Winter Carnival 10k
Endurance Health and Fitness is proud to present the Starting Block Winter Carnival 10 KM Race
(and 3 KM fun run)!
The 2nd run in the Interior Running Association Road Race Series.
Thanks for keeping the tradition alive!
Mel Spooner owner and founder of Endurance Health and Fitness(EHF) is super excited to keep this run alive and with your help keep it the success it has been! Thanks for your continued support
EHF events Mission Statement:
To put on safe and beyond expectations racing events. Keeping the feel of grassroots just “tri it” atmosphere while offering the opportunity for those who want to go fast to go fast! EHF events are Community based so as a team we are able to ensure you, the athlete will get to the finish line
Come join us on Sunday February 8th 2026! Registration will be opening early in December.
For more info on other EHF events visit Events Page
Date: Sunday February 8, 2026
Start Time: 10:00am for 10k
10:10am for 3k fun run
Race Director: Mel Spooner
Location: Lavington Park (6408 Lavington Way. Coldstream, BC)
Take Hwy 6 east from Vernon. Turn right on School Rd. just past the Canco gas station and you can park on the street on School Road – PLEASE NOTE NO PARKING on Lavington Way
The Starting Block 10k and 3k Fun run is excited to be part of the Vernon Winter Carnival! It’s 66th year!
This years Carnival theme is “Team Carnival – Canada Goes for Gold!”. The festival will feature a variety of activities, including snow-filled games, contests, team events, community celebrations, and après-style parties. It will coincide with the start of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. So many opportunities to celebrate so wear your best Team Canada costume and be eligible for a prize!
There were a few course changes for 2025 and I am pleased to announce that thanks to Dan Kunzelman, Brad Cooksley and David Guss the course is once again a Certified 10k course! Thanks Gang!
*10km is flat or gently rolling with a combination of out-and-back and loop through rural-residential and agricultural countryside. Expect ice and snow.
*3km is all paved, flat loop with out-and-back. Note: There will be no placings or awards for the 3km.
Post race awards will take place in Lavington Park OUTSIDE so be sure to bring warm clothes and your own chairs and even some blankets! We are looking to have hot beverages and soup so bring your mug!
Registration is Online only and will close Saturday at 6pm February 7th.
Please NOTE – There is NO DAY OF RACE entries.
RACE PACKAGE PICK UP:
Signup to Volunteer
this event could not happen without the support of volunteers! Thank you so much for your continues support. There are several positions that allow you to both run and volunteer if you are keen.
