvia Ruegger (February 23, 1961 – August 23, 2019). Silvia's vision for seeing transformational change led to her creating the charity Hopes Rise, before passing away from cancer in August. Audacious hope, which fuelled Silvia’s Olympic dream and the birth of the Running & Reading Club, fuels the dream to see all children in Canada hopeful about their future and equipped with the skills and qualities they need to flourish and be leaders in their community and nation. The Runners Shop is committed to playing an active role in keeping Silvia's dream of a bright future for all children alive.