The annual Mother’s Day fixture offers something for the entire family. It is brought to you by The Optimist Club of West Lorne Inc and the Municipality of West Elgin. All proceeds raised support Optimist Children’s Charities and the needs of our local youth.

West Lorne Optimist Mother's Day Road Race 2025

Mother's Day - May 11th

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West Lorne Optimist Road Race

REGISTRATION

Kids 1K Fun Run - Free

Youth (age 18 and under) 5K and 10K - $25.00

Online Pre-Registration - $40.00 / Individual

Race Day Registration - $50.00 / Individual

NEW - Virtual Participant - $25.00 / individual (t-shirt and medal not included)

FINISHER MEDALS FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS!

Registration / Race Kit Pick-up

West Lorne Arena

Sunday May 11th 7:30am - 8:30 am

NOTE: This event will be timed with the Chip Bib Tag Technology by Walker& Runners Around the County of Essex Timing. Your Timing ring is attached to your race number. Do not remove this tag, fold or wrinkle your race number. Do not cover your race number (ring) with a jacket. Simply pin all four corners to the front of your running shirt.

WARNING

A physical examination is not required; however, all runners participate at their own risk.

Consult your physician should you have any doubt.

Registration fees

5K Run

Price changes in 5 months 19 days

1. $40.00
  
  Now registering Oct. 21 – May 10
  
  Register for 5K Run
2. $50.00
  
  May 11 – May 11

10K Run

Price changes in 5 months 19 days

1. $40.00
  
  Now registering Oct. 21 – May 10
  
  Register for 10K Run
2. $50.00
  
  May 11 – May 11

5K Walk

Price changes in 5 months 19 days

5K Walk
1. $40.00
  
  Now registering Oct. 21 – May 10
  
  Register for 5K Walk
2. $50.00
  
  May 11 – May 11

1K Children's Fun Run (12 and under)

Free

Oct. 21 - May 11

Register for 1K Children's Fun Run (12 and under)

5K Student

Youth student 5K race (18 and under)

$25.00

Oct. 21 - May 11

Register for 5K Student

10K Student

Youth Student 10K race (18 and under)

$25.00

Oct. 21 - May 11

Register for 10K Student

Virtual Participant

$25.00

T-shirt and medal not included

Oct. 21 - May 11

Register for Virtual Participant

Conductive Education

Conductive Education Trust Fund

SWONT Conductive Educatoin helps Children with Cerebral Palsy and other motor challenges.

The Bravery Bead Program

Bravery Hearts Bead Program CHoNJ | Valerie Fund

The Bravery Bead Program is meant to help children, youth and families who are experiencing a serious illness to collect beads that represent their unique journey. Each bead is a symbol of a procedure or aspect of health care. The collection of beads tells a story of challenges and strength.

Local Schools Nutrition Program


Student Nutrition Programs offer a variety of healthy foods depending on the type of program: breakfast, snack, morning meal or lunch. Nutrition Programs are unique to each school and reflect the diversity of the school population in the type of food offered and community involvement.