UBC Run or Ride for Rural Medicine - Kelowna
Race Information
The annual Run for Rural Medicine is an in-person, chip-timed 5km/10km race beginning at Jericho Beach in Vancouver. For 2 weeks leading up to the live event, you can also participate in virtual challenges and have a chance to win great prizes.
All proceeds support Hope Air, a national charity providing financial support, transportation, and accommodations for patients seeking medical care far from home. RFRM is organized by UBC medical students passionate about rural access to healthcare.
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