BAND ON THE RUN SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 12th, 2021 IS CANCELLED DUE TO COVID 19
Due to Covid 19 we have been required to cancel the Band on the Run event planned for June 12th, 2021.
We have planned an alternative date of Saturday September 11th, 2021. With the uncertain state of health restrictions, we will make a decision on June 1st, 2021 whether to go forward with the September 2021 date. All registrations deferred from 2020 to 2021 are now deferred to the September 2021 date.
Be Safe. Be kind.
Excerpt from June 2021 cancellation notice:
Spring has sprung and unseasonably warm weather this past week is calling for us to get outdoors. At the same time, we’re at the start of a month-long declaration of emergency in conjunction with a stay at home order in Ontario and the news today is that there were a daily record number of new COVID-19 cases reported. We’ve all been impacted in far reaching ways, by restrictions to our daily activities, our jobs, our communities and the health and wellbeing of our loved ones.
A year ago, we were forced to replace the 2020 Band on the Run event with a virtual run. Many of you chose to donate the proceeds of your registration to our charity partners who were in a time of need. Many of you chose to defer your registration to the 2021 Band on the Run event believing, like us, that Ontario would be in a much different situation a full year later. We appreciate your support. It is with heavy hearts that, within the context of the COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario, we are forced once again to cancel this year’s Band on the Run event planned for June 12th, 2021.
Band on the Run is not hosted by a few individuals, but by hundreds of community members who volunteer their time, a passionate team of service providers including local businesses, dedicated charity partners, and all with the support of both the Town of Huntsville and the District of Muskoka. We have spent the past few weeks reaching out to gather their input on whether it would be possible to host Band on the Run in the fall of 2021 when we all hope the pandemic will be finally brought under control and mass gatherings can once again take place. Many of the responses we received were positive, but were all tempered with “as long as…” and “fingers crossed” and “hopefully”. With this in mind, we have booked Saturday September 11th, 2021 as a proposed alternative date to host Band on the Run. Given the uncertainty of the situation, our current plan is to make a final decision by June 1st whether this alternative date is feasible.
We appreciate your support and understanding as we navigate this uncertain time.
THE MOST FUN YOU WILL HAVE AT A RUNNING EVENT. PERIOD.
ENJOY live bands playing rockin’ tunes along the route as you CHALLENGE yourself on our Muskoka Hills. All levels of runners welcome. Whichever distance you choose you will be cheered on by our incredibly spirited group of volunteers.
Capped at 2,500 participants
5K RUN/WALK
A 5k course that starts out with a bit of a hill but is totally manageable for all levels of runners. You can register as a runner or a walker.
10K
A 10k course that is challenging, to be sure. It’s not the hardest thing you’ve ever done (probably) but you’ll be breathing hard.
HALF MARATHON
A Half Marathon course that makes people swear. A lot. We’re not going to sugar-coat that one! Absolutely perfect for anyone up for a hilly challenge.
The most SPIRITED CHEERING
SQUADS anywhere. Seriously.
LIVE MUSICIANS line the course
rockin' you along your run.
SO WHAT MAKES
IT SO FUN?
REVEL in your ACHIEVEMENT
at Band on the Run.
Race day is about CELEBRATING
your healthy lifestyle choices.
We're going to make it FUN
and MUSIC filled!
FUN = SUCCESS
WE HAVE THE BEST VOLUNTEERS AT BAND ON THE RUN!
They dress up. They cheer. They are the reason that all the runners in the photos you see have smiles on their faces!
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SEE IT IN ACTION
A quick 2 minute video that captures the Band on the Run experience – hear from participants of all different running levels and see some of the Music Festival.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
This is my favourite run of the year! Not only is it challenging (hello hills!), it’s also just so much fun! The atmosphere is so upbeat and positive and the concert is a great way to cap off the day! Last year was our first year and we liked it so much we brought back two other families this year. Thank you to all of the volunteers and organizers for another fantastic event!
