06/12/2026
Only 8 more days until the Run, Walk & Wheel for Wellness!
Join us as we celebrate community, wellness, and some exciting new projects happening on Pender Island.
The Walk for Wellness will begin at Danny Martin Park and follow the beautiful Schooner Way Trail to Pender Island School. The one and only Gary Goodman will get things underway as Master of Ceremonies at 9:00 a.m., with the community walk setting off at 9:30 a.m. Come out, enjoy a walk with friends and neighbours, and celebrate this incredible new community trail!
Looking for a challenge? The inaugural Pender Pursuit Trail Run starts and finishes at Pender Island School. Both the 5K and 10K races begin at 10:30 a.m. Experience some of Pender’s most scenic trails while testing yourself on this exciting new course.
The festivities continue at the school grounds, where Hal and the Harmonics will provide live music from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A special thank you to the Gulf Islands Tour des Îles team for helping make this happen. We look forward to welcoming visitors from our neighbouring islands to join the celebration!
The Pender Islands Health Centre will also be hosting an Open House from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Stop by, tour the facilities, and learn more about the invaluable services they provide to our community.
Be sure to check out the Pender Islands Bouldering Wall team, who will be setting up a temporary climbing wall for all ages to try. It’s a great chance to experience climbing firsthand and learn more about this exciting project, which is now almost fully funded!
And for the first time ever, Pender Radio will be broadcasting live from the event. Come on out—you might just hear your name on the radio!
The MAP-Moving Around Pender team will be helping throughout the day and will have an information booth where you can learn about upcoming projects, including the Einars Hill Trail and another exciting initiative that will be unveiled soon.
We can’t wait to see you there!
