Step Up for Mental Health

SEP
27
2026
A two-day fundraising running event in Saskatoon offering 5 km, 10 km, a half-marathon, a new Kids Dash and combined challenges, with net proceeds supporting mental health programs in Saskatchewan.
36 kilometers 31 kilometers 26 kilometers Half Marathon 15 kilometers 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Step Up for Mental Health : Saskatoon, September 2026

Step Up for Mental Health takes place in Saskatoon on September 26 and 27, 2026. The event offers in-person and virtual participation and directs all net proceeds to mental health support programs in Saskatchewan.

Offered distances and courses:

  • 21.1KM (half-marathon) - downtown Saskatoon; course limit 3.5 hours
  • Kids Dash (12 and under) - two blocks of Spadina Crescent; two heats by age
  • 5KM - downtown Saskatoon
  • 10KM - downtown Saskatoon

Several combined challenges pair these distances, including two- and three-race options. Each challenge includes a second special medal and is limited to 100 spots.

Registration opens May 8, with early-bird pricing available until June 5. Specific early-bird fees are listed for kids, youth, individual distances, and challenges. Virtual registration is limited to the first 800 registrants.

All registrants (except Green Bibs) receive a black bunny hug, a custom medal, and a race bib; virtual participants will receive their swag by mail at no extra charge. A New Balance tech t-shirt is available for purchase with 10 USD from each shirt donated to mental-health programs.

Expo and packet pick-up are at TCU Place on September 25 and 26. Host hotels include the Delta Marriott and the Holiday Inn Downtown. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

36 km
Paris of the Prairie Challenge (21.1km + 5km + 10km)
31 km
Saskatchewan Challenge (21.1km + 10km)
26 km
Saskatoon Challenge (21.1km + 5km)
Half Marathon
21.1km (half-Marathon)
15 km
Daily Double Challenge (5km + 10km)
10 km
5 km
Kids Dash
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