Raise awareness for suicide prevention and join us in a journey from darkness into light.

September 21 – 28, 2024

What is Run for Life?

Join Centre for Suicide Prevention on a journey from darkness into light to remember loved ones lost to suicide and raise awareness for suicide prevention during the 7th annual Run for Life from Sept. 21-28, 2024.

Run for Life is a hybrid event; participate in-person in Calgary on Saturday, Sept. 28 or participate virtually anywhere, anytime, and in any way, doing any physical activity that inspires you.

When is it?

September 21-28, 2024

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How to participate

Register online here.
Join virtually
Complete any physical activity, anywhere, at any time between Saturday, Sept. 21 and midnight Saturday, Sept. 28.
or join in-person
Join us in Calgary at the East Village Riverwalk on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 9 am – 12pm MT for casual 5 and 10 km runs and a 1 km memorial walk at 11 am MT.
Join us on social @cspyyc on Saturday, Sept. 21 for a welcome video and on Saturday, Sept. 28 for the Run for Life 2024 commemoration video (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter).
Share your experience and photos using #RunforLife2024 and tagging @cspyyc, or email us at [email protected].

Run for Life Calgary signature event

East Village Riverwalk, Calgary

Saturday, Sept. 28

9 am – 12 pm MT

Join us once again this year on the final day of Run for Life at the East Village Riverwalk next to the Simmons Building and George C. King Bridge. This is a pop-up gathering spot to connect with other Run for Life participants for walking, running, commemoration and conversation. Bring your furry team members for a tasty dog treat, too! Everyone is welcome.

Agenda:

9:15 am: Join us at the Welcome Tent for some opening words and a warm-up stretch
9:30 am: Casual 5 and 10 KM route meet-ups begin

Volunteer Run Captains will host casual 5 KM and 10 KM route (meet-up stations beginning from the Welcome Tent). Enjoy complimentary water and post-run snacks. Bring your dog for a tasty treat, too!

11:00 am: 1 KM memorial walk begins from the Welcome Tent in the East Village

Thank you to our Run for Life partners

Thank you to Hodge Family Foundation, Diamond Partner, for supporting Run for Life 2024 in memory of Chris Lee.

Thank you to FortisAlberta for supporting Run for Life as a Silver Partner.

Thank you to in-kind partner Little Rock Printing.

Additional ways to participate

Commemorate a loved one

If you’ve lost a loved one to suicide and would like them to be included in the commemoration video, which will be posted on Saturday, Sept. 28, please attach their photo to your event registration or email us their photo at [email protected]. All photos must be received by Saturday, Sept. 7.

Share on social

Let people know you’re participating by sharing a photo or message of hope on social media using #RunforLife2024 and tagging @cspyyc.
Stay tuned to our social channels @cspyyc where we’ll release event videos and share participation throughout Run for Life week.
Access our social media kit for materials to share or create your own!

Dedicate Each Day challenge

Using the “Dedicate Each Day” activity tracking card, participants can dedicate a new or recurring Run for Life activity each day to a loved one and/or share their progress on social media using their personal tracking card available in the Run for Life race kit.

Run for Life pop-up events across Canada

Individuals, families, and workplaces host Run for Life in-person pop-up events across Canada (and around the world) and participate in their local communities.

Interested in hosting a Run for Life pop-up event in your community or workplace? We would love to partner with you. Contact us at [email protected].

Participation Fees

Individual registration: $20
Group registration (up to 4 people): $60

Race kit (Optional)

$10 per race kit (individual)

Race kits include:

Snacks
Race bib
Suicide Awareness ribbon
Socks
Resource toolkit
Help card
And more!

Participation prizes

Individuals and Teams will be recognized for the following milestones:

Top Overall Individual Fundraiser
Top Overall Team Fundraiser
Largest Team (most participants registered)
Going the Distance (registrant the furthest from Calgary, AB)
Top Pop-Up (top fundraising Run for Life third-party event)

Pop-Up Locations

Join the Calgary Run for Life pop-up on Saturday, Sept 28 from 9am-11am MT in East Village.

Interested in hosting a Run for Life pop-up event in your community or workplace? We would love to partner with you. Please contact us at [email protected] to discuss!

Register Now

Raise awareness for suicide prevention and join us in a journey from darkness into light.

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