Welcome to the 6th Annual Gruesome Twosome 22k, 11k, 5k & 1k
In Support Of:
Sponsored by:
WHEN: August 23, 2025 WHERE: Aldergrove Regional Park or Virtually
Community, support and celebration this is what our events are all about. We believe that we can change peoples lives with those three elements. Join our races and new this year sign up for all three of our races as a series. Help us support local organizations that are doing amazing things for others!
Join us in the beautiful trails of Aldergrove Regional Park in support of BabyGoRound. We know the importance of support, both while running and everyday life. We know the importance of being able to rely on each other and how to encourage each other. Running with a friend creates encouragement and support and we want everyone in our communities to have the opportunity to experience this.
BabyGoRound has a mission to help families in need in Greater Vancouver safely care for their babies and toddlers by providing them with essential gear.
BabyGoRound provides essential baby items including gear, diapers and clothing to families in need throughout the Lower Mainland. We work with a network of over 73 social service agencies, including the YWCA, domestic violence shelters, hospitals, youth and teen pregnancy programs and shelters to identify these families in need. These families then come to our store-like facility where they are able to shop for the items they need and take them home free of charge. Most often these include several costly items like a crib, stroller, front carrier, breast pump, change table or high chair as well as smaller things such as clothing, blankets, toys, and bath items.
2022 total funds raised: CAD$1044.96
2023 total funds raised: CAD$1677.08
2024 total funds raised: CAD$1680.32
2025 goal: CAD$2000.00
EVENT INFORMATION
How This Event Works
Gruesome Twosome has been created to encourage running with a partner, a friend, a sidekick… of course you can run individually also! It is a family friendly event! Your registration includes a finishers medal, a $5.00 donation to BabyGoRound, your event bib, finish line food, aid stations and lots of fun!
Local Event:
If you live locally, (in the lower mainland of Greater Vancouver BC or want to travel!), then you can join us at our local event at Aldergrove Lake Regional Park on August 23rd, 2025.
We have four event distances options: 22k, 11k, 5k & 1k. Running with strollers filled with kids/babes are welcomed as your event partners - running strollers are required.
- BOTH EVENT PARTNERS MUST REGISTER SEPARATELY
Virtual Event:
If you do not live locally or cannot make it to the local event, then you can register for the Virtual Event and run your chosen distance wherever you live! We have three event distances options: 22k, 11k & 5k. All participants receive a finisher’s medal! Running with strollers filled with kids/babes are welcomed as your partners!
Your event package is mailed to you and will arrive before August 23rd. This gives you the option to help us raise money and awareness, run where you live, (maybe create a group run with friends?!), and we can all run together around the world on the same day!
Your registration fee includes your bib number, a finishers medal, a $5.00 donation to BabyGoRound.
Important: Registration for our Virtual Runners closes July 1, 2025 so that we have time to mail your package to you before event day.
Due to new consumer legislation, prices are now shown inclusive of all fees.
Final checkout will show actual pricing and fees separately.
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Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
1K Fun Run
1KM Fun Run for all ages! Join us at our local event Aldergrove Regional Park for this event.
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Register for 1K Fun Run$12.03
+ processing fee
Nov. 1 - Aug. 20
5k PARTNER
Price changes in 2 months 17 days-
Both partners need to register separately. Strollers are welcome for this distance – note strollers filled with kids/babes are welcomed as your partner for this event.
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Register for 5k PARTNER$44.18
early bird + processing fee
Now registering Nov. 1 – Apr. 2 -
$54.89
late bird + processing fee
Apr. 2 – Aug. 20 -
ClosedAug. 20 – Aug. 20
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11k PARTNER
Price changes in 2 months 17 days-
Both partners need to register separately. If you are running with a partner this is your option! Strollers are welcome for this distance but please note there are a good amount of hill on this course and running strollers are reccommeded.
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Register for 11k PARTNER$54.89
early bird + processing fee
Now registering Nov. 1 – Apr. 2 -
$65.62
late bird + processing fee
Apr. 2 – Aug. 20 -
ClosedAug. 20 – Aug. 20
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22K PARTNER
Price changes in 2 months 17 days-
Both partners need to register separately. The 22km route follows a mix of flat wide trails and undulating hills. This is a double loop course.
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Register for 22K PARTNER$65.62
early bird + processing fee
Now registering Nov. 1 – Apr. 2 -
$76.33
late bird + processing fee
Apr. 2 – Aug. 20 -
ClosedAug. 20 – Aug. 20
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5K SOLO
Price changes in 2 months 17 days-
If you are running Solo this is your option. The 5km route follows mainly flat wide packed trails with a few short hills.
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Register for 5K SOLO$49.54
early bird + processing fee
Now registering Nov. 1 – Apr. 2 -
$60.25
late bird + processing fee
Apr. 2 – Aug. 20 -
ClosedAug. 20 – Aug. 20
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11K SOLO
Price changes in 2 months 17 days-
If you are running Solo this is your option. The 11km route follows a mix of flat wide trails and undulating hills.
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Register for 11K SOLO$60.25
early bird + processing fee
Now registering Nov. 1 – Apr. 2 -
$70.97
late bird + processing fee
Apr. 2 – Aug. 20 -
ClosedAug. 20 – Aug. 20
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22K SOLO
Price changes in 2 months 17 days-
Solo runners this is your option. The 22km route follows a mix of flat wide trails and undulating hills. This is a double loop course.
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Register for 22K SOLO$70.97
early bird + processing fee
Now registering Nov. 1 – Apr. 2 -
$81.69
late bird + processing fee
Apr. 2 – Aug. 20 -
ClosedAug. 20 – Aug. 20
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VIRTUAL 5K
Your virtual event package, includes your bib number, medal and sponsor goodies, will be sent to you in the mail before August 23, 2025. You will also have the opportunity to track your run and log your time with our time keeping service.
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Register for VIRTUAL 5K$54.89Nov. 1 - Aug. 20
VIRTUAL 11K
Your virtual event package, includes your bib number, medal and sponsor goodies, will be sent to you in the mail before August 23, 2025.
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Register for VIRTUAL 11K$54.89Nov. 1 - Aug. 20
VIRTUAL 22K
Your virtual event package, includes your bib number, medal and sponsor goodies, will be sent to you in the mail before August 23, 2025.
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Register for VIRTUAL 22K$54.89Nov. 1 - Aug. 20
Course Information
Start and Finish Line:
Aldergrove Regional Park – 27240 8 Ave, Aldergrove, BC V4W 2P8
- Nature Discovery Area
Aldergrove Regional Park is a beautiful park with rolling meadows, mixed forests and wide dirt packed trails. In and out of the forests you will be surrounded by views of mountain ranges and Mount Baker. There are wetland areas which are a very important habitat for a variety of wildlife including frogs, salamanders, beavers and two endangered fish species.
The park trails are wide, hard packed dirt/gravel that flow in and out of forests and meadows. The 5ker’s will enjoy mainly flat trails moving in and out of forest and fields. The 11ker’s will be running a more rolling hill course around the entire park and the 21ker’s will be completing two laps of the 11k course.
The 22K Info:
- Start Time: 8:30am
- 4 aid stations @6km, 9km, 15km, 20km – stocked with water, snacks and medical
- Finishers medals for all individual and partner participants
- The 22km route follows a mix of flat wide trails and undulating hills. This is a double loop course.
As Partners
- $60.00 each until April 1, 2025
- $70.00 April 2 - August 20, 2025
- Event day $80.00
- BOTH PARTNERS MUST REGISTER SEPARATELY
Individual
- $65.00 each until April 1, 2025
- $75.00 April 2 - August 20, 2025
- Event day $85.00
ROUTE MAP VIA GAIA MAPS CLICK HERE
The 11k Info:
- Start Time: 9:00am
- 2 aid station @6k and @9k – stocked with water, snacks and medical
- Finishers medals for all individual and partner participants
- The 11km route follows a mix of flat wide trails and undulating hills.
- Strollers are welcomed for this distance, we recommend that you have some experience running with your stroller as there are a good amount of hills on route.
As Partners
- $50.00 each each until April 1, 2025
- $60.00 April 2 - August 20, 2025
- Event day: $70.00
- $10.00 strollers - receives a medal
- BOTH PARTNERS MUST REGISTER SEPARATELY
Individual
- $55.00 each until April 1, 2025
- $65.00 April 2 - August 20, 2025
- Event day: $75.00
ROUTE MAP VIA GAIA MAPS CLICK HERE
The 5K Info:
- Start Time: 9:30am
- 1 aid station @ 2.5k – stocked with water, snacks and medical
- Finishers medals for all individual and partner participants.
- The 5km route follows mainly flat wide packed trails with a few short hills.
- Strollers must be running strollers and capable of gravel trails. - receives medal
As Partners
- $40.00 each until April 1, 2025
- $50.00 April 2 - August 20, 2025
- Event day: $60.00
- $10.00 per stroller - receives medal
- BOTH PARTNERS MUST REGISTER SEPARATELY
Individual
- $45.00 each until April 1, 2025
- $55.00 April 2 - August 20, 2025
- Event day: $65.00
ROUTE MAP VIA GAIA MAPS CLICK HERE
The 1K Fun Run:
- Start Time: 8:45am
- $10.00
- All finishers receive a finishers ribbon.
- The 1KM Fun Run course is 1.1kms and consists of non technical trail paths within Aldergrove Regional Park.
- All ages welcome!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
PACKAGE PICKUP
Event Day morning, August 23, 2025 starting at 7:45am at the start/finish line.
- RLAG Swag will be for sale at the start/finish line.
- This is a family friendly event! There is a kid play station.
- We will have draw prizes from Valhalla Pure and other event sponsors.
- There are washrooms located at the start/finish and also at the main aid station.
- There will be a toddler/infant changing station and nursing station set up at our start/finish line. Brought to you by BabyGoRound.
- Our event is CUPLESS please carry a reusable cup with you to grab water, F2C electrolyte nutrition or cola from our aid station.
- Our Aid Stations will be stocked with, F2C Nutrition Drink Mix, Water, Chips, Pickles, Watermelon, Bananas, Oranges, Cookies, Pretzels and Candies.
- If you need to change your distance for special circumstances please email info@runlikeagirl.ca no later then June 29th. If you are moving down in distance there is no refund for price difference. If you are moving up in distance you will be required to pay the difference.
- Your event registration fee is non refundable as this is a fundraiser for BabyGoRound organization.
- Finish line massages will be available on a first come first serve basis.
TIMING
We are committed to your having an empowering positive experience at our events. Our events are hosted with timing via a timing app. Results are shared post event.
PARKING INFO: Please note there is lots of parking at Aldergrove Regional Park however we really like to encourage carpooling as much possible as this is also a public park where others will be enjoying the area.
ADDITIONAL DONATIONS
BabyGoRound, whom we make our event donation to and support, is going to be at our event set up with a donation drop off location! Please see below for items they can accept as donations and other donation options.
You can bring any of the accepted items listed below to our event August 24, 2024 at Aldergrove Regional Park.
They are also going to have a toddler & infant change station, a nursing and feeding station and will be there welcoming all of our participants to learn more about the amazing difference they are making in others lives!
GENTLY USED GEAR DONATION ITEMS:
(Bolded items in most need)
bassinets
playmats
baby bath tubs
strollers
diaper bags
change pads
infant carriers
nursing pillows
bouncy chairs
high chairs
exersaucers
2-level pack+plays
baby swings
sleepers
NEW DONATION ITEMS TO BE PURCHASE: (if people don't have baby gear but would like to participate by purchasing):
baby bath towels and washcloths
baby blankets
wipes
diapers (size newborn, or 1)
CANNOT ACCEPT:
clothing
bottles, dishes or breast pumps
car seats
cribs (we only accept these are our facility in East Van)
booster seats
Trail Etiquette
- We highly encourage you to throw out a HIGH FIVE, a WAY TO GO, GOOD JOB, or a PAT ON THE BACK to other runners!
- We also highly recommend that you give a high five and a thanks to all of our volunteers, this event wouldn’t be possible without them!
- We are all out there giving it our all and supporting each other!
- If you wish to listen to music while running please only put in one ear or keep your music low, you need to be able to hear others around you for your and others safety.
Aldergrove Regional Park is a popular destination for trail users including horseback riders. To ensure everyone's safety please follow these guidelines:
- avoid bunching up into one large
- group pedestrians are to yield to horses
When a horse and rider approach:
- everyone should slow down to a walk and move to the opposite side of the trail from the horse
- speak calmly and quietly and say hello to the horse and rider to let them know you are there
- avoid sudden movements and loud noises
- do not run past the horse; yell, scream or talk loudly; or make sudden movements, please do not pet the horse.
– Dogs are allowed in the park on leash, this is strictly enforced. Dogs are not allowed to participate or run with you on the trails during this event.
WE ARE COMMITTED TO YOUR HAVING AN EMPOWERING POSITIVE EXPERIENCE AT OUR EVENTS. PLEASE READ BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION.
REGISTRATION POLICY
We love our community and know and understand that life happens, things come up and we want to be as accommodating as possible with our policies.
- Registration dates are pre set at the start of each season. There are early bird, late bird and day of event prices.
- During registration on race roster you have the opportunity to add on a cancelation protection plan. This is through Race Roster Enhanced Refund Protection Program.
- Run Like A Girl Adventures Inc. is not responsible for managing your refund requests.
- Refund requests can be submitted HERE via Regshield.
- We do not offer refunds on registrations, we apologize for this but our event is a fundraiser.
- If an event or distance is SOLD OUT then it is SOLD OUT. Our event permits are based on specific participant numbers and we cannot adjust these. Thank you for understanding.
- Our events do not offer bib transfers.
- If you can no longer make it due to personal reasons you have the opportunity to transfer your registration type to a virtual runner and your event package can be mailed to you, you are responsible for paying for the shipping.
- If you are switching to a shorter distance we do not offer refunds on the price change. If you are moving up in distance then you are to pay for the difference.
EVENT CANCELATION AND TRANSFER POLICY
- In the situation that our event has to be cancelled due to reasons including, but not limited to, weather, forest fires, acts of nature, war, strikes or other extenuating circumstances, Run Like A Girl Adventures Inc. will provide the following:
- The option to convert registration status to a virtual runner, there are no extra costs associated with this. Your event package is mailed to you and you can run where you live, track your run and upload results online;AND
- Early access to registration for the same event for the following year only; a 25% discount on registration for any distance in the same event for the following year only;
AND - A 25% discount in our online store along with early access for the same event registration for the following year only;
In addition: the option for a full refund on any event merchandise that has been purchased; and the option to receive the event shirt, purchased event merchandise or any other produced event items, for the cost of shipping.
** Deferrals (with the 25% discount) are only applicable for one calendar year from the event you transfer out of (meaning the event entry can be deferred to any OTHER event, but not the same event one year later). Entries can only be deferred a single time, to a single event. - If you have extenuating personal circumstances please email info@runlikeagirl.ca
OUR GENDER POLICY AND COMMITMENTS
- We are committed to welcoming and celebrating every human being at our events.
- All paces included!
- We do not use chip timing at our events because we are committed to inclusive experiences. We focus on the journey not the time.
- When you cross the finish line let's chat about your experience and not compare times to others.
- We know that signing up for an event, daring to dream of a goal, getting out of the house and even believing in yourself can be hard and intimidating. Do not worry we are your community! We welcome you, we believe in you, you deserve to work hard for your goals and we are going to celebrate you for being you!
- If you are nervous to sign up to participate in your first event... a great way to start is by volunteering first!
- Our events are committed to participant equality and therefore do not host a podium or awards ceremony.
- We do our best with our events to not host with cut off times because every pace should have the opportunity to achieve their goal.
- We also do not categorize by gender. You come as your beautiful self and we celebrate you!
- All of our urban trail events encourage stroller participation and take place on paths that strollers can be pushed on. (Trail type strollers are encouraged however)
- We have a kids zone table with kids activities at each of our events. (Babysitting or kid watching is not available at this time)
- Our events are committed to providing nursing/change table areas for parents.
- All of our aid stations and start/finish lines have female hygiene products available.
- Our event and store merchandise includes Unisex sizes and womens sizing.
- We do not take down our finish line and finish line food until the final runner has crossed the finish line. In the case that our permit time has reached our event we as a team are dedicated to your finish and will be there to welcome you and celebrate you in. The "stuff" around us may have had to be taken down but WE will be there for your finish!
PREGNANCY & POSTPARTUM POLICY
- Whether planned or unplanned, an expected or unexpected start or end to a pregnancy, healing and recovery time are required for a women’s overall health. We are committed to this please email us info@runlikeagirl.ca if pregnancy has become part of your journey. We are committed to offering you event deferrals.
EVENT RULES AND VALUES
There are a few things that we must have at our events:
- Kindness - to everyone and a magnitude of gratitude for our volunteers!
- There is no reason... ever... to be leaving waste of any kind on the ground.
- Sharing the trail with other users. All of the trails and paths we event on are public trails used by mountain bikers, walkers, hikers, horseback riders and runners.
- We are courteous, respectful and share the space with everyone.
- We do not take down our finish line and finish line food until the final runner has crossed the finish line. In the case that our permit time has reached our event we as a team are dedicated to your finish and will be there to welcome you and celebrate you in. The "stuff" around us may have had to be taken down but WE will be there for your finish!
- Our core values:Community: We believe in community as it is the fellowship, we create with others who share similar attributes, interests and goals. This community is a safe and welcome place that empowers people.
Passion & Perseverance: The strong emotion that drives you to do what you love. The endurance of never giving up, hard work and commitment.
Compassion: The simple act of loving and of caring for others.
Celebration: We celebrate and cheer for each other, our journeys, goals and accomplishments. It is the act of empowering and lifting each other up.
Diversity: A community that supports equality, diversity, inclusivity and accessibility.
Quality, Integrity & Trust: We believe that this is the quality of being honest, moral and of good character. We also believe that without truth, honesty, and reliability, we may fail. Our degree of excellence, the standard that we use to measure our objectives. It is part of what makes us who we are.
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT
We strive to be as green as possible. This includes:
- Being cupless events. Please bring something to drink out of at the aid stations.
- All of our event course markings are REUSED! Many times, includes all arrows, wrong ways, pink stake flags, pink flagging tape, aid station and course marshal signs.
- We DO NOT staple into any trees or live foliage.
- You can bring a reusable cup, bowl, plate and cutlery to the start/finish line to help us decrease finish line food waste.
- Serving snacks at our aid stations with tongs/grabbers. We don't want dirty hands in the bowels but our volunteers can help distribute snacks. This helps eliminate excessive paper cups or cupcake paper cups etc.
- Offering shuttle services where we can and HIGHLY ENCOURAGING CARPOOLING!
- Sourcing our event merchandise, supplies and food as local and as sustainable as possible.
FEEDBACK
- Our commitment is to you. Feedback is how we do better and be better. We open all feedback and ideas with open arms so please do not hesitate to reach out to us! Email us at info@runlikeagirl.ca
Event schedule
- Sat., August 23, 2025 7:45 a.m. - Package Pickup Opens
- Sat., August 23, 2025 8:30 a.m. - 22K START
- Sat., August 23, 2025 9:00 a.m. - 11K START
- Sat., August 23, 2025 9:30 a.m. - 5K START
- Sat., August 23, 2025 9:45 a.m. - 1K START
Contact information
- Event contact
- Courtney McQueen
- info@runlikeagirl.ca
- Website
- Visit website
