Name: Surgical Strides
Start: 2025-08-10T09:00:00-06:00
Location: Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park, Buena Vista Road Northwest, Edmonton, AB, Canada

Join us on Sunday, August 10th, 2025, at Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park for a day of community, compassion, and commitment to global health.

Whether you're aiming for a new personal best or just enjoying the fresh air with friends and family, there’s a distance for everyone! The race options are:
🏃‍♂️ 1km walk
🏃‍♀️ 5km walk or run
🏅 10km race

This event supports the Eldoret Airway Surgery Program, a collaborative initiative between the University of Alberta and Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret, Kenya. Through surgical training, infrastructure development, and the procurement of essential medical equipment, our team is empowering Kenyan surgeons to perform advanced airway reconstruction surgeries that help patients breathe safely and efficiently. Your participation helps build a sustainable future for surgical services in western Kenya, where access to specialized care is limited and needed.

🎉 Post-run perks include:
– Tasty snacks & drinks
– Raffle prizes & giveaways
– Games, balloons, and a very special bubble show
– A feel-good day of fitness and global impact!

*Participants also receive a custom "Run Like the Windpipe" tshirt in their race kits!*

Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a difference while staying active and having fun. Sign up today and bring your friends and family along for a day of fitness, community, and a breath of fresh air.

Let's take strides toward better health and brighter futures together.

We can't wait to see you!

Day-of registration is available, however tshirt sizes are limited and are not guaranteed if registered after August 6th.

Registration fees

Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees

10 Km Run

Registration closes in 1 day 3 hours

Start your run alongside 5km participants through the shaded trails of Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park and across the Quesnell Bridge. Then break away as the 10km route continues past the Whitemud Equine Centre, tracing the river valley before a heart-pumping climb to Saskatchewan Drive. With a mix of flat paths, wooded stretches, and skyline views, this route is a rewarding challenge for those ready to go the extra mile—for stronger lungs and a healthier future.
1. $70.00
  
  Early bird pricing
2. $81.14
  
  Register for 10 Km Run

5Km Run

Registration closes in 1 day 3 hours

This scenic route takes you along the lush trails of Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park and across the iconic Quesnell Bridge, offering gorgeous views of the North Saskatchewan River. Whether you're running for a personal best or walking with friends, it's a beautiful, energizing loop through Edmonton’s river valley.
1. $60.00
  
  Early bird pricing
2. $70.00
  
  Register for 5Km Run

5Km Walk

Registration closes in 1 day 3 hours

Enjoy a relaxed pace along this beautiful 5km route winding through Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park and over the Quesnell Bridge. With stunning river views and peaceful green spaces, it's the perfect walk for soaking up nature, chatting with friends, and making a real difference—one step at a time.
1. $60.00
  
  Early bird pricing
2. $70.00
  
  Register for 5Km Walk

1Km Walk

Registration closes in 1 day 3 hours

Perfect for families, kids, and casual strollers! This scenic out-and-back route hugs the riverbank in Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park, offering beautiful views of the North Saskatchewan River and plenty of green space.
1. $50.00
  
  Early bird pricing
2. $60.00
  
  Register for 1Km Walk