Orange Shirt Day Run/Walk - Calgary
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About the race
The Orange Shirt Day Run/Walk Calgary is an inaugural commemorative event held on September 30, 2026 at North Glenmore Park, Crowchild Trail Southwest, Calgary, AB. The event uses the theme "Every Child Matters - RunConciliAction" and honours children who did not survive the residential school era while expressing solidarity with survivors seeking healing and justice.
The course follows a combination of pavement and gravel paths, overlooks the Glenmore Reservoir and the Weaselhead Flats, and begins at North Glenmore Park. The event aims to raise funds for OrangeShirtDay.org and for local grassroots movements that include promoting and supporting Indigenous athletes. A cancellation policy is available on the organizer’s website.
Distances offered:
- 2.15 km Elder and children run/walk
- 5 km
- 10 km
The description notes the event is a first annual run/walk and references ongoing investigations that have identified additional unmarked gravesites near former residential schools. The tone is commemorative and community-focused, with an emphasis on remembrance, truth, and support for Indigenous-led initiatives. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
