Run to Quit
Walk or run your way to a smoke-free life!
Run to Quit Fall Training Programs start this September!
Want to quit smoking? Want to win prizes including $1,000 cash or a car for quitting smoking?
Register today for Run to Quit!
Run to Quit is an innovative quit smoking program that pairs the expertise of the Canadian Cancer Society with the Running Room’s learn to walk or run 5km clinics. A brief overview of Run to Quit is available on our Youtube channel.
Check out the website: runtoquit.com for more information, including locations, dates and contest details.
Three ways to register, both online and in-person:
- Do It Yourself challenge: Quit and get fit your own way! Cost: FREE
- Virtual Training Program: Available anywhere with web access. Programs start September, January and April. Cost: $49.00
- In-person Training Program: Available in select Running Room locations across BC. Programs start September and April. Cost: $69.00
Address / Contact Info
Canadian Cancer Society
BC & Yukon
565 W 10th Ave
Vancouver, BCV5Z 4J4
Contact name: Lyz Gilgunn
Phone Numbers
Phone
: 1-800-419-2906 ext. 264
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Service Details
Geographic areas served: Abbotsford, Burnaby, Chilliwack, Deroche, Kelowna, Langley, Maple Ridge, Mission, Mission BC, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Pitt Meadows, Port Alberni, Richmond, Surrey, Vancouver, Victoria, West Vancouver
Cost structure: private pay
Program fee notes: Commit to Quit challenge: FREE | Virtual Training Program: $49.00 | In-person Training Program: $69.00
Referral protocol: self
How to apply: Register at runtoquit.com
Age ranges served: all ages
Languages spoken: English
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This program was last updated on 16 Aug 2017.
