Our Mission Statement
To be Canada’s better food destination by helping Canadians Eat Better, Feel Better, and Do Better. A partner of the TC10K since the race began we thank Thrifty Foods for their continued support!
Family Run Race Details
The Thrifty Foods Family Run is a run for all the family and your friends. Enjoy a walk or jog around the 1.5K course and then check out the festivities in the KidZone.
Family Run
The 1.5K route circles around the roads surrounding the Legislative Building Grounds.
Click HERE for PDF version of Family Run Map
Family Run Cost – New pricing
In an effort to encourage more participation and make the event more affordable for larger families the entry fee for 2018 is $15 until the end of January and then $20 up to race weekend! New for 2018 will be Finisher Medals for eac youth participant.
Each registered participant receives a t-shirt and a finisher’s medal! The Thrifty Foods Family Run is a participation run – there are no first or second (etc.) placers. Everyone is a winner! There is no cost to parents accompanying their little racer. If you would also like a shirt, then you will need to register.
Age Divisions
There is no age restriction.


Thrifty Foods Family Run Start Time
Thrifty Foods Family Run start – 11:00 a.m.
Package Pickup
Please see Race Weekend page for package pickup hours as well as our Race Expo hours.
Island Farms School Team Challenge
Show your school spirit by joining your school team! Schools teams can run or walk in the 1.5K or 10K distance as part of the Island Farms School Team Challenge. Schools then have a chance to compete for three $1,000 prizes in three different categories. CHECK OUT THE TEAM PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Kid’s Trainer
Run, Walk or Skip your way to the Thrifty Foods Family Run using the Kids Trainer. The Kids Trainer will help prepare the Thrifty Foods Family Run participants for race day! Run 3 times a week and complete all the suggested distances over 8 weeks with the final 1.5K on race day.
CHECK OUT THE KIDS TRAINER ON THE TRAINING PAGE.






