Island Girl Half Marathon & 5K in Support of POGO

The sun is setting and Island Girl 2017 will be the final race! We have decided to hang up our sandals and dig our toes in the sand. If you haven't already registered we hope you'll join us on the Island for the final sail on Sunday, September 17. Register here. Limited spots remain!

When registering please consider making a donation to our charitable partner, the Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO). As the voice of the childhood cancer community, POGO works to ensure that all of Ontario's children have equal access to state-of-the-art diagnosis, treatment and required services. See below for more on the amazing work they do. Join Team POGO and be a champion for kids' cancer care.

Visit Island Girl Running for details on the race, including race kit pick up times,

NEW later start times and updates.

Please Support POGO!

Don't miss your chance to join Team POGO and be a champion for kids' cancer care. All funds raised will make a direct impact on children with cancer and their families throughout their diagnosis, treatment and beyond.

Why Join:

When you raise $500+ you score yourself a beach bag full of great beach essentials, exclusive POGO swag and other sponsor giveaways!
There is a 100% guarantee that YOU will make a difference in the lives of kids with cancer and their loved ones. How? A dedicated POGO representative will be coaching you every step of the way so you can raise as much awareness and funds as possible.
NEW this year: our social media and mobile-friendly fundraising platform increases the fun by helping you earn badges and rewards as you level up, and makes it easy to share your progress with your networks.

How to Register:

Register here. You will receive detailed instructions on how to get your fundraising journey started on the right foot. It's that easy!

If you have any questions or need help signing up, please contact Erika Haigh at ehaigh@pogo.ca or 416-592-1232 x250.

Thank you for your incredible support. Together, we can achieve so much.

Island Girl Welcomes Sparkling Ice as Presenting Sponsor of the 2017 race!

Sparkling Ice is bursting with real fruit flavour and just the right amount of fizz. Sparkling Ice gives you all the taste and refreshment you want, without the calories. Experience the bold side of water with 6 delicious varieties : Black Raspberry, Cherry Limeade, Coconut Pineapple, Kiwi Strawberry, Lemon Lime, and Orange Mango.

Tara and Brad Melville

Island Girl Founders and Race Directors

Run Well Events Inc.

rd@runwellevents.com