Orange Shirt Day Run/Walk - Nutana
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About the race
The Orange Shirt Day Run/Walk in Saskatoon is a commemorative trail event held on the Meewasin Trail through Victoria Park and adjacent parks alongside the Saskatchewan River. The event honors children who did not survive the Residential school era and expresses support and solidarity for survivors pursuing healing and justice. It also raises funds for OrangeShirtDay.org, local grassroots movements in Saskatoon, and the promotion and support of Indigenous athletes in Saskatchewan.
The course is a trail route that starts and finishes at the "The Coming Spring" monument in Victoria Park and is organized as an out-and-back for all distances. Distances offered include:
- 2.15 km Elder and Kids distance
- 5 km
- 10 km
Participants assemble at the start/finish area for an opening prayer and ceremony led by an elder, followed by a warm-up led by the race director. The 2.15 km distance is marshalled toward the Victoria Bridge and clearly signed for the out-and-back route. The 5 km and 10 km routes are flagged with pylons and Orange Shirt Day signage and include water and aid stations that also mark the turnaround points. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
