runs, walks + rides
sun sept 28
1 KM Fun Walk Presented by the Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation. Celebrate the surgeons and healthcare teams that aid Canadians in their return to mobility. At The Chateau Renoir, 9229 16th St. S.W. 10 a.m. Register at 1-800-461-3639 ext. 223, canorth.org.
MEC Big Wild Challenge Calgary An epic 5 km trail run and 10 km mountain bike ride for all levels in the wilderness to raise funds and awareness for CPAWS conservation campaigns. At Canada Olympic Park, 88 Canada Olympic Rd. S.W. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. $20. 403-232-6686, cpaws-southernalberta.org. upcoming 15th Annual Ambulance Chasers Charity Run Friday, Oct. 3. A 5 km walk/run and 10 km run to raise funds for the Emergency Medical Services Foundation. At Eau Claire Market, 200 Barclay Parade S.W. 7-10 p.m. emsfoundation.ca/ambulancechasersrun.asp.
Light The Night Walk Calgary Saturday, Oct. 4. Presented by The Leukemia and Lymphona Society of Canada. Teams of friends, families, and co-workers gather to carry illuminated lanterns at twilight along the Bow River— white for survivors, red for supporters, and gold for those walking in memory of someone. At Eau Claire Market, 200 Barclay Parade S.W. 5-9:30 p.m. 403-264-6450, lightthenight.ca/ab.
Ride for Refuge Saturday, Oct. 4. All-ages bike-a-thon to help raise funds for refugees in the Ukraine. At C3 Church Calgary, 91 Commercial Court. 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 403-230-8263, rideforrefuge.org. Canadian Breast Cancer CIBC Run for the Cure Sunday, Oct. 5. Walk, run and donate to help create a future without breast cancer. At Southcentre Mall, 100 Anderson Rd. S.E. 9-11:30 a.m. 403-209-2233, runforthecure.com.
Outrun the Stigma Sunday, Oct. 5. Presented by the Distress Centre on the U of C’s Campus and Mental Awareness Club. A student initiated 5 km run and 3 km walk for mental health awareness. At the University of Calgary. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $15. outrunthestigma.ca. Thanksgiving Memory Walk and Run Sunday, Oct. 12. Walk or run 5K or 10K to help fight Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. At Eau Claire Market Plaza, 200 Barclay Parade S.W. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Adults, $35; children/ seniors, $10. 403-290-0110, thanksgivingwalkrun.kintera.org.