UBCO and Okanagan College have decided to cancel the campus-to-campus half-marathon scheduled for April 4 due to concerns about COVID-19. 

The schools are following advice from the province not to organize gatherings featuring 250 people or more.

“While we are saddened to have to delay the resurgence of the run, it’s absolutely paramount to us to put the health and safety of OC and UBCO students, employees, volunteers and community members first,” said Tyler Finley, event co-organizer and marketing manager at Okanagan College.

Photo credit: OC/UBCO

“We are hopeful that the campus-to-campus will return in future, although we can’t speculate right now on when that will happen. 

“Thank you to all of the students, staff and community partners who provided input, time and expertise in the planning for this event.”

Ticket holders will be given refunds “as soon as possible,” the organizers explained.