Event Day Information
Race Date: May 24, 2025
Race location: Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park (13221 Buena Vista Rd NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 2R7)
Start Times:
8:30 a.m. – 1K Little Steps presented by Huggies
8:50 a.m. – Welcome and Warm-up
9:25 a.m. – 5K Run
9:33 a.m. – 10K
9:35 a.m. – 5K Walk
**PLEASE NOTE**
We have 3 different race courses to reduce course congestion: 5K Run, 5K Walk, and 10K Run. 5K Runners will have a different course than the 5K Walkers. You will be asked at Race Kit Pick Up if you will be running or walking the 5K. If you are going to walk and run (combined), please go in the 5K Run group.
Suggested Arrival Time: 7:45 a.m.
To have the most enjoyable race day experience, please give yourself plenty of time before your race. Factor in timing for: getting to the event site, parking, toilet use (which may include wait time), getting into your start corral, deep breathing and getting into your groove!
Parking Information
We have the largest participant field in Run for Women Edmonton history! This means that onsite parking for all participants will be limited.
To ensure you and your fellow participants have an enjoyable event day, please consider the following:
CARPOOL WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY
Participants are strongly encouraged to carpool to reduce the number of cars at the event.
ARRIVE EARLY TO ACCESS EVENT SITE PARKING
We recommend that all participants arrive by 8:00 a.m. if they wish to park at the event site.
IF ARRIVING AFTER 8:15 a.m.: GO DIRECTLY TO OVERFLOW PARKING
On-site parking is expected to be full by 8:15 am. If you plan to arrive after 8:15 a.m., we recommend that you proceed directly to the overflow parking where shuttle buses will be available to transport participants to the event site. This will avoid a drive to the event site only to find out that the event site parking is full.
Overflow parking location:
- 12510 Fox Dr. NW (Whitemud Equestrian Park) – 8 minute drive from the event site
- Buses will be running from this location starting at 7:15 a.m.
LITTLE STEPS PARTICIPANTS – ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 8:00 a.m.
The first event is the Little Steps run at 8:30 a.m. We recommend that all participants in this event (and their families) arrive no later than 7:45 am.
On site parking will be limited to:
- Zoo parking lot
- Dog park (located just east of the event site on 132 St. NW)
- Limited parking in neighbourhood north of event site
Note - Field parking lot across from Zoo parking lot is only available during dry weather
Thank you for your efforts to plan ahead so we can all get to the event on time.!
Route Maps
Offline Donations
Please bring all cash/cheque donations to the Lois Hole Hospital for Women tent at the race, along with a pledge form and provide it to a Lois Hole Hospital for Women on-site representative.
Experience the Race Day Activities
Shoppers Drug Mart®
The Shoppers Drug Mart® Run for Women thanks you for participating and donating to support a local women’s mental health program in your community! To date, we’ve raised over $23 million for women’s mental health programs in 18 cities across Canada, helping to improve access for women who need mental health support.
Running Room
Congratulations to all participants and volunteers for your support of the Shoppers Drug Mart® Run for Women. Together, you are sending a positive message of support to women's mental and physical wellness. As a group let’s speak out and reach out to all women! Our team at Running Room is proud of each one of you!
Skechers
Skechers Performance, a proud sponsor of the Shoppers Drug Mart Run for Women, congratulates participants and volunteers for their contributions to raising awareness for women’s mental health.
Check out the launch of Skechers Running footwear to experience comfort that performs. Coming soon to The Running Room!
BodyArmor
Attention all runners, participants, and volunteers! We're thrilled to have your incredible support in this year's Run for Women!
A huge thank you to BodyArmor for being a part of our hydration journey! BodyArmor has been disrupting the world of sports hydration for over a decade by offering unique hydration through premium products – including BodyArmor Zero Sugar, the Low-Calorie, Hydration Drink for today's athlete, combining natural flavours, no colours from artificial sources, potassium-packed electrolytes, and vitamins. Don't forget to try BodyArmor Zero Sugar available in 2 flavours: Lemon Lime and Fruit Punch, our go-to low-calorie hydration drink for today’s athletes. Let's keep pushing forward and make this a race to remember!
Orangetheory Fitness
Orangetheory Fitness Canada is once again proud to be a part of the Run for Women for the 2025 season. We’re excited to be on site with all participants, cheering you on and supporting you with your goals!
Looking to kickstart your training for your race? Orangetheory Fitness is offering an introductory training package, exclusively for Shoppers Drug Mart Run for Women Participants. Get 5 sessions and a heart-rate monitor for only $99 (retail value of over $200). All you have to do is contact a studio near you to get started.
Orangetheory offers heart-rate based training that boosts your metabolism and keeps you burning calories for longer. The combination of strength, endurance and power based training helps you achieve your fitness goals, all in a one hour workout. Lift heavier, run faster and feel more confident with results that speak for themselves.
Orange Naturals
At Orange Naturals, we’re committed to making natural medicine simple. Whether you’re looking for everyday support, beginning your natural beauty journey, or needing a recharge to cross the finish line at Run for Women, we’ll be there to cheer you on. Here’s to running for healthier Canadians!
Dasani
Congratulations to all the runners, participants, and volunteers for this year's support in Run for Women!
A special thanks to Dasani remineralized water for joining us on our hydration journey. Crisp, clean, and fresh tasting Dasani remineralized water has a refreshing taste for all of life’s thirst-worthy moments. The bottle (except cap and label) is made from 100% recycled material. Live life, refresh yourself, then recycle the bottle so it can bring you refreshment again and again. Let’s continue to push forward and make this race unforgettable!
Walker’s Shortbread
Good luck to all the incredible participants at the Run for Women! We’re cheering you on every step of the way! When you cross the finish line, celebrate your achievement with a delicious pack of Walker’s Shortbread, waiting for you at the Finisher’s Food tent. You’ve earned this sweet reward! Don’t forget to snap a photo, tag @walkersshortbread.ca, and use #SweetFinishLine—we’d love to celebrate with you!
KIND Snacks
Fuel Your Run, Fuel Your Spirit: Stay energized with wholesome snacks that nourish and keep you going through the race. KIND Snacks are made with ingredients you can feel good about, helping you keep your spirits up all the way to the finish line and beyond with real, wholesome ingredients. To learn more about KIND, visit: KIND Healthy Snacks and Bars | KIND Snacks Canada.
Huggies
We are incredibly proud to announce that this event is sponsored by Huggies! Huggies is dedicated to supporting moms and their little movers every step of the way. Don't forget to check out the Huggies Wipes coupon in your swag bag. Do you know that Huggies wipes are 99% purified water for a gentle clean!
We wish all the participants a fantastic day filled with fun, energy, and excitement.
And to all the amazing moms out there, don't forget to check out the brand-new Huggies Little Movers 360 at Shoppers Drug Mart. It's designed to keep up with your active little ones, providing comfort and protection as they explore the world around them.
Thank you for being here, and let's make this event unforgettable!
Universal Group
The Universal Group wishes all participants of the Shoppers Drug Mart® Run for Women the best of luck! We're proud to support this incredible event dedicated to women’s mental health. Have an amazing run and a great time out there!
Lifemark
Lifemark is passionate about enriching the health of Canadians. As Canada's largest provider of multidisciplinary rehabilitation services, receive care in your community with over 320 clinics offering comprehensive care, including physiotherapy, massage therapy, mental health, occupational therapy and more. Let our experienced clinicians help you reduce pain, increase mobility and get back to life.
Alberta Wellness Center for Eating Disorders
The Alberta Wellness Center for Eating Disorders would like to wish all participants a wonderful day on May 24th! Advocacy for women's mental health is crucial and we are so grateful for your participattion. Our team at AWCED strives to support and empower women struggling with eating and body image concerns. Our goal is to empower women to heal their relationships with their bodies and food using compassionate and holistic care.
Stillar Psychological
Happy running, walking, and wheeling to all participants. Thank you for supporting such an important cause. Women's mental health needs advocates like you! Our team at Stillar Psychological is proud to support women in Alberta struggling with their mental health. Our goal is to empower women to regain their wellness and thrive in their lives.
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