Oh la la! Get ready to lace up for the fifth edition of La French Run!
To celebrate this anniversary, we are thrilled to announce a new starting point: beautiful Stanley Park in Calgary! Get ready to run surrounded by stunning fall colours in one of the city’s most charming green spaces.
What’s your style? A breezy 5 km, a daring 10 km, or the joyful Kids’ Race for our youngest runners?
Cross the finish line and celebrate the French way with a well deserved tasting of delicious French pastries.
Ready, set, allez!
Runners are not allowed to run with a stroller or a dog.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5k Run or Walk
Price changes in 2 months 9 days-
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CA$55.76
door crasher pricing
Nov 1 – Nov 14 -
CA$61.12Nov 15 – Feb 14
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Register for 5k Run or WalkCA$66.49Now registering Feb 15 – Jun 14
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CA$71.86Jun 15 – Sep 19
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5k Run or Walk - Youth Entry
Fixed pricing for youth aged 10 - 17
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Register for 5k Run or Walk - Youth EntryCA$50.40Nov 1 - Sep 19
10k - Youth Entry
Fixed pricing for youth aged 14 - 17
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Register for 10k - Youth EntryCA$50.40Nov 1 - Sep 19
10k Run
Price changes in 2 months 9 days-
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CA$66.49
door crasher pricing
Nov 1 – Nov 14 -
CA$71.86Nov 15 – Feb 14
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Register for 10k RunCA$77.22Now registering Feb 15 – Jun 14
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CA$82.59Jun 15 – Sep 19
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Kids Fun Run 1 km
A 1000m fun run for kids aged 4 - 10.
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Register for Kids Fun Run 1 kmCA$28.93Nov 1 - Sep 19
5K Run/Walk Route
2026 race start is at Stanley Park, near the 42nd Avenue parking lot. The 5km route is out and back on the running path along the river and continues west for a short stretch before returning. Please click here for the interactive map.
10k Run Route
2026 race start is at Stanley Park, near the 42nd Avenue parking lot. The 10km route will do an out and back along the river and then continue west along the path into River Park. Click here for the interactive map.
Kids Fun Run Route
The kids run is a direct out and back on the running path for a total of 1 km. For children aged 4 - 10
Click here for the interactive map
Race Package Pick-Up
Race package pick up will be available at Alliance Française (1721 29 Ave SW) on Thursday, September 17 from 4:00 - 6:00 and on Saturday, September 19 from 10:30 - 12:30 at Strides Running Store, Marda Loop (3566 Garrison Gate SW). Note: these times are subject to change depending on registration numbers.
Event schedule
- Sun, September 20, 2026 9:00 AM - Kids fun run
- Sun, September 20, 2026 9:30 AM - 10 km run start
- Sun, September 20, 2026 9:30 AM - 5 km run and walk start (subject to change)
- Sun, September 20, 2026 10:00 AM - Get your French pastries!
Contact information
- Event contact
- Cheryl Lowery
- Phone
- 403-969-5631
- Website
- Visit website
