SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 2025
Join us for our 15th Annual Acera Insurance Run for L'Arche fundraising event in support of L'Arche Calgary at Confluence Plaza on St. Patrick's Island!
Participate in either our 3km, 5km, 10km, or half marathon distances - or participate in our 1km obstacle course! Prefer to participate remotely or on your own time? Choose from a 1km, 3km, 5km, 10km, or half marathon distance and take part in our virtual option from April 5th to April 13th, 2025.
THE ACERA INSURANCE RUN FOR L'ARCHE
Since 2011, the Acera insurance (formerly Rogers Insurance) Run for L'Arche has raised more than $795,000 to support adults with intellectual disabilities through L'Arche Calgary's Programs.
The Acera Insurance Run for L'Arche believes in the benefits of movement and the joy of participation. We are proud to offer an inclusive race that welcome participants of all ages and abilities!
Click here to learn more about Acera Insurance
ABOUT L’ARCHE CALGARY
L'Arche Calgary was founded in 1973. Over the last 50 years, they have grown to become five homes, a Supported Independent Living Program, and a Day Program, called Tamarack. L'Arche Calgary's Core Members are people with intellectual disabilities, who live and work alongside Assistants from all over the world to create a community of belonging. L’Arche Calgary is part of an International Federation, with 156 communities in 38 countries worldwide, including 29 communities in Canada.
Click here to learn more about L'Arche Calgary
RACE DAY
INDIVIDUAL EVENT START TIMES
Individual start times are listed here as an estimate and are subject to change
Half Marathon: 8:30 am
10K: 9:00 am
5K: 9:20 am
3K: 9:30 am
1K (Obstacle Course & Fun Run): 10:00 am
PLEASE NOTE: Please check back and make sure you are subscribed to email updates to be informed of the latest information.
TIMING
We are delighted to confirm that Startline Timing will again be supporting us throughout both the in-person and virtual events!
VIRTUAL EVENT
Saturday April 5th at 12:01 AM - Sunday April 13th at 11:59 PM MST
A virtual event will be available for half marathon, 10K, 5K, 3K, and 1K distances.
We can provide routes along the City of Calgary pathway system, with optional format(s), date(s), or location(s). We welcome participants from out of town, province, or country to create their own routes. Feel free to be creative – treadmills, stairwells, neighborhoods, and backyards all count!
In the past, we’ve welcomed our friends from other L’Arche Communities, including Edmonton and Lethbridge, as race participants. We eagerly invite virtual participants from other L’Arche Communities too!
All participants in the virtual event will receive a finishing medal, printable bib and certificate.
We extend our thanks to Startline Timing, who will provide support to our virtual event participants.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
L'ARCHE Community Access code only
Half Marathon
Price changes in 22 days 14 hours-
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Register for Half Marathon$66.49
Early Bird
Now registering Nov. 22 – Jan. 12 -
$82.59
Regular
Jan. 13 – Mar. 30
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3K
Price changes in 22 days 14 hours-
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Register for 3K$66.49
Early Bird
Now registering Nov. 22 – Jan. 12 -
$82.59
Regular
Jan. 13 – Mar. 30
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Virtual 3K
Price changes in 22 days 14 hours-
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Register for Virtual 3K$66.49
Early Bird
Now registering Nov. 22 – Jan. 12 -
$82.59
Regular
Jan. 13 – Mar. 30
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10K
Price changes in 22 days 14 hours-
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Register for 10K$66.49
Early Bird
Now registering Nov. 22 – Jan. 12 -
$82.59
Regular
Jan. 13 – Mar. 30
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5K
Price changes in 22 days 14 hours-
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Register for 5K$66.49
Early Bird
Now registering Nov. 22 – Jan. 12 -
$82.59
Regular
Jan. 13 – Mar. 30
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1K Fun Run
Price changes in 22 days 14 hours-
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Register for 1K Fun Run$45.03
Early Bird
Now registering Nov. 22 – Jan. 12 -
$55.76
Regular
Jan. 13 – Mar. 30
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Virtual Half Marathon
Price changes in 22 days 14 hours-
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Register for Virtual Half Marathon$66.49
Early Bird
Now registering Nov. 22 – Jan. 12 -
$82.59
Regular
Jan. 13 – Mar. 30
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Virtual 10K
Price changes in 22 days 14 hours-
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Register for Virtual 10K$66.49
Early Bird
Now registering Nov. 22 – Jan. 12 -
$82.59
Regular
Jan. 13 – Mar. 30
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Virtual 5K
Price changes in 22 days 14 hours-
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Register for Virtual 5K$66.49
Early Bird
Now registering Nov. 22 – Jan. 12 -
$82.59
Regular
Jan. 13 – Mar. 30
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Virtual 1K Fun Run
Price changes in 22 days 14 hours-
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Register for Virtual 1K Fun Run$45.03
Early Bird
Now registering Nov. 22 – Jan. 12 -
$55.76
Regular
Jan. 13 – Mar. 30
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Registration closes in
Countdown to event
IN PERSON ROUTES - START/FINISH - St Patrick's Island, Confluence Plaza
To be Announced closer to date.
Virtual: You pick your route anywhere in the world and send us your time!
Race kit pick-up dates and times:
Race package pick-up will be available in-person for all participants and volunteers, beginning in April, at Calgary Strides Locations.
For participants from out of town, race packages can also be mailed for an additional fee, subject to location and shipping costs. Please contact us for details.
STRIDES MARDA LOOP
3566 Garrison Gate SW, Calgary
403-240-4656
TBA
STRIDES FISH CREEK
1119 - 380 Canyon Meadows Drive SE, Calgary
403-454-4354
TBA
PLEASE NOTE: race day pickups on location are only available for out-of-town participants, unless prior arrangements have been made. If you require a race day pickup, please contact race organizers with sufficient notice. Pickup will begin at 8:00AM at the venue. Be sure to arrive with plenty of time to get your package before your respective event start.
Sometimes people wonder what difference their support makes. As a donor, you provide people with developmental disabilities the opportunity to be an important part of a community; you help individuals live life with dignity by contributing to their involvement in day programs, work, church and other public events; you ensure their homes are safe, comfortable and well maintained; and most of all, you remind people that they are not forgotten but are loved and respected. Thanks for being a crucial part in building a compassionate world and a more human society.
1. Online registration will close at 11:59pm on Sunday March 30th, 2025.
2. An online processing fee will be applied to your online registration into this event.
3. All funds payable in Canadian Dollars.
4. VISA, MC, Amex, and Discover Card accepted.
5. Registration is non-refundable.
Contact information
- Event contact
- Dora Novak Race Director
- runforlarche@acera.ca
- Website
- Visit website
