Charity runs in Edmonton AB 2014

One of the more popular activities in the summer months is running for charity. Whether it’s a 5K, 10K or any other variation, these runs become big events that are celebrated by the whole family, and community. Some of the post popular charity runs in Edmonton AB 2014 are taking place this summer.

Most of these runs are popular because of the fun element, such as a competition among teams, obstacle courses and more. One of the most popular runs is the Color Run, which is course that covers participants in puffs of color as they pass checkpoints throughout the entire course. More and more, these events are becoming activities for friends and groups to get together and do something active, productive and charitable.

Community Action Dash, May 24, 2014- 5K/10K, put on by the Action for Health Communities

Glastonbury Community Fun Run, May 25, 2015- 5K/10K, put on by the Glaston Community League

PCN Fun Walk and Run, May 26, 2014- 5K, put on by the Edmonton Primary Care Network

Run and Walk for Pie, May 31, 2014- 5K, benefits Stollery Children’s Hospital Music Therapy Program

Run for Women Edmonton, May 31, 2014- 5K/10K, put on by Shoppers Drug Mart

Loops for the Troops, June 1, 2014- 5K/10K/Half-marathon, in honor of all of those involved in the Canadian Armed Forces

Run for your dad, June 14, 2014- 5K/15K, in support of the Heart and Stroke Foundation in Edmonton

The Underwear Affair, June 14, 2014- 5K/10K/ fun run, put on by the Alberta Cancer Foundation

MEC Edmonton Race Three, June 14, 2014- 5K/10K/15K, put on by MEC

Canada Day Road Race, July 1, 2014- 5K/15K, benefits the Canadian Cancer Society

Edmonton Marathon, Aug. 24, 2014- 5K/10K/Half-marathon/marathon

MEC Edmonton Race Four, Sept. 13, 2014- 5K/10K/Half-marathon, put on by MEC

Neon Run, Sept. 13, 2014- 5K/ Fun run,

Night Race Edmonton, Sept 20, 2014- 5K/10K

Will we be seeing you at any of these races?