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9th Annual UMEI Lightning Bolt

Lace up for the 9th Annual Lightning Bolt!

You are invited to an active event for the whole family, Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Point Pelee National Park! The UMEI Lightning Bolt consists of a 5k / 10k Walk or Run, a kids’ 1k run and a 400m kids’ dash. This is a timed race with W.R.A.C.E and can be used to qualify!!

Come support Christian Education at UMEI! All proceeds go towards making private Christian education affordable to as many families as we can. 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 20, 2025 to receive this)
  • Chip timed event by WRACE
  • Post race refreshments (including Mennonite Sausage!!) and a swag bag
  • Awards (1st, 2nd, 3rd place male/female for 5K and 10K runs and 5k walk, kids medals)
  • Many door prizes

Registration:

  • 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).

We are giving away a set of wooden ADIRONDAK CHAIRS and a pair of AIRPODS this year! For every additional $50 pledged, you will receive additional tickets towards these big ticket prizes, and if you pledge $250 or more, you will receive a UMEI Under Armor duffle bag!

This event runs rain or shine! There will likely be black flies and mosquitos - dress accordingly and bring/wear bug spray!

A map of the race is below: One lap around is 5k, those running 10k will complete it twice. Further instruction will be given at the event.

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Registration fees

Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees

Family 5k Lightning Run/Walk

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. $169.49
    May 1 - Oct 3
    Register for Family 5k Lightning Run/Walk

Kids Lightning 1k Run

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

  1. $29.23
    May 1 - Oct 3
    Register for Kids Lightning 1k Run

Kids Lightning Dash 400m

  1. $29.23
    May 1 - Oct 3
    Register for Kids Lightning Dash 400m

10k Lightning Bolt Run

Price changes in 3 months 27 days

5k Lightning Walk

Price changes in 3 months 27 days

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

    1. $61.59

      Early bird pricing

      Now registering May 1 – Sept 19
      Register for 5k Lightning Walk
    2. $72.38
      Sept 20 – Oct 3

5k Lightning Run

Price changes in 3 months 27 days

Contact information

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