Lace Up For Haiti
Sunday, June 22, 2025
5k Run | 11:00am Start
5k Walk | 11:15am Start
Sunday June 8 - Sunday Jun 22, 2025
Virtual 5k Walk or Run
Become A Child's Champion!
Becoming a Child's Champion is easy!
Simply register to complete a 5km run or walk, either with us on June 22 2025 in Kelowna BC, or virtually in your own city between June 8 - June 22. All funds raised ensures children in Haiti have access to education at our school Institute Mixte Remax.
Let's put our Feet on the Ground, and our Hearts in Haiti!
On June 22, You're doing more than just crossing the finish line
- You're providing a future to children in Haiti!
Haiti in My Heart educates over 300 children, Preschool to Grade 9, in Montrouis, Haiti, providing a low-barrier access to education. Families provide a nominal annual family registration fee. All other educational expenses (tuition, books, uniform, programming fees) are provided at no cost to our families. We also employ over 40 Haitian staff, and serve 66,000 daily meals each school year.
Digital engagement kits
Digital engagement kits may give you access to exclusive content, contests, discounts, offers, and other information from our partners, sponsors, and more!
Visit Participant Resources Closed on: Tue, June 24, 2025 12:00 a.m.
Anyone can walk or run 5km, right?! But what about connecting with the children you're supporting as well?
Create your own fundraising page and we'll match you with a student at our school. Then, earn Award Badges as you progress towards your goal!
| Award Badge | Milestone |
| 1st Donation | First Donation |
| Student Supplies (books and uniform) | $100 |
| Daily Lunch | $ 200 |
| Tuition | $ 250 |
| 1 Year of Education | $ 600 |
| 2 Years of Education | $ 1,200 |
| 3 Years of Education | $ 1,800 |
| 5 Years of Education | $ 3,000 |
| 10 Years of Education | $6,000 |
In Person 5km
Registration Dates | Registration Fees* |
Until April 30, 2025 | $45.00 |
| May 1 2025 - June 14 2025 | $55.00 |
| Jun 15 2025 - to Jun 22 2025 | $75.00 |
| Youth - 8-18 years | $45.00 |
| Senior - 65+ years | $45.00 |
| Family Rate | $45.00 per family member (members must all be registered at the same time in a single transaction) |
| *All entries are non-refundable and non-deferrable. Does not include processing transaction fees. |
| ** Family is at least 1 adult and children under the age of 18 years. |
Virtual 5km
Registration Dates | Registration Fees* |
| Until Jun 22, 2025 | $30.00 |
*All entries are non-refundable and non-deferrable. Does not include processing transaction fees. | |
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5km Virtual: What's Included
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Get ready for an event where the course is beautiful and the "good feels" are plenty. We've got you covered for an enjoyable, fun experience on a sunny June day!
Your experience begins and ends at Strathcona Beach Park - a "hidden gem" of Kelowna's pocket beach network along Okanagan Lake. At the park, you will find a beautiful sand beach, children's playground, accessible entry into Okanagan Lake, and washrooms, along with gorgeous views of the Okanagan Valley and Lake.
Participants will begin in a staggered start, with runners starting first.
Louise's 55km run will begin earlier in the morning. The final leg of her 55km route follows the final loop back from Pandosy Waterfront Park, ensuring our walkers can cheer her on to the finish line! Fast runners are encouraged to enjoy the Strathcona Beach Park, their finish line ice cream, Reggae Fusion food truck and nearby Abbott St. Cafe while they wait for our walkers and Louise to arrive.
Start Line Treats
Get your mojo going with a hot drink and tasty treat from Abbott St. Cafe, located just across from Strathcona Beach Park. Cafe owner, Sarah, has travelled to Haiti with Louise. Be sure to ask her about it!
Check In Times Run Check In: 10:30am Walk Check In: 10:45am Location: Strathcona Beach Park | Start Times Run: 11:00am Walk: 11:15 am |
Louise's Expected Finish Time: 12:30
Finish Line Festivities
At the finish, our Community Administrator from Haiti, Paul, will be there to greet you! You'll also receive your swag bag of treats and delights, including an commemorative artisan Haitian-made spoon ... to eat your finish-line ICE CREAM provided by Parlour Ice Cream and made with authentic Haitian vanilla!
Finish Line Eats
Reggae Fusion Food will be onsite throughout our event, offering their incredible Jamaican-fusion food to re-fuel after your run or walk. Vegan and vegetarian options available. View their full menu here.
Parking is at a premium in this heritage part of Kelowna.
To ensure a great experience for participants and the neighbours, please:
- Plan to carpool, or be dropped off / picked up from Strathcona Beach Park.
- Be respectful of the neighbourhood, ensuring your vehicle does not block residential driveways.
- Park outside of the immediate area of Strathcona Beach Park - consider the short walk to the event as your "warm up"
View a Parking Map Here.
The 5km course is a closed figure 8 loop route, beginning and ending at “hidden-gem” Strathcona Beach Park.
Participants will run or walk through Kelowna’s beautiful Abbott Street Heritage Corridor.
Please note that due to construction the route has been modified.
View and download the REVISED Course Map Here.
Contact information
- Event contact
- Lace Up For Haiti Event Information
- Website
- Visit website
