Popcorn Run Calgary
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The Popcorn Run Calgary
The Popcorn Run Calgary takes place on May 16, 2026 at South Glenmore Park in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The event offers multiple running and walking distances suitable for families and individual participants.
- 2 km Little Kernel
- 5 km Poppen 5k Run
- 10 km Hot Poppin 10k
Participant kits differ by distance. The 2 km entry includes a bag of popcorn, a cup of lemonade, and a finisher medal. The 5 km and 10 km kits list entry to the event, a finisher medal, a large bag of kettle corn, and a large cup of fresh lemonade.
Published registration fees are CA$28.99 for the Little Kernel 2 km, CA$45.99 for the Poppen 5k, and CA$55.99 for the Hot Poppin 10k, with price breaks noted for the 5 km and 10 km. Registration is shown as open from February 25 to May 15.
Rules for young participants are specified: children aged 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times, whether running or watching. Strollers are permitted. The event lists Scouts Canada as its charity partner and supports Scouts Canada’s No One Left Behind program, which removes financial barriers so children can participate in Scouting. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
