Bumrun Calgary 2022

2022 Bumrun Calgary

THE 1ST ANNUAL BUMRUN: THE 5K RUN TO GET BEHIND

We need your support!

In-Person Race Day is on Sunday, May 15, 2022.

Virtual Race Period is any time up to Sunday, May 15, 2022.

Who are we?

Bumrun is a charity that raises awareness of colon cancer screening and prevention. For 10 years, we have organized 5K walk/run events and raised more than $600,000 net for various colon cancer charity organizations. Our funds go toward colon cancer research, enhancing patient support programs for families living with colon cancer, and raising awareness of colon cancer screening and prevention.

In addition to our listed charities, this year Bumrun has partnered with not for profit Colorectal Cancer Resource & Action Network (CCRAN), whose mission is to support, educate and advocate for colorectal cancer patients and their caregivers.

Canada has one of the highest colon cancer rates in the world, affecting 1 in 14 Canadians. But if everyone got screened, 90% of deaths could be prevented. Now that's worth running for!

How will this work?

Bumrun Calgary 2022 will be offering both a virtual event and, for the first time ever, a live in-person event.

LIVE: We are limiting the initial number of registrations to 500 for the in-person race. Depending on covid regulations at the time of the event, we may be able to open additional spots.

VIRTUAL: As a virtual participant, you will record your walk/run race time and enter your time here.

Refunds: In the event that we are unable to host an in-person race due to covid-19, we will not be offering refunds. We are committed to keeping our race entry fees low so that the race is widely accessible. We are a not for profit event and any race fees collected cover our up front costs and all profits are donated to our charity partner, Colorectal Cancer Research & Action Network (CCRAN). If we have to cancel the in-person event due to Covid-19, you will have the option to switch over to the virtual race or to defer your entry to the 2023 event. Thank you for your understanding.

What does registration include?

Virtual Race Kit

• Race Completion Certificate
• Couch to 5K training plan created by Professional Runner & Performance Engineer Sasha Gollish

In-person Race Kit

• Bum Run x Undefine (x) Socks
• Bumrun Calgary T-Shirts
• Couch to 5K training plan created by Professional Runner & Performance Engineer Sasha Gollish

Live Event Details

Race start time is 9:00 AM
Race start is at 3280 Hospital Drive NW, which is in front of the Calgary Endoscopy Unit building at the Foothills Medical Centre.

The route is mostly on pathway around the Children’s hospital and through the vibrant University district. You will be on the sidewalk through the University district. There is one small out and back section where you will run a few metres on grass.

The course is marked with arrows and cones. Marshals will be in place at key points. Please follow the directions of the marshals and, if you’re ever in doubt, look down for chalk arrows on the ground.

Course Map: The interactive course map is available here.

Race Kit Pick Up: Live runners can pick up their race kits at Strides Running Store Marda Loop (3566 Garrison Gate SW). Race kit pick up will be on Saturday, May 14th from 12:00 - 2:00 PM. We kindly ask that you sign up for a package pick up window of time. The link to sign up can be found here.

Parking: Free parking has been provided by AHS Parking Service between 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM in Lot 6, which is 200M east of the TRW entrance. Follow AHS signs to Lot 6 parking. Simply park – no need to register during this time window.

Baggage Check: We will have baggage check for you to store your items during the race. Your bib will be needed to retrieve your bags post-race. Please note that baggage check is open air.

Prizing: We have prizing for the top three men and women. We will start the awards ceremony for the top 3 finishers at 9:45 AM. All prizes will be handed out at the event, so please make sure to check your results before you depart.

Timing and Results: We use a system called bib tag for timing. Your timing chip is on the back of your bib. Please do not bend the timing chips. Ensure that your bib is visible on your front at all times for the benefit of course marshals and timing. Live results can be checked HERE.

Post-Race Refreshments: We will have fruit and water from Save On Foods, as well as delicious treats from Cobs Bakery at the finish line for you.

A big ol' bubble butt thank you to our Best Asset Title Sponsor: