Lace Up For Literacy - Castlegar, B.C. | Castlegar, BC, Canada

About the Event

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The Lace Up For Literacy - Castlegar, B.C. is a community-driven 5K walk and run scheduled for Sunday, April 26, 2026. Hosted at Millennium Park, this event serves as the primary fundraiser for the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL). This organization provides free literacy and lifelong learning programs to residents of all ages across the Columbia Basin and Boundary regions. The race emphasizes accessibility and community engagement, offering a scenic route along the Columbia River for both competitive runners and families looking to support a vital local cause.

Category	Inclusions	Registration Deadline	Event Format
Adult/Youth (Standard)	Official Event T-Shirt	Early April	In-Person 5K
Adult/Youth (Basic)	Race Entry Only	Late April	In-Person 5K
Children (Under 12)	Participation Entry	Late April	In-Person 5K
Virtual 5K	Digital Result Upload	Late April	Remote Participation

Race Logistics and Participation

The in-person event begins in the morning at Millennium Park, with participants gathering for a mass start. To accommodate those outside the immediate Castlegar area, a virtual participation window is available, allowing runners to log their 5K distance from any location and upload their results online. While children can participate without a fee, commemorative t-shirts must be ordered by the specified early deadline. All net proceeds from the festival go directly toward funding CBAL's diverse programming, which includes early childhood literacy, adult basic education, and digital skill training.

Regional and Community Context

Castlegar is a pivotal city in the West Kootenay region of British Columbia, located at the confluence of the Kootenay and Columbia Rivers. Known as the "Sculpture Capital of Canada," the city boasts a high concentration of public art and a workforce largely supported by the forestry, power generation, and transportation sectors. The local economy is stable and the community is recognized for its strong volunteer culture and emphasis on sustainable local development.

The area features an established heritage that has significantly influenced the city's cultural landscape. Residents and active retirees in the region prioritize outdoor recreation and social services, often utilizing the extensive local trail networks. Millennium Park, the race's venue, is the city's flagship recreational space, featuring a large natural swimming pond. The Lace Up For Literacy event leverages this local landmark to foster a culture of lifelong learning, directly addressing literacy goals that impact economic and social mobility within the Columbia Basin.

Races Offered

5K Adult/Youth (Includes t-shirt - register by Apr

Apr 26, 2026

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$35.00

5K Adult/Youth (No t-shirt - register by April 20)

Apr 26, 2026

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$20.00

5K Children (Register by April 20)

Apr 26, 2026

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Free

Virtual 5K (No t-shirt - register by April 20)

Apr 26, 2026

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$15.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Castlegar.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 1.8° / 14.0°

wb_sunny -0.9° / 11.1°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 4.1 /

water_drop 64.9%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 1.8° / 14.0°

wb_sunny -0.9° / 11.1°

air 4.1 km/h

water_drop 64.9%

About Castlegar

Learn more about the host city, Castlegar.

Castlegar is a city of 8,000 people (2016) in British Columbia on the southern tip of the Arrow Lakes chain. It sits at the confluence of the Kootenay and Columbia Rivers, and is a perfect base for a wide range of outdoor activities. The surrounding lakes and mountains offer unlimited outdoor possibilities. There is tremendous fishing on both big rivers and on the Arrow Lakes, and Syringa Creek Provincial Park is nearby.