The NERD Run - 2024
September 14, 2024 / Edmonton, AB
Join us on Saturday, September 14, 2024, for the 9th Annual NERD Run!
The NERD Run (Neuroscience Education, Research and Discovery) is a fun run organized by the Neuroscience and Mental Health Institute at the University of Alberta that raises awareness and support for brain and mental health research.
Open to all levels and abilities, the race begins in Kinsmen Park and traverses the scenic Edmonton river valley with a 2.5 km walk, 5 km walk/run, or 10 km run. Register before August 30 and receive a free exclusive NERD Run tech t-shirt. Early bird pricing available until July 31. Race will be time chipped.
Race package pickup is Friday, September 13th from 2 - 6 pm at the Running Room located on 85 Ave and 109 Street.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
2.5KM Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
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$35.00
Early Bird
May 30 – Jul. 31 -
$45.00Aug. 1 – Sep. 12
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5KM Run Closed
Online registration closed-
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$45.00
Early Bird
May 30 – Jul. 31 -
$50.00Aug. 1 – Sep. 12
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5KM Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
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$45.00
Early Bird
May 30 – Jul. 31 -
$50.00Aug. 1 – Sep. 12
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10KM Run Closed
Online registration closed-
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$45.00
Early Bird
May 30 – Jul. 31 -
$50.00Aug. 1 – Sep. 12
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Youth 2.5KM Walk (Ages 0-12) Closed
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Free
No shirt included
May 30 - Sep. 12
Youth 5KM Walk (Ages 0-12) Closed
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Free
No shirt included
May 30 - Sep. 12
Youth 5KM Run (Ages 0-12) Closed
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Free
No shirt included
May 30 - Sep. 12
Youth 10KM Run (Ages 0-12) Closed
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Free
No shirt included
May 30 - Sep. 12
Event Schedule
10:00 am - Opening remarks
10:10 am - 10 km run start
10:15 am - 5 km walk/run start
10:20 am - 2.5 km walk start
11:30 am - Award ceremony and closing remarks
Contact information
- Event contact
- Neuroscience and Mental Health Institute
- nmhi@ualberta.ca