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.
2025 Marks the start of Endurance Health and Fitness LTD (EHF) continuing the 30+ year tradition of the long running Kal RATS/Starting Block 10k.
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!
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 9th 2025! Registration will be opening early in December.
For more info on other EHF events visit Events Page
Registration is open! You can Register here
Date: Sunday February 9, 2025
Start Time: 10:00am for 10k
10:15am 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 Say
The Starting Block 10k and 3k Fun run is excited to be part of the Vernon Winter Carnival! This years Carnival theme is “Back to the 80’s”. From your favourite 80’s TV show (Three’s Company, Miami Vice, The Smurfs) to your favourite fashion choices (Leg Warmer’s, Shoulder Pads and of course BIG HAIR) and of course your favourite music (Wham! Bruce Springsteen and Madonna!) So many opportunities to celebrate this era so wear a costume and be eligible for a prize!
There have been a few course changes for 2025 due to the inability to rent the Lavington School. The start and finish with both happen on Lavington Way. Please check out the course tab for full map
*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 at having a bonfire and hot chocolate and Marshmallows so it would be great for you to bring a mug!
Registration is Online only and will close Saturday at 6pm February 8th.
Please NOTE – There is NO DAY OF RACE entries.
New for 2025 is combo 1miler and 10k award with the 1miler taking part Saturday February 8th and starting the Winter Carnival Parade and the 10k on Sunday February 9th Let’s make it a weekend full of running!
RACE PACKAGE PICK UP:

Signup to Volunteer


