Run Like the Windpipe Fundraiser
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About the race
The Run Like the Windpipe Fundraiser takes place on September 27, 2026 at Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park, Picnic Site #8, 13221 Buena Vista Rd NW, Edmonton, AB. The event is hosted by the Eldoret Airway Surgery Program through the University of Alberta and supports global surgical care partnerships focused on education, surgical training, and improving access to specialized airway and reconstructive care worldwide.
The event offers multiple route options that use paved and river valley trails around Laurier Park and the North Saskatchewan River. Routes vary in length and terrain and return to the event site for post-event refreshments and community activities.
Distances and categories:
- 10 km Run, river valley and paved trail route
- 5 km Run, winding river valley trails
- 5 km Walk, relaxed route along river views
- 1 km Walk, short family-friendly route
- Kids categories for ages listed by the organizer
Participants receive event t-shirts and goodie bags where available, and the event site provides coffee, snacks, and refreshments. Race kit pickup is scheduled for Saturday, September 19 from 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. at 8537 - 109 Street, Edmonton AB. The event description notes family-friendly activities and community connection while funds raised support sustainable global health and surgical care initiatives. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
