Run Calgary and The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra are collaborating by colliding the wonderful worlds of music and run. Lace up in support of the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra's PhilKids, in the fourth edition of Beat Beethoven.
We can't wait to be back in-person! Watch the 2018 Highlights!
Beat Beethoven is a hybrid event in 2021
Race in-person
Thursday September 9, 2021 - In-Person - 6:30 PM
Challenge yourself to finish an 8 km running race or a 4 km walk, in a 4 km looped course along the beautiful Bow River, before a section of the orchestra completes 50 minutes of Beethoven's best music. Finishers receive the third collectible custom Beat Beethoven wine glass, finishers medal and a complimentary glass of sparkling wine (or sparkling water!) at RiverWalk Plaza in the East Village. Also included is a light dinner and concert by Calgary Phil highlighting their upcoming season by a section of the orchestra.
You must be 18 or older to participate in this event.
Race virtually
September 9-12, 2021 - Virtual
Challenge yourself to finish an 8km run or a 4km walk, while listening to a Calgary Phil playlist of Beethoven's music. Your virtual run or walk can be completed anywhere, and on any surface (trail, road, treadmill, track) and anytime during the race period (Sep 9-12).
Please see the 'Entry Fee Includes' to see what is included for In-Person and Virtual registrations.
The in-person fees are higher than your regular fun run because this is an elevated running experience. Enjoy a unique run experience with a lite dinner, wine and live music performed by the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra.
Not to mention, the swag will put your other medals to shame!
Entry Fee Includes
In-Person Participants Receive
- 2021 Custom Beat Beethoven wine glass
- Finishers medal medal with removable wine charm
- Complimentary wine at the finish line
- Complimentary dinner at the finish line
- Personalized race bib
- Chip timed event
- Post race celebration and outdoor concert by the CPO
- Opportunity to help support the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra PhilKids program
Virtual Participants Receive
- 2021 Custom Beat Beethoven wine glass
- Finishers medal medal with removable wine charm
- Personalized race bib
- Access to the Race Roster Leaderboard
- The option to track your virtual race on RunKeeper - your finishing time will automatically connect to the leaderboard
- Playlist including Beethoven's music performed and recorded by the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
- Opportunity to help support the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra PhilKids program
- For curbside pickup only - a mini-sized sparkling wine
GST & Processing Fees
Please note that each participant will be charged a processing fee plus 5% GST tax in addition to the race entry fee.
Refund Policy
Entry fees are NON-REFUNDABLE.
- No race day registration, bib pickup or race changes. No refunds, transfers, medical comps or deferrals under any circumstances.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Beat Beethoven - 8 km Run Closed
Online registration closed-
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CA$75.00
Early Bird Pricing
Jul 6 – Aug 10 -
CA$85.00
Regular Pricing
Aug 11 – Aug 30 -
CA$95.00
Late Registration Pricing
Aug 31 – Sep 12
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Beat Beethoven - 4 km Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
Don't feel like running to Beat Beethoven - walk one loop
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CA$75.00
Early Bird Pricing
Jul 6 – Aug 10 -
CA$85.00
Regular Pricing
Aug 11 – Aug 30 -
CA$95.00
Late Registration Pricing
Aug 31 – Sep 12
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Virtual Beat Beethoven - 8 km Run Closed
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CA$50.00
Virtual Beat Beethoven - 4 km Walk Closed
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CA$50.00Jul 6 - Sep 12
Event schedule
- Tue, September 7, 2021 10:00 AM - Package Pick Up Day 1 Opens
- Tue, September 7, 2021 6:00 PM - Package Pick Up Day 1 Closes
- Thu, September 9, 2021 5:00 PM - Riverwalk Start Area Opens
- Thu, September 9, 2021 6:30 PM - Beat Beethoven Begins
- Thu, September 9, 2021 7:20 PM - CPO completes 50 Minutes of Beethoven's best music
- Thu, September 9, 2021 7:40 PM - CPO plays 50 minutes
- Thu, September 9, 2021 8:30 PM - Last call for wine gardens
- Thu, September 9, 2021 8:30 PM - CPO finishes playing
Contact information
- Event contact
- Maureen MacDonald
- info@runcalgary.com
- Phone
- +1 403-264-2996
- Website
- Visit website
