Rainbow Run is a family-friendly event celebrating the LGBTQIA2S+ community and its allies

The Rainbow Run takes place on June 4th, 2023 at 9:30am starting from the Cobourg Yacht Club located at 100 Hibernia Street, Cobourg, ON. This event helps celebrate inclusion and diversity during Pride month and encourages healthy living through movement.

The Rainbow Run welcomes everyone! The 2.5k or 5K run/walk course starts at the Cobourg Yacht Club and offers a beautiful meander through the town of Cobourg. Participants are encouraged to show their Pride spirit by wearing rainbows or costumes. Strollers and pets are welcome and encouraged to join in! You have the option to create a Team for the event and raise funds for YMCA Northumberland’s Strong Communities Campaign.

“We are pleased that YMCA Northumberland was one of the recipients of the ParticipACTION Community Challenge Grants this year and we are proud to host our first Rainbow Run during Pride Month” says Eunice Kirkpatrick, CEO YMCA Northumberland. “This inclusive and family-friendly event encourages people of all ages and abilities to get active and celebrate . We look forward to your participation in this fun event.”

YMCA Northumberland’s Rainbow Run was made possible thanks to generous funding from the Government of Canada through the ParticipACTION Community Challenge Grant. This national initiative encourages everyone in Canada to get active throughout June, ultimately recognizing Canada’s Most Active Community and awarding it with $100,000 to support local physical activity and sport initiatives.

Registration is available online at raceroster.com until June 2nd or in person on event day at the Cobourg Yacht Club. More information about the event is avaiable at www.ymcanrt.org.

Anyone can participate in the ParticipACTION Community Challenge by downloading and tracking their movement in the free ParticipACTION app from June 1-30, or by joining local activities like YMCA Northumberland’s Rainbow Run.

#northumberlandymca, #rainbowrun, #cobourg