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
Price changes in 2 months 11 days-
-
Register for 2.5KM Walk$35.00
Early Bird
Now registering May 1 – Jul 30 -
$45.00Jul 31 – Sept 10
-
5KM Run
Price changes in 2 months 11 days-
-
Register for 5KM Run$45.00
Early Bird
Now registering May 1 – Jul 30 -
$50.00Jul 31 – Sept 10
-
5KM Walk
Price changes in 2 months 11 days-
-
Register for 5KM Walk$45.00
Early Bird
Now registering May 1 – Jul 30 -
$50.00Jul 31 – Sept 10
-
10KM Run
Price changes in 2 months 11 days-
-
Register for 10KM Run$45.00
Early Bird
Now registering May 1 – Jul 30 -
$50.00Jul 31 – Sept 10
-
Youth 2.5KM Walk (Ages 0-12)
-
Register for Youth 2.5KM Walk (Ages 0-12)Free
No shirt included
May 1 - Sept 10
Youth 5KM Walk (Ages 0-12)
-
Register for Youth 5KM Walk (Ages 0-12)Free
No shirt included
May 1 - Sept 10
Youth 5KM Run (Ages 0-12)
-
Register for Youth 5KM Run (Ages 0-12)Free
No shirt included
May 1 - Sept 10
Youth 10KM Run (Ages 0-12)
-
Register for Youth 10KM Run (Ages 0-12)Free
No shirt included
May 1 - Sept 10
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
Shop at RunningRoom.com
Contact information
- Event contact
- Neuroscience and Mental Health Institute
- nmhi@ualberta.ca
