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The 23rd annual HSBC Childrun concluded June 1 with record breaking totals. Hosting over 5,500 participants the run raised an incredible $710,000 for oncology research and programs at BC Children's Hospital. Included in the total, was a generous donation of $90,000 from the Vidalin Family Foundation in support of cancer survivor Mark Longhurst's fundraising efforts.

Individuals and Families - Registration Deadline: Sunday, June 7, 2009

Come on your own, invite a friend or bring the whole family!

Run Day Activities

Don't forget to bring in any type of used shoes on race day - an initiative brought to you by LadySport and New Balance. These used shoes will be donated to those who need it and can't afford specialized shoes. LadySport and New Balance has dedicated their efforts to helping people suffering from arthritis or diabetes who require expensive orthopedics. Shoes have gone to help the homeless, single moms, people in other countries, exercise program for street women, and any programs where they need shoes.

Run Package Pick-up

Avoid event-day line-ups. Register early and pick up your run package, including T-Shirt and run number in advance at the run site: NE parking lot of BC Children's Hospital, 4480 Oak Street, Vancouver.

Family, Corporate & Community Team and Individual Run Package Pick-up:

Friday, June 5, 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday, June 6, 10:00am - 5:00 pm
Sunday, June 7, 7:30 am - 8:30 am

If you are part of a registered school team, your run packages will be delivered to your school on Wednesday, June 3 or Thursday, June 4.

Don't forget to visit the LadySport and New Balance tents while you're onsite!  There is a unique opportunity for you to get on the treadmill and receive a free gait assessment.  Consult with a LadySport/New Balance staff person if there are issues with your gait (definition: A particular way or manner of moving on foot) and  determining with what type of footwear you require or advising you to see a healthcare professional. 

***Please note that team packages will only include run bags and t-shirts for those people that registered before the May 15 deadline. Those who register after May 15 can pick up individual run bags & t-shirts at Package Pick-Up (Friday or Saturday) or at the Corporate & Community Team Tent on run day.

*** Please note that any last miute registrants are not guaranteed a HSBC Childrun t-shirt.  Thank you for your support and understanding.

*** Please note that any last miute registrants are not guaranteed a HSBC Childrun t-shirt.  Thank you for your support and understanding.

Conditions of Entry

1. All entries are non-refundable and non-transferable;
2. All entrants must complete the official registration form and submit the correct fee in Canadian dollars. There is a fifteen dollar ($15.00) service charge for NSF cheques;
3. Incorrectly completed entry forms will be discarded or returned;
4. Applications for minors will be accepted only with a parent's signature and should also be signed by the minor;
5. All entrants must read and sign the Release and Waiver;
6. Only runners, joggers, walkers, wheelchairs and strollers are permitted. Assisted wheelchairs and strollers must start in the walker's zone at the back of the pack. Dogs, skateboards, wagons, in-line skates, scooters, roller skis, bicycles and vehicles are strictly prohibited.

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