Chad's Day for Change Urban Trail Race highlights the east end of our stunning river valley trail system, with a variety or single track and double wide trails and distances for every appetite. The race starts from Gold Bar Park and takes you out on 3 different loops: a 12Km loop to Dawson Park, a 12Km loop crossing the North Saskatchewan River into the Sunridge Ski Area, and a 10Km loop through Goldstick Park. Each loop passes by some of Chad's favourite fishing spots, the trails he frequently used playing catch with his pooch Eli, and the parks where he'd catch frogs with his daughters Brook-Lyn and Taylor.
The Race has a variety of distances to choose from:
-34Km solo
-34Km relay (3 runners)
-21Km Half Marathon
-12/10Km single loop solo (you pick your favourite!)
-5Km walk/run
-1.2Km kids event
This event is held to honour the life and memory of Chad Evans, who we tragically lost on August 13, 2023 to suicide. Our goal is to raise awareness of men's mental health issues, raise conversations for so many men who suffer in silence, and spread awareness of the groups that support them. HeadsUpGuys, is a Vancouver based online platform providing life saving resources and education to help our men battle depression and suicidal thoughts, and empowers them to begin to heal, all while maintaining their anonimity. In our first year, 2024, we raised $7680.53 to date for HeadsUpGuys. Lets see if we can beat that number this year, helping them to continue their important work. We encourage anyone reading this to visit their website at headupguys.org to see everything they offer, and please spread their name as much as you can.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Solo- one leg pick your poison
Registration closes in 2 months 13 days-
For those that would like to participate, enjoy the trails but not quite wanting to do the whole thing you get to pick which single leg you would to solo! You can find the leg descriptions in the Solo Full Meal Deal event. Briefly, Leg 1 is 12 km along North and South river banks to Dawson Park and back. It's the flattest leg but has a section of winding single track to keep you nimble. Leg 2 is 12 km through Rundle Park and Strathcona Science Park. It has a bit more single track and a bit more elevation. Leg 3 is a 10 km jaunt on the winding, rolling ravine trails into Goldstick Park. Beautiful single track forest trails and a stunning view on the final descent. Start times depend on which leg you choose with the Leg 1 start at 9am; Legs 2 and 3 starting later to more or less match up with Full Solo pack. More info on start times to come! All participants will receive a racers t-shirt and finishers will get a medal.
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$90.00
Early bird pricing
Jan 1 – Mar 31 -
Register for Solo- one leg pick your poison$100.00
Get at it!
Now registering Apr 1 – Aug 1
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Half Marathon
Registration closes in 2 months 13 days-
For all of you passionate halfers out there! We've got you covered this year with our scenic, primarily trail, half marathon! more details to come!
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$90.00
Early bird pricing
Jan 1 – Mar 31 -
Register for Half Marathon$100.00
Get at it!
Now registering Apr 1 – Aug 1
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Relay- 34k in 3 Servings
Registration closes in 2 months 13 days-
In this event you get to buddy up with a team of 2 or 3 running pals and each take a leg. Priced at $60 earlybird per leg its the equivalent of a dine-and-dash steal! Team work makes the dream work! Each leg starts and ends at Goldbar Park so you can cheer on your team at each transition. (You can see the full description of each Leg in the Solo event information). All participants will receive a racers t-shirt and finishing teams get race medals.
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$60.00
Early bird pricing
Jan 1 – Mar 31 -
Register for Relay- 34k in 3 Servings$70.00
3 runners required. Get at it!
Now registering Apr 1 – Aug 1
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5 km fun walk/run Sold out
Registration closes in 2 months 13 days-
This is a nice easy one for those who want to come out and participate but enjoy more the smaller distances. This will be a 5 Km loop around Gold Bar and something for everyone, from those who want to hammer out a fast 5k, to those who want to enjoy a leisurely stroll with friends to support a great cause! All participants will receive a racers t-shirt and finishers will get a medal.
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$75.00
Early bird pricing
Jan 1 – Mar 31 -
$85.00
Get at it!
Now registering Apr 1 – Aug 1
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Kid's Race- 1.2 Km
Registration closes in 2 months 13 days-
Of course we had to get the kiddos in there! They get to enjoy the festivities, while also seeing at a young age how we support the causes important to ourselves and the people we care about. Conversations about mental health and what we can do about it can be appropriate at many levels. We are all very excited about this event! All finishers will receive a medal.
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Donation onlyJan 1 – Mar 31
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Register for Kid's Race- 1.2 KmDonation onlyNow registering Apr 1 – Aug 1
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Solo- Full Meal Deal
Registration closes in 2 months 13 days-
The full event for those with big appetites! All legs start and finish in Gold Bar park. Leg 1 takes you on a jaunt upriver past Chad's fishing spots to Dawson Park where he and his pooch Eli enjoyed the company of other mutts. Then back to Gold Bar, for a total of 12 Km. This is the flattest of the legs, but you'll see some windy single track to keep you nimble! Leg 2 starts out easy, crossing Ainsworth Dyer bridge to Rundle Park a for a smooth ride along the river bank. Cross another bridge into Strathcona Science Park to follow rolling, winding trails in the river valley forest. You reach the turnaround at another of Chad's fishing spot and back along the river bank to Goldbar for a 12 Km loop. Leg 3 is in the ravine trails of Goldstick Park. Take in the beauty along these single track and double wide trails before a long descent with a fantastic view as you finish the 10km loop. Solo entrants get the race T-shirt and finishers get a medal. (And RESPECT!)
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$110.00
Early bird pricing
Jan 1 – Mar 31 -
Register for Solo- Full Meal Deal$120.00
Get at it!
Now registering Apr 1 – Aug 1
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Contact information
- Event contact
- Chad's Day for Change Association
- Phone
- 7809992554
