Pride in Art in the Scotiabank Vancouver 5K & Half-Marathon

Pride in Art is a registered charity in the Scotiabank 5K and Half-Marathon on Sunday June 26! Sponsor a runner or walker, and proceeds go towards producing the Queer Arts Festival. We are running for our lives. 

You can sponsor:

TILDA BERRY MOO BRAVEHEART SWINTON, WONDER DOG OF LITTLE DOG NATION, running with her person, QAF Artistic Director SD Holman
JAMES COOMBER
KARI GUNDERSEN
RACHEL IWAASA
RENEE SIMMONS

All sponsors receive a tax receipt for the full amount donated. 

Are you a cardio contender who wants to raise money for a good cause? 

There’s still time to sign up to walk or run for the Pride in Art Society in the Scotiabank Vancouver 5K & Half-Marathon!

Walkers and runners who register with our code (16VPRIDE) receive a discount on the race feean all-access rush pass to the Queer Arts Festival 2016 and a QAF 2016 T-shirt ($200 total value). Participants who raise $100 or more will have the option to have their registration fee reimbursed. Plus, Pride in Art board member Thierry Gudel is generously donating a bottle of bubbly to the team member who raises the most money!

Runners and athletes with racing chairs will begin the half-marathon at 7:30 am. The 5K begins at 9:30 am and is open to runners, walkers, those in wheelchairs, and those with strollers. Dogs are also welcome in the 5K!

To register

  1. Right-click HERE and select Pride in Art Society from the Charity Challenge drop-down menu.
  2. Enter 16VPRIDE on the initial application form (not the coupon box on the payment screen) to receive a discount on the entry fee.
  3. When you receive your confirmation email, follow the instructions to set up your fundraising profile.
  4. Invite friends and family to sponsor you! 

Having trouble navigating Scotiabank’s online system? You’re not alone… Please email or phone our Director of Development Rachel Iwaasa for assistance — 604.816.0218.

Share