Rise: Run, Yoga, Meditate
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About the race
Rise: Run, Yoga, Meditate is an outdoor wellness event at "The Rise" on St. Patrick's Island on July 18, 2027. The program combines a walk or run, a 60 minute yoga class with a live DJ, and a guided meditation session in a grassy knoll setting accessible from East Village.
The event includes a health and wellness market with samples and special offers from vendors, a commemorative cloth bag with sponsor samples and gifts, light dinner after the walk or run, and refreshments provided by Community Natural Foods. Additional on-site features include a finisher's arch and commemorative bib for the walk/run, henna tattoos, a dance party, announcer-led music, and a handpan performance by Christopher Bazinet.
Distances offered:
- 2.5 km walk
- 5 km run
Practical details: the closest parking is the CPA Calgary Zoo West Lot with an approximate five minute walk to the island, and there will be bike parking on site. The event is not suitable for children; participants must be 12 years of age or older. Volunteers are invited to support package pick up, yoga mat supervision, and course marshaling and receive a Rise t-shirt and swag bag. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
