Where and when is package pick-up?
- Package pick-up will be held at the Sport Chek Women's Store in Chinook Centre (6455 MacLeod Trail SW) on the following dates:
Wednesday May 8 - 4pm - 8pm
Thursday May 9 - 12pm - 8pm
Friday May 10 - 12pm - 8pm
Saturday May 11- 10am - 4pm
** Please note that these dates, times and location are subject to change. Dates, times and location will be confirmed by email to all registered participants two weeks prior to the event date. **
To help spread out the flow of participants and reduce wait-times for your package, we are asking ALL participants to SIGN UP and choose an arrival time slot to pick up your package. The time slots listed are 30-minutes.
Please choose your time slot HERE.
Can I pick up for someone else?
You can send someone else to pick up your package. Please ensure they have your confirmation number with them.
Can I pick up on Race Day?
No Race Day pick-up - If you are unable to make the curbside pickup times, please contact us at info@runcalgary.com to make alternative arrangements.
Can I get a refund if I can’t participate on race day?
- All registration fees are non-refundable. No refunds, transfers, medical comps or deferrals under any circumstances. Selling your race bib, or having another person use your bib in the event is strictly prohibited. This act may seem well-intentioned, but has many negative implications to the organizers and participants including liability, timing, results, and awards. If a registrant sells or gives away their race bib to another participant, they will not be allowed to participate in future events.
- Protect your purchase by enrolling in the Race Roster Enhanced Refund Protection Program. Participants that enroll in the refund program will be refunded if they are unable to attend due to a variety of unforeseen circumstances, such as injury, illness, COVID-19, severe weather, work travel conflict, layoffs/termination or mechanical breakdown. Click here for full terms & conditions.
When will I receive my discount code from Sport Chek?
- If you registered before May 10th, your special discount code from Sport Chek will arrive in a separate email from Sport Chek on May 10th (valid May 11-19)!
- If you registered on/after May 10th, your special discount code from Sport Chek will arrive in a separate email from Sport Chek on May 13th (valid May 11-19)!
Can I participate virtually in this event?
There is no virtual component for this event.
Is this a family friendly event?
- Yes, we encourage families to come out and celebrate “Mom” on her special day. You can run the adidas 10 KM or walk/run the 5 KM together, or bring the kids out for the 1 km Little Legs Kids’ Race.
- Strollers are welcome for the 5 KM Run/Walk or adidas 10 KM Run.
- There is no minimum age to participate in the 5 km race. All participants in the 5 km race must be registered, with the exception of children that are ALREADY registered for the 1 km Little Legs Race OR children that will be in strollers for the entire duration of the race. Please note that children without a 5K bib will not receive a medal or any amenities at the finish line.
- Young children interested in receiving a swag bag, medal and finish line amenities should sign up for the Little Legs Kids' Race.
- Note the adidas 10 KM event has an age minimum of 10 years of age. Kids under 10 are only permitted in the adidas 10 KM race if they will be in a stroller for the entire duration of the race.
- Those with strollers will start in the stroller corral at the start line.
How does the Little Legs Kids’ Race work?
- The Little Legs Race is 1 km in length and is for kids 12 years of age and under. All children participating must be registered.
- Kids 5 and under are free, but must be registered.
- Children can run on their own or with one parent/guardian, but parents/guardians do not need to register. For each registration you will receive 2 bibs - one for the child and one for the parent/guardian to run with the child or to retrieve the child from the finishing corral at the end of the race.
Can my child participate in the Little Legs Race and the 5km Run/Walk?
- Yes!
- In an effort to improve family inclusivity and affordability, if your child is ALREADY signed up for Little Legs Race, they are welcome to join you in the 5KM event without registering. We ask that any kids joining parents/guardians in the 5KM who are not registered (i.e. will be in a stroller for the duration of the event OR are already registered for the Little Legs Race), please refrain from taking a medal and other amenities at the finish line.
- If your child is not participating in the Little Legs Race and will be joining you in the 5KM event, they must be registered, unless they will be in a stroller for the duration of the event.
- Please note that children without a 5K bib will not receive a shirt, medal or any amenities at the finish line.
Can I run with a stroller?
- Strollers are welcome for the 5 KM Run/Walk or adidas 10 KM Run.
- There is no minimum age to participate in the 5 km race. All participants in the 5 km race must be registered, with the exception of children that are ALREADY registered for the Little Legs Race OR children that will be in strollers for the entire duration of the race. Please note that children without a 5K bib will not receive a medal or any amenities at the finish line.
- Young children interested in receiving a swag bag, medal and finish line amenities should sign up for the Little Legs Kids' Race.
- Note the adidas 10 KM event has an age minimum of 10 years of age. Kids under 10 are only permitted in the adidas 10 KM race if they will be in a stroller for the entire duration of the race.
- Those with strollers will start in the stroller corral at the start line.
Is this an accessible event?
- Yes, Run Calgary values accessibility and inclusivity at all of our events. We will do our best to ensure that all participants have a great race experience. If you have any special needs or requests, please contact us at info@runcalgary.com.
Where is the Event?
- All event activities and race start/finish will be at Chinook Centre (6455 Macleod Trail SW), in the east parking lots.
Where can I park?
- Free parking will be available in the south & west lots of Chinook Centre.
When does the race start?
- 7:30 AM - Bag Check Opens
- 9:00 AM - adidas 10 KM Race Start
- 9:10 AM - 5 KM Run Race Start
- 9:15 AM - 5 KM Walk Race Start
- 10:30 AM - Little Legs Kids' Race
- 11:30 AM - Bag Check Closes
** Please note that these times are subject to change.
What time should I arrive at the event on race day?
- Please plan to arrive at least 30 minutes early in order to give yourself time to find parking, check your bags (optional), and get to the start line.
Will there be a bag check at the event?
- Yes, the Bag Check tent will be clearly labelled. It will open at 7:30am and close at 11:30am. Bag Check is an optional & free service that you can use if you wish to leave your bag with us while you run/walk. If you choose to check your bag, we will attach a bag check tag and write your bib number on the tag. Once you are done your race, you can retrieve your bag by showing your bib.
Will there be porta potties at the event site?
- Yes, porta potties will be available close to the start line on event day.
Do I need to wear my bib when I walk/run?
- Yes, your bib must be visible from the front while on course at all times. Course Marshals are instructed to remove anyone without a bib on course.
Where will I be running, walking or wheeling?
- This course will consist of a 5 KM looped course and a 10 KM looped course. The final course route will be published at a later date.
What are the amenities on course?
- 5 KM participants will have access to water and Nuun at one (1) aid station on course. Adidas 10 KM participants will have access to water and Nuun at two (2) aid stations on course. Water and Nuun will also be available at the finish line. Other post race amenities will be available at the finish line, but are subject to change.
Can I wear headphones while I run?
We discourage the use of headphones for the safety of the runner and the safety of those around them. If you insist on using headphones, please leave one out or keep the music low enough to be able to hear directions from course marshals, courtesy calls from other participants and horns or other noises to alert you of risk. If a runner puts themselves or others at risk through an unsafe act that the Board of Directors determine was caused directly or indirectly through the use of the items in question, the race directors reserve the right to disqualify the runner.
Can I participate with a bike or scooter?
- No, we don't allow bikes or scooters in the in-person event for safety reasons. Strollers and wagons are welcome, but we ask that if you are bringing either of those devices that you start at the back in the last starting corral.
Can I run with my dog?
- We love four legged friends, but dogs are not allowed on course for the Sport Chek Mother’s Day Walk, Run and Wheel. Looking for a dog friendly event? Why not register for the Dash of Doom, Calgary’s only evening Halloween event on October 26th. Please contact us at info@runcalgary.com if you have a special need.
Is there prizing for this event?
- There will be prizing for the top 3 finishers in each race distance. You can also win prizes for fundraising. Donate or raise a minimum of $500 for either the Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities or the Calgary Health Foundation and be entered in a draw where you can win 1 x $100 Sport Chek gift card.
Where do the funds raised go?
- Donations can be made online to the Calgary Health Foundation - NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) or to Canadian Tire Jumpstart.
- Calgary Health Foundation - NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) funds breakthrough investments to give every newborn a fighting chance. We’re ensuring the one in eight babies born prematurely in our community have access to the best technologies available, and we’re actively addressing Alberta’s higher than average preterm birth rate through applied research. Your participation and support through the Sport Chek Mother’s Day Run Walk and Wheel will support our ongoing Newborns Need campaign which aims to raise over $60 million to transform neonatal care across Southern Alberta.
- Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities is a national charity dedicated to helping kids overcome financial and accessibility barriers to sport and recreation in order to give all children the same chance to participate as their neighbours, their classmates and their friends. With an extensive, national network of more than 1,900 Community Partners and 300 local chapters, Jumpstart helps eligible families cover the costs of registration, transportation, and equipment, and provides funding to organizations for recreational infrastructure and programming. Supported by the Canadian Tire Family of Companies which includes Canadian Tire, Sport Chek, Atmosphere, Sport Experts, Mark's, PartSource and Gas+, Jumpstart has enabled over 1.5 million Canadian kids to get in the game since 2005.
- Looking to fundraise for Jumpstart? Set up your Jumpstart fundraising page HERE. You will get your own donation link, goal, and communications tools to help fundraise for Jumpstart!
How do I set up my fundraising page?
- Please view step-by-step instructions HERE
When will I get my Sport Chek shopping discount code?
- Your Sport Chek discount code will be emailed to you, using the email address you registered with, just prior to the event.
