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Shoppers Drug Mart® Run for Women - Calgary 2027

Event Day Information

Race Date: June 19, 2027

Race Location: Peace Park (8 Street SW & 2 Ave SW)

Start Times:

8:30 a.m. – 1K Little Steps
8:50 a.m. – Welcome and Warm-up
9:15 a.m. – 10K start
9:40 a.m. – 5K start


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

The closest parking options to Peace Park (located at 2 Ave & 8 St SW in Eau Claire) are operated by the Calgary Parking Authority (CPA).

The closest lots are Lot 6 (Louise Bridge) and Lot 71 (Downtown), which offer affordable weekend day rates but have specific capacities.


Parking Options Near Peace Park

  • CPA Lot 6 (Louise Bridge)
    • Location: 311 8 Street SW (directly adjacent to the park).
    • Capacity: 207 stalls (including 1 accessible stall).
    • Saturday Cost: $1.00 per hour between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM, up to a maximum daytime
    • flat rate of $2.00. After 6:00 PM, the evening rate is $1.00 per hour up to a $2.00 maximum.
  • CPA Lot 71 (Downtown)
    • Location: 603 3 Avenue SW (roughly one block south of the park).
    • Capacity: 50 stalls total (25 indoor and 25 outdoor).
    • Saturday Cost: $1.00 per hour ($0.50 per half-hour) between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
    • Evening rates after 6:00 PM drop to $1.00 per hour up to a $3.00 maximum.
  • CPA Lot 58 (Downtown)
    • Location: 935 4 Avenue SW (a short walk southwest of the park).
    • Capacity: Specific stall count is unlisted by CPA, but it serves as an alternative outdoor surface lot option.
    • Saturday Cost: $1.00 per hour ($0.50 per half-hour) from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and $1.00 per hour for evenings.

On-Street Parking Alternative

Alternatively, Calgary Parking Authority pricing for on-street parking on Saturdays is in effect from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Pricing varies strictly by the specific block zone, but it becomes entirely free after 6:00 PM and all day on Sundays.


Route Maps

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Offline Donations

Please bring all cash/cheque donations to the Calgary Health Foundation tent at the race, along with a pledge form and provide it to a Calgary Health Foundation on-site representative.


Experience the Race Day Activities


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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.



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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!




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