KRC Midsummer 8K 2025
- Date Sun 13th July 2025
- Location Kelowna, BC
- Price $25.00 - $30.00
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Join us for the exciting KRC Midsummer 8K on Sunday, July 13, 2025, in the stunning city of Kelowna, Central Okanagan! This flat and fast race offers a picturesque out-and-back course that runs along the beautiful shores of Lake Okanagan, making it the perfect opportunity for runners to challenge their limits. With no major intersections and a dedicated bike path, participants can focus on their performance while enjoying the breathtaking scenery.
The Midsummer 8K is not only a beloved local tradition but also a key event in the BC Athletics Road Running Championship, attracting runners from all over. Starting at 8:00 AM from Boyce-Gyro Beach (3400 Lakeshore Road), this race features chip timing for quick results, cash prizes for the top finishers, and awards for each age group. Plus, there's a fun kid's race organized by UBCO Cross Country Team Volunteers after the main event! Register now for just $35, with a discount for the first 50 registrants, and help support the UBCO Track team while you're at it. Don’t miss out on this incredible running experience in Kelowna—mark your calendars and get ready for an
The Midsummer 8K is not only a beloved local tradition but also a key event in the BC Athletics Road Running Championship, attracting runners from all over. Starting at 8:00 AM from Boyce-Gyro Beach (3400 Lakeshore Road), this race features chip timing for quick results, cash prizes for the top finishers, and awards for each age group. Plus, there's a fun kid's race organized by UBCO Cross Country Team Volunteers after the main event! Register now for just $35, with a discount for the first 50 registrants, and help support the UBCO Track team while you're at it. Don’t miss out on this incredible running experience in Kelowna—mark your calendars and get ready for an
Organiser's Description
Welcome to the Midsummer 8K 2025, a fantastic, flat, fast course in beautiful Kelowna, BC. Hit the streets of our beautiful city as you follow a winding out-and-back course along the shore of Lake Okanagan. The route has no major intersections and mostly follows a dedicated bike path so this is the perfect opportunity to get out there and test your limits!
The Midsummer 8K Race has been a stalwart of the Kelowna Running Club and Interior Running Association road race series, in varying forms and over various courses, for over 30 years. This year's race returns as the 8K Championship race of the BC Athletics Road Running Championship and is a ranking event for World Athletics. We are proudly hosting this world-standard event in Kelowna and the involvement of these organizations offers additional awards to the top eligible finishers.Date: Sunday 13th July 2025Race Start/Finish Location: 3400 Lakeshore Road (Boyce-Gyro Beach)Race Start: 0800AMBib Pickup Begins: 0630AMPrice: $35 (We offer a $5 discount for the first 50 registrants so register NOW!)ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY. Registration closes 5PM July 12th.Kid's race: Organized by UBCO Cross Country Team Volunteers after the 8k- Sign up at their tent on race day. Included in your registration:
- Cash prizes for top 3 male and female overall finishers.- Awards for top 3 male and female in each age group.- Chip timing for quick and accurate results on a fully certified course
- A chance of winning one of the many door prizes from our fantastic sponsors.- Snacks and water provided after the race.- The opportunity to race in a world standard BC Championship event- This will be the penultimate race of the 2025 IRA Road Race Series
This year, we will again be running for a local cause. Part of the race proceeds will go to help fund the UBCO Track team. The team is coached by Canadian Olympian Malindi Elmore and is continuing to go from strength to strength with the help of local support. In 2024 they hosted the USPORTS Championships here in Kelowna, and they have big goals for 2025. In addition to our funding through the race proceeds, you may also make an optional extra donation to this cause as part of your race registration.In an effort to go more green, we would encourage all our racers to bring their own cup or water bottle to cut down on the amount of waste. Disposable cups and bottles will be provided as necessary, but we encourage people to use them sparingly!
Course Description / Map:The route begins on the pedestrian path at Boyce-Gyro Beach (3400 Lakeshore) and heads north off of the footpath to follow Watt Rd. and Walnut St. It then takes you through the beautiful, newly opened Pandosy Waterfront park, after which it bears left and joins the cycle path along Abbott St. You'll wind your way easily along the cycle path until our aid station at Strathcona Beach Park. From here the wide, multi-purpose pathway continues until a turn on Lake Ave. leads to a little footbridge and a tunnel underneath the highway that will take you into City Park. After several hundred metres you reach the turnaround point and then retrace your steps back to the start.
Where to stay:This year, we are happy to say that the Interior Running Association has partnered with Sandman Hotels to offer special rates for Midsummer 8K race participants! Follow the link below for the discount code and to find the special rates:https://www.interiorrunningassociation.com/post/2024/hotel-partners/#hp_09
BC Athletics Competitive Runners:If you have a competitive BC Athletics membership, then sign up here to confirm your eligibility for prizes and awards as part of the BC Championship Race.Link coming soon
The Midsummer 8K Race has been a stalwart of the Kelowna Running Club and Interior Running Association road race series, in varying forms and over various courses, for over 30 years. This year's race returns as the 8K Championship race of the BC Athletics Road Running Championship and is a ranking event for World Athletics. We are proudly hosting this world-standard event in Kelowna and the involvement of these organizations offers additional awards to the top eligible finishers.Date: Sunday 13th July 2025Race Start/Finish Location: 3400 Lakeshore Road (Boyce-Gyro Beach)Race Start: 0800AMBib Pickup Begins: 0630AMPrice: $35 (We offer a $5 discount for the first 50 registrants so register NOW!)ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY. Registration closes 5PM July 12th.Kid's race: Organized by UBCO Cross Country Team Volunteers after the 8k- Sign up at their tent on race day. Included in your registration:
- Cash prizes for top 3 male and female overall finishers.- Awards for top 3 male and female in each age group.- Chip timing for quick and accurate results on a fully certified course
- A chance of winning one of the many door prizes from our fantastic sponsors.- Snacks and water provided after the race.- The opportunity to race in a world standard BC Championship event- This will be the penultimate race of the 2025 IRA Road Race Series
This year, we will again be running for a local cause. Part of the race proceeds will go to help fund the UBCO Track team. The team is coached by Canadian Olympian Malindi Elmore and is continuing to go from strength to strength with the help of local support. In 2024 they hosted the USPORTS Championships here in Kelowna, and they have big goals for 2025. In addition to our funding through the race proceeds, you may also make an optional extra donation to this cause as part of your race registration.In an effort to go more green, we would encourage all our racers to bring their own cup or water bottle to cut down on the amount of waste. Disposable cups and bottles will be provided as necessary, but we encourage people to use them sparingly!
Course Description / Map:The route begins on the pedestrian path at Boyce-Gyro Beach (3400 Lakeshore) and heads north off of the footpath to follow Watt Rd. and Walnut St. It then takes you through the beautiful, newly opened Pandosy Waterfront park, after which it bears left and joins the cycle path along Abbott St. You'll wind your way easily along the cycle path until our aid station at Strathcona Beach Park. From here the wide, multi-purpose pathway continues until a turn on Lake Ave. leads to a little footbridge and a tunnel underneath the highway that will take you into City Park. After several hundred metres you reach the turnaround point and then retrace your steps back to the start.
Where to stay:This year, we are happy to say that the Interior Running Association has partnered with Sandman Hotels to offer special rates for Midsummer 8K race participants! Follow the link below for the discount code and to find the special rates:https://www.interiorrunningassociation.com/post/2024/hotel-partners/#hp_09
BC Athletics Competitive Runners:If you have a competitive BC Athletics membership, then sign up here to confirm your eligibility for prizes and awards as part of the BC Championship Race.Link coming soon
KRC Midsummer 8K 2025