This virtual fundraising event has Vancouverites partaking in their usual pastime, running for their next cup of coffee.
This is an idea brewed up by the Canada Running Series in partnership with Siply, an app that curates the best coffee shops in Vancouver. Called the 5K Coffee Club the event is the newest virtual event on Canada Running Series’ race calendar. The way it works is during the month of May participants run as many 5Ks as they can following routes created around local Vancouver coffee shops. As a reward, participants will get a free caffeine pick-me-up at the end of their run at one of four participating coffee shops via the Siply app.
The 5K Coffee Club has teamed up with Vancouver Food Runners as their charity partner to help divert food waste to those who need it most. Participants are encouraged to fundraise or make a one-time donation at the time of registration.
Aside from the coffee and the feeling of giving, participants will also receive:
- Exclusive Asobu Orb travel mug/water bottle ($30 retail value)
- $15 in Siply coffee credits, redeemable at one of four participating coffee shops
- Ethical Bean Coffee sampler bag
- Results platform to track your progress
- 5K run routes around weekly featured Vancouver coffee shops
- 5K training plans to get you moving
Participating Vancouver coffee shops include:
- Pallet Coffee Roasters – 980 Howe Street
- United Strangers – 2740 Mt Seymour Pkwy, North Vancouver
- Prado Cafe – 100 W Hastings St
- 4th shop TBD – Location will be in Vancouver
For more information and to register check out Canada Running Series’s website.
