Run for Women - Markham
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Event details
The Shoppers Drug Mart Run for Women - Markham is scheduled for May 24, 2026, at the Markham Civic Centre, 101 Town Centre Blvd, Markham, ON. The event lists approximately 296 participants and offers multiple distance options including:
- 10K
- 5K
- 1K Little Steps
The event page includes information about race kit pickup and event day information. Title sponsorship is provided by Shoppers Drug Mart and several national sponsors are listed.
Fundraising and programs
Proceeds support women’s mental health programs at Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation. The foundation’s fundraising total shown is $1,411.96 with a fundraising goal of $88,000 (about 2% raised). The event description lists group therapy and treatment programs such as art therapy, mindfulness based stress reduction, interpersonal therapy, postpartum cognitive behavioural therapy and transitional aged youth cognitive behavioural therapy.
The Wellness Clinic opened in November 2019, moved some services online during the pandemic, and has returned to in-person services. Recent activity numbers include over 1,200 visits for various group therapies and over 1,300 total visits in the fiscal year when accounting for individual counseling and orientation sessions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
