Run Calgary and The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra are collaborating by colliding the wonderful worlds of music and running. Lace up in support of the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra's PhilKids, in the fourth edition of Beat Beethoven.
Beat Beethoven is a hybrid event in 2022
Race in-person
Thursday September 8, 2022 - In-Person - 6:30 PM
Challenge yourself to finish an 8 km running race or a 4 km walk, on 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 fourth collectible custom Beat Beethoven wine glass, a finisher's medal, and a complimentary glass of wine (or sparkling water!) at RiverWalk Plaza in the East Village. Also included is a lite dinner and concert by Calgary Phil highlighting their upcoming season.
You must be 18 years old or older to participate in this event.
Race virtually
September 8-18, 2022 - 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) at anytime during the race period (Sep 8-18).
What's Included?
Please review the 'Entry Fee Includes' section below 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 light dinner, wine, and live music performed by the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra.
Entry Fee Includes
In-Person Participants Receive
- 2022 Custom Beat Beethoven wine glass
- Wine-themed finisher's medal
- Complimentary wine at the finish line
- Complimentary lite dinner at the finish line
- Personalized race bib
- Chip timed event
- Post race celebration and outdoor concert by the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
- Opportunity to help support the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra PhilKids program
Virtual Participants Receive
- 2022 Custom Beat Beethoven wine glass
- Wine-themed finisher's medal
- 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 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 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.
Registration fees
Beat Beethoven - 8 km Run Closed
Online registration closed-
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CA$80.00
Early Bird Pricing
Nov 5 – Jul 8 -
CA$90.00
Regular Pricing
Jul 9 – Aug 18 -
CA$100.00
Late Registration Pricing
Aug 19 – Sep 7 -
ClosedSep 7 – Sep 8
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Beat Beethoven - 4 km Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
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CA$80.00
Early Bird Pricing
Nov 5 – Jul 8 -
CA$90.00
Regular Pricing
Jul 9 – Aug 18 -
CA$100.00
Late Registration Pricing
Aug 19 – Sep 7 -
ClosedSep 7 – Sep 8
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Beat Beethoven - 4 km Run Closed
Online registration closed-
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CA$80.00
Early Bird Pricing
Nov 5 – Jul 8 -
CA$90.00
Regular Pricing
Jul 9 – Aug 18 -
CA$100.00
Late Registration Pricing
Aug 19 – Sep 7 -
ClosedSep 7 – Sep 8
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VIRTUAL Beat Beethoven - 8 km Run Closed
Online registration closed-
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CA$40.00Nov 5 – Aug 19
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CA$50.00Aug 19 – Sep 8
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VIRTUAL Beat Beethoven - 4 km Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
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CA$40.00Nov 5 – Aug 19
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CA$50.00Aug 19 – Sep 8
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VIRTUAL Beat Beethoven - 4 km Run Closed
Online registration closed-
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CA$40.00Nov 5 – Aug 19
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CA$50.00Aug 19 – Sep 8
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Event schedule
- Tue, September 6, 2022 10:00 AM - Curbside Pickup Day 1 Starts @ Run Calgary HQ
- Tue, September 6, 2022 6:00 PM - Curbside Pickup Day 2 Ends @ Run Calgary HQ
- Wed, September 7, 2022 12:00 PM - Curbside Pickup Day 2 Starts @ Run Calgary HQ
- Wed, September 7, 2022 7:00 PM - Curbside Pickup Day 2 Ends @ Run Calgary HQ
- Thu, September 8, 2022 12:00 AM - Virtual Race Window Opens
- Thu, September 8, 2022 5:00 PM - Riverwalk Start Area Opens
- Thu, September 8, 2022 6:30 PM - Beat Beethoven Begins
- Thu, September 8, 2022 7:20 PM - Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra completes 50 Minutes of Beethoven's best music
- Thu, September 8, 2022 7:40 PM - Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra plays 50 minutes
- Thu, September 8, 2022 8:30 PM - Last call for wine gardens
- Thu, September 8, 2022 8:30 PM - Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra finishes playing
- Sun, September 18, 2022 11:59 PM - Virtual Race Window Closes
Contact information
- Event contact
- Maureen MacDonald
- info@runcalgary.com
- Phone
- 403-264-2996
- Website
- Visit website