Aboriginal RunWalk Program
The Aboriginal RunWalk Program (ARW) is designed to help participants gradually build fitness levels and increase their stamina in preparation for a 5 or 10K running or walking event. The ARW program has successfully been delivered since 2007 with over 800 leaders trained, reaching over 15,000 participants across the province.
ARW leaders are trained through the Healthy Living Leader Training Sessions, delivered in partnership with SportMedBC. ARW leaders receive training and resources in program planning and delivery CPR First Aid certification, Sports Injury, Nutrition and more.
All participants will receive:
- RunWalk training program brochure and training logbook
- Access to HealthBeat – a pre/post health screening program – which will be offered in selected communities
- Weekly training tips emailed directly to your inbox
- Access to online educational sessions
- Grants and Financial Support
Trained ARW leaders (those who completed a two-day training session) apply for an AHLA grant to assist with developing and hosting their community RunWalk program, which can include the cost of organizing a National Indigenous Peoples Day 10K event.
Region
Location
Hotel
Dates
Registration Link
Northwest
Tsimshian – Terrace
Best Western Inn
Sep. 19 – 20th
Registration Opens August
Northeast
Lhedli T'enneh – Prince George
Coast Inn of the North
Sep. 24 – 25th
Registration Opens August
Interior
Tk'emlups – Kamloops
Sandman Signature
Oct. 10 – 11th
Registration Opens August
Van. Coastal/Fraser
Sumas – Abbotsford
Quality Inn
Oct. 17 – 18th
Registration Opens August
Van. Island
Snuneymuxw – Nanaimo
Coast Bastion
Oct. 29 – 30th
Registration Opens August
For more information on the ARW program, please visit the SportMedBC website
