UPDATE SEP 29, 2021:
Effective Immediately
Restrictions Exemption Program
Run Calgary is a community that cares deeply about health, wellness and longevity and as such, we will act in accordance with provincial health recommendations as well as the new City of Calgary bylaw. Read more about these changes HERE.
The Wild Run, formerly the 'Gorilla Run', now in its 17th year, was established in 2004 to raise funds for Mountain Gorillas and other endangered species.
Over the last 14 years the race/relay has donated over $100,000 dollars to wild animals threatened with extinction and Run Calgary is pledging to continue our fundraising efforts for conservation.
Wild Run is a hybrid event in 2021
Race in-person
Sunday October 10, 2021 - In-Person
Please join us, as we run in and around the zoo on Sunday October 10th, 2021 at 8am, for the annual ‘Race For Conservation’! You can choose to run the 10 mile course solo, or round up your crew and race the course as a relay (2-4 members). The in-person event starts and finishes on St. Patrick Island and consists of 4 legs, all of which transition on The Rise, our very own party site for The Wild Run. Only 1 leg runs through the zoo but all participants have access to the zoo with your registration.
Race virtually
October 7-10, 2021 - Virtual
Run your 10 mile race solo, or create a relay team and try our Race Roster's new virtual relay experience. As always, your virtual event can take place on any surface, anywhere, and at any time during the virtual race window.
We encourage virtual racers to track their run using RunKeeper, where your results will automatically sync with your Race Roster account and right onto the Results Leaderboard. Alternatively, you can choose to screen capture (not mandatory) any fitness app or watch (Garmin, Strava, Fitbit etc.) and manually upload you time. All registered participants will receive detailed instructions for completing their virtual race prior to the start of the race period
Please see the 'Entry Fee Includes' to see what is included for In-Person and Virtual registrations.
Entry Fee includes
In-Person participants receive
- Custom toque featuring our 2021 animal, the Vancouver Island Marmot
- Custom finishers' medal featuring our 2021 animal, the Vancouver Island Marmot
- Personalized race bib (register before Sep 27 to guarantee name on bib)
- A visit with the zoo animals post-race; your bib gets you a complimentary entry on race day
- Post race celebration in the Calgary Zoo and an optional breakfast for purchase. (subject to change in accordance with provincial guidelines).
- Chip timed event.
- Opportunity to help support animal conservation.
- Raise $250 - get an annual Connect Pass worth $65.
- Please note, registration fee does NOT include race day parking.
Virtual participants receive
- Custom toque featuring our 2021 animal, the Vancouver Island Marmot
- Custom finishers' medal featuring our 2021 animal, the Vancouver Island Marmot
- Personalized race bib (register before Sep 27 to guarantee name on bib)
- Opportunity to help support animal conservation.
- Raise $250 - get an annual Connect Pass worth $65.
- Access to the Race Roster Leaderboard
- The option to track your virtual race on RunKeeper - your finishing time will automatically connect to the leaderboard
- A Run Calgary curated Wild Run-themed Spotify playlist
- For curbside pickup only - extra goodies from our partners
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 exceptions.
- No race day registration or race changes. No refunds, transfers, medical comps or deferrals.
- Run Calgary has partnered with RegShield and you can purchase a protection policy on your registration if you have to cancel or can't make the event. RegShield is a protection product made for athletes by athletes. It provides coverage for 17 different roadblocks. These are the reasons that most athletes are unable to compete in their events. For more information regarding coverage, please click here for the outline of the Canadian program.
- Should the race not be able to go ahead because of local and provincial restrictions due to the pandemic or for any other reason, all registrants will automatically be converted into a virtual event
Event schedule
- Thu., October 7, 2021 12:00 a.m. - Virtual Race Window Opens
- Sun., October 10, 2021 7:50 a.m. - In Person Solo Race Start Time - St Patrick's Island
- Sun., October 10, 2021 8:00 a.m. - In Person Relay Race Start Time - St Patrick's Island
- Sun., October 10, 2021 11:00 a.m. - In Person Awards and Prizing - Calgary Zoo
- Sun., October 10, 2021 11:59 p.m. - Virtual Race Window Closes
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Virtual Solo 10 Mile Closed
Walk or Run 10 Miles
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$35.00Aug. 4 - Oct. 9
Virtual Walk or Run RELAY Captain Closed
Break your 10 mile race up into 2.5 mile legs and share the distance between 2-4 runners. Captains are responsible for pick up and distribution of swag.
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$80.00Aug. 4 - Oct. 9
Virtual Walk or Run Join a Team RELAY (password required) Closed
Your team captain is responsible for registering your team, sharing the team password, and distributing your swag.
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Join a teamAug. 4 - Oct. 9
Youth Relay Team Captain Closed
Children 12 and under should be accompanied by an adult on course. Maximum age 16.
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$125.00Aug. 4 - Oct. 9
Relay Join a Team (Team Password Required) Closed
Use this to add additional team members.
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Join a teamAug. 4 - Oct. 9
Solo 10 Mile Closed
Online registration closed-
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$55.00
Early Bird Pricing
Aug. 4 – Sep. 12 -
$65.00
Regular Pricing
Sep. 13 – Sep. 30 -
$75.00
Late Registration Pricing
Oct. 1 – Oct. 9
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Adult Relay Team Captain Closed
Online registration closed-
Your team captain is responsible for registering your team and sharing the team password.
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$155.00
Early Bird Pricing
Aug. 4 – Sep. 12 -
$165.00
Regular Pricing
Sep. 13 – Sep. 30 -
$175.00
Late Registration Pricing
Oct. 1 – Oct. 9
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Youth/Adult Relay Mixed Team Captain Closed
Online registration closed-
Team must have at least one youth member.
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$135.00
Early Bird Pricing
Aug. 4 – Sep. 12 -
$145.00
Regular Pricing
Sep. 13 – Sep. 30 -
$155.00
Late Registration Pricing
Oct. 1 – Oct. 9
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Contact information
- Event contact
- Maureen Macdonald
- info@runcalgary.com
- Phone
- +1 403-264-2996
- Website
- Visit website
Total raised
100 percent of the goal has been raised
