The NERD Run - 2025
Saturday, September 13, 2025 | Edmonton, AB
Join us on Saturday, September 13, 2025, for the 10th Annual NERD Run!
The NERD Run (Neuroscience Education, Research and Discovery) is a fun run organized by the Neuroscience and Mental Health Institute (NMHI) at the University of Alberta that raises awareness 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 29 and receive a free exclusive NERD Run t-shirt. Early bird pricing available until July 31. Race will be time chipped.
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 1 – Jul 30 -
$45.00Jul 31 – Aug 1
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5KM Run Closed
Online registration closed-
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$45.00
Early Bird
May 1 – Jul 30 -
$50.00Jul 31 – Aug 1
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5KM Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
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$45.00
Early Bird
May 1 – Jul 30 -
$50.00Jul 31 – Aug 1
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10KM Run Closed
Online registration closed-
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$45.00
Early Bird
May 1 – Jul 30 -
$50.00Jul 31 – Aug 1
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Youth 2.5KM Walk (Ages 0-12) Closed
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Free
No shirt included
May 1 - Aug 1
Youth 5KM Walk (Ages 0-12) Closed
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Free
No shirt included
May 1 - Aug 1
Youth 5KM Run (Ages 0-12) Closed
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Free
No shirt included
May 1 - Aug 1
Youth 10KM Run (Ages 0-12) Closed
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Free
No shirt included
May 1 - Aug 1
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
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Contact information
- Event contact
- Neuroscience and Mental Health Institute
