Starting Block 10K

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10 KM Race (and 3 KM fun run)

The 2nd run in the Interior Running Association Road Race Series.

The Starting Block 10k is excited to be part of the Vernon Winter Carnival! This years Carnival theme is Games of all kinds: board games, sports games, dice, cards, parlour games, video games … you name it. Wear a costume and be eligible for a prize!

This race has been a stalwart of the Kal RATS Running and Triathlon Club and Interior Running Association Road Race Series for over 30 years. The 10 km course was re-certified in 2017 – Certificate Number: BC-2017-001-LJL.
*10km is flat or gently rolling with a combination of out-and-back and loop through rural-residential and agricultural countryside. Expect ice and snow.
*3km is all paved, flat loop with out-and-back. Note:  There will be no placings or awards for the 3km. Online registration only.

DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS ON GROUP GATHERINGS, THE 2021 STARTING BLOCK 10K WILL BE THE FIRST OF 8 RACES IN A VIRTUAL ROAD RACE SERIES ORGANIZED BY THE INTERIOR RUNNING ASSOCIATION.


REGISTRATION FOR THE SERIES IS NOW AVAILABLE at RaceRoster.com.

ONLINE REGISTRATION please join us in February 2025.
 
RACE PACKAGE PICK UP: Saturday, February 10, 12:30-3:30 PM at The Starting Block 3100, 29th Ave, Vernon (NOTE: Saturday pick up only available to those registered before 6pm Thursday Feb 8) or Sunday, February 11 8:30-9:45 AM RACE DAY at Lavington Elementary School 
 
ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY (10K AND 3K).  There will be NO registration available at the Starting Block and NO day of race registration.
Important:  The Dynamic Race Events team has generously provided us with an entry to the Wine Capital of Canada Tri on June 6th.  After the race, stay for the results and draw prizes to be eligible to win.  Check out all of their events at www.dynamicraceevents.com.

 Date: February 11, 2024
Start Time: 10:00am
Race Director: Mel Spooner
Location: Lavington Elementary School (9715 School Rd. Coldstream BC V1B 3G4)
Take Hwy 6 east from Vernon. Turn right on School Rd. just past the Canco gas station.
Click for a course map: Starting Block 10K Course Map
Registration: Register Online at RaceRoster.com
Volunteer: If you would like to volunteer at the race, there are many positions available, some of which will allow you to still take part in the race.  Check back here in January 2025 to sign up and indicate which position you’d like.  
Results: 2024 Results
2023 Results  (3K Fun Run)
2022 Results
2021 Cancelled due to COVID-19
2020 Results
2019 Results
2018 Results
2017 Results
2016 Results
2015 Results
Interior Running Association Results – prior years		  

 

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