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Road Running Socials Vancouver

K'emk'emeláy̓ (Vancouver)

In partnership with
indigenous women outdoors partner salomon

Beginner-friendly road running socials that use an Indigenous-led approach to reshape our relationship with running and to decolonize running culture.

Join us on IWO’s social road run! This social is beginner friendly and geared for everyone – whether you are new to running, an avid runner, dusting off the cobwebs from winter, or curious about starting. This social will include a mix of running, walking, talking, and stopping to take it all in.

We’ll be gathering on the never ceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Peoples. We will host a coffee apres at a local coffee shop.

Details:

  • Date: June 20
  • Time: 9 AM to 12:30 PM
  • Location: Vancouver False Creek
    • Musqueam, Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh territory
  • Distance: 5-6km
  • Level Type: All

About Social Runs:

The social runs will be focused on slowing down, honouring our bodies, and accepting the many gifts that are present when we look beyond the (external) physical benefits of this activity. Running can be more than an activity; it can become a lifestyle. All social runs will include group discussions on a variety of topics such as:

  • decolonizing running culture and reshaping the narrative
  • sharing our languages, cultures, traditions, and journeys
  • running as a lifestyle; caring for your body now and for the future
  • safety; what to wear/bring, planning ahead, fueling your body, and being wildlife aware

Registration is coming soon.

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Program Leaders

Eryn Braley

Program Lead

Trail Running

Eryn Braley is a nehiyaw (Cree) woman and a member of the Saddle Lake Cree Nation in Treaty 6 territory from her Father's side, and British and Irish occupier from her Mother's side. Eryn was raised by her mom on unceded, stolen, and occupied Coast Salish territory. Growing up away from her home community and territories, Eryn is on a journey of reclaiming her identity as a nehiyaw woman by connecting with her territories, family, community, and culture.
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