Canada Cares Run

This run is in support of a national charity project called Canada Cares Kits! The project is engaged in raising funds to provide “care kits” to homeless shelters. The kits are made up of socks, a water bottle, and personal hygiene items.

Funds raised through the event will be directed towards the Calgary Chapter of the project and will go towards providing Care Kits to shelters in Calgary!

The idea is that the project is a celebration of all we are as Canadians – to look out for each other and to have everyone’s back, even those that aren’t in as fortunate of circumstances as others. Everyone here in Calgary is still ultimately Canadian and deserves to be looked out for.

So, on Canada Day, we have a double celebration! We enjoy our usual festivities but also celebrate our togetherness and having achieved this major fundraising feat!

Race registration is free, with an option to donate an amount directly to the cause. Please click on 'View Website' to the right to donate! And be sure to scroll to the Calgary Donation: Canada Cares Kit.

We’re hoping to secure business sponsorships to pledge donations per kilometre run!

The event will feature 5k, 10k, and 21k options.

Participants will complete their virtual run on any of the race days (June 26th - June 30th) and submit screenshots of their tracked run as evidence of completing the event.

Please take pictures of your run, wearing Canada Day attire, and post your pictures using #CanadaCaresRun so we can share on our social media!