Nelson Police Memorial Run/Walk 2026

Nelson Police Memorial Run/Walk takes place each September in Nelson, British Columbia — the 2026 edition is set for September 20. This community memorial event honours Detective Wade Tittemore and Constable Mathieu Nolet and brings together local runners, walkers, families and public-safety supporters for a morning of tribute and activity.

The event offers three distances to suit a wide range of participants: a 1K kids' fun run, a scenic 5K run or walk along Nelson’s waterfront, and a 10K that features rolling hills before opening into a fast, flat finishing stretch. The 10K is chip-timed; other distances are presented as run/walk options to encourage family participation.

What sets this event apart is its memorial and community focus. Funds raised from the run support a scholarship awarded to a deserving student at LV Rogers, linking race-day participation directly to a local charitable cause. Entry includes a race t-shirt and a finisher’s medal, and the Lakeside Park setting keeps the event compact and spectator-friendly — a short, meaningful outing for competitors and supporters alike.

Registration is available through the event’s Race Roster listing, with fees that vary by distance and registration period. Runners and families can sign up in advance to secure a shirt and medal and to support the scholarship fund.

- **Waterfront scenery:** 5K course follows a scenic route along Nelson’s Lakeside Park waterfront
- **Chip-timed 10K:** the 10K is officially chip-timed and combines rolling hills with a fast, flat finish
- **Kids' 1K fun run:** a short, family-focused distance designed for children and young participants
- **Scholarship fundraising:** proceeds from the event support a scholarship at LV Rogers in memory of two officers
- **Entry perks included:** registration comes with a race t-shirt and a finisher's medal