Chip's Not Dead Yet Memorial Mile : The funnest charity run alive! June 20, 2009

The Race

What a day! It was not too hot or cold for a few thousand celebrants to enjoy perfect weather conditions as we walked, ran or paraded up the 10th Avenue hill in costume, high spirits or both. Thanks to everyone who helped us in raising $100,000 for the BC Children’s Hospital in this 2nd edition of the Chip’s Not Dead Yet Memorial Mile. In the Elite Wave, Haron Lagat narrowly bested Kip Kangogo to win $20,000 cash with a 4:49.2 mile. When you relate that to a flat mile, it is equivalent to a 3:59 (uphills are harder by 1 second for every meter gained over 1 mile and 10th Avenue from Alma to Blanca had a gain of 50 meters). General results for the Timed Wave can be found here. There are hundreds of excellent photos of the day available here.

200% of Proceeds Benefit

For every dollar in net proceeds of registration or sponsorship, Chip Wilson, the founder of lululemon has matched that amount with a contribution himself resulting in $100,000 of support to the BC Children's Hospital where all kids who really know what an uphill battle feels like!