YOU MOVE SPUD RUN 2026
Presented by the Western Region Sport and Recreation Council
Join us for the YOU MOVE Spud Run 2026 on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at Mill River Resort, as part of the Potato Blossom Festival!
This exciting community event has something for everyone—whether you're a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or bringing the kids out for a fun challenge, there’s a race for you.
Distances:
Half Marathon
10K Walk/Run
5K Walk/Run
1K Family & Kids Race
Registration Includes
T-shirt
Finisher Medal
Refreshments
Event Day Schedule
Registration: 7:00 AM
Half Marathon Start: 8:00 AM
1KM Start: 8:10 AM
10 KM Start: 8:30 AM
5 KM Start: 8:40 AM
Race Start: 8:30 AM
Race Day Registrations will be limited - offered as first come, first serve.
Why It Matters
All proceeds support low-to-no-cost sport and recreation programs offered by the Western Region Sport and Recreation Council (GoWestPEI), including:
Try Hockey, Ball Hockey, Kayaking, Pickleball, Summer Camps, Hikefest, After School Programs, Low Impact Fitness, Come Try Events, and more.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
A special thank you to our Title Sponsor, You Move Physio, along with:
Tignish Co-op, SOS Computers, Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy – Alberton, Kildare Fisheries, Sunny’s Dairy Bar, Town of O’Leary, Backwoods Burger, Western Fitness, and Can U Hackett.
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Registration fees Spots remaining: 159
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
1K Walk/Run Limited spots available
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Register for 1K Walk/RunCA$29.30
Includes event t-shirt, medal and refreshments
Apr 8 - Jul 17
5K Run/Walk Limited spots available
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Register for 5K Run/WalkCA$45.51
Includes event t-shirt, medal and refreshments
Apr 8 - Jul 17
10K Run/Walk Limited spots available
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Register for 10K Run/WalkCA$45.51
Includes event t-shirt, medal and refreshments
Apr 8 - Jul 17
Half Marathon (21.1km) Limited spots available
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Register for Half Marathon (21.1km)CA$56.31Apr 8 - Jul 17
Race Routes
1 km Run

5 km

*10 km route is two loops of the 5km route
Event schedule
- Sat, July 18, 2026 8:00 AM - Race Kit Pick Up
- Sat, July 18, 2026 9:00 AM - Race Start - 1K, 5K, 10K
Contact information
- Event contact
- Kelly Butler - Program Coordinator
