Run for Women - Markham
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Event details
Shoppers Drug Mart Run for Women - Markham takes place on May 24, 2026 at Markham Civic Centre, Town Centre Boulevard, Markham, ON. The event includes multiple distance options:
- 10K
- 5K
- 1K Little Steps
The event listing shows 171 participants registered. The title sponsor is Shoppers Drug Mart. National sponsors named include Running Room, Skechers, BodyArmor, Orangetheory, Huggies, The Universal Group and Lifemark. Event administration and registration are handled through the Run for Women series.
Purpose and fundraising
The event raises funds for women’s mental health programs at the Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation. The fundraising goal for the foundation is $88,000; current reported funds raised are $896.76 (about 1% of the goal). The event description notes the Wellness Clinic opened in November 2019, operated virtually during the pandemic, and has returned to some in-person services. Reported service volumes include over 1,200 group therapy visits and over 1,300 total visits in the fiscal year. Programs supported include art therapy, mindfulness based stress reduction, interpersonal therapy, postpartum cognitive behavioural therapy and transitional aged youth cognitive behavioural therapy. Contact is listed under the Run for Women event administration. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.