The KMH 5K Breakaway is the second annual family-oriented athletic event hosted by the Kimberley Minor Hockey Association, scheduled for Saturday, May 9, 2026. Starting and finishing at the historic Kimberley Civic Centre, this event brings the community together to support local youth hockey programs. The race is designed to be inclusive, offering a professionally timed 5K for competitive runners and a flexible 5K Fun Run for families, walkers, and younger children. All proceeds are dedicated to the Kimberley Minor Hockey Association to help fund ice time and equipment for local athletes.
| Race Category | Timing | Course Options |
|---|---|---|
| 5K Timed Race | Official chip timing | Full loop including Volksmarch & Lions trails |
| 5K Fun Run | Untimed | Choice of full loop or flat out-and-back |
| Kids 0-4 Fun Run | Untimed | Free entry for the youngest participants |
Kimberley is a mountain city in the Kootenay region of British Columbia, known for its high elevation and scenic Purcell Mountain backdrop. With a population of approximately 8,100 residents, it has transitioned from a mining hub to a year-round tourism destination famous for skiing, golfing, and its Bavarian-style downtown. The demographic is primarily White (approx. 92%), with a small Indigenous population and a growing number of young families attracted by the outdoor lifestyle. The median household income is roughly $78,000 CAD. The Kimberley Civic Centre, where the race begins, is the heart of the town's hockey culture and serves as a central gathering point for the community's many sporting traditions.
The race course begins on the paved North Star Rails to Trails before reaching a 2.5km turnaround and aid station at Jim Ogilvie Way. While the timed race continues through the more technical, dirt-path sections of the Volksmarch and Lions Trails, Fun Run participants have the option to return via the flat Rails to Trails path to avoid the steeper terrain. Registration includes an event T-shirt for both adult and youth participants (excluding the free under-4 category). Check-in and kit pickup are held at the Civic Centre on race morning between 9:45 AM and 10:15 AM, just prior to the 10:30 AM start. Participants are encouraged to follow the Kimberley Minor Hockey Facebook page for final route maps and event updates.
May 09, 2026
Distance — 5km
Type — Running
10:30
$28.93
May 09, 2026
Distance — 5km
Type — Running
10:30
Free
May 09, 2026
Distance — 5km
Type — Running
10:30
$28.93
May 09, 2026
Distance — 5km
Type — Running
10:30
$14.97
May 09, 2026
Distance — 5km
Type — Running
10:30
$14.97
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Kimberley.
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Kimberley is a city of about 4,500 people (2016) in British Columbia.
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