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Penticton celebrates Canada’s 156th birthday!

June 30, 2023

Enjoy lively festivals, activities, and exciting Canada Day rooftop and barbecue parties. For an extra dose of fun, why not embark on a day trip to nearby towns and cities to join in their festive celebrations? It’s the perfect way to embrace special get-togethers and make lasting memories this Canada

Meet Neil!

June 16, 2023

Neil has been with Peach City Runners since 1999, and has been the owner since 2016. He started running competitively in 1977, but now enjoys a more relaxed pace leading the Penticton Pounders Trail Group, the Suck It Up Buttercups.

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Favourite Nutrition
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Favourite Area/Trail to Run
– Skaha

Stay hydrated!

May 31, 2023

We carry a variety of water bottles, carriers and vests. We also have a large selection of electrolytes to keep you going in the heat!

Have a safe and relaxing long weekend

May 19, 2023

Victoria Day long weekend – the perfect time to get out there to log some miles … increase your strength, your endurance, your stamina, so that you’re able to run faster, farther, stronger. Keep moving, stay positive and enjoy…

May 12, 2023

Peach City Runners Blossom 13K Sunday, May 13th!

May 9, 2023

We are only 2 weeks away from the Blossom 13K Road Race on Sunday, May 14th at 9am in Penticton! The course starts at Okanagan Lake Park this year with some good climbs, rolling hills, and a KVR section to lead us to the original finish back in the park.

Loosen up those hips!

April 28, 2023

Tight hips? You’ll benefit from these four easy hip flexor exercises.
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4 easy mobility exercises to loosen your hips

A look back at the benefits of walking

April 21, 2023

Even though running is one of the fitness industry’s most beloved sports, running is not easy, and some folks just hate it and will never learn to love it no matter how hard they try. The good news is that walking can definitely count as cardio and you can reap

Just 8 Minutes of Exercise a Day Is All You Need

April 14, 2023

Lack of time, but want to stay fit? Check out the findings from a new study in the United Kingdom.

According to the European Heart Journal, researchers found “Just 54 minutes of vigorous exercise per week provides the most bang for your buck…a tough, short workout improves blood pressure, shrinks