April 2023

April 1, 2023

Acera Insurance Run for L’Arche

Confluence Plaza at St. Patrick’s Island

Start Times:

Half Marathon Race time starts at 8:30 a.m.

10 km Race time starts at 9:00 a.m.

5 km Race time starts at 9:15 a.m.

3 km Race time starts at 9:30 a.m.

1 km Obstacle Course & Fun Run starts at 10:00 a.m.

Registration:

All Races: $75 until March 26

Virtual Half Marathon: $75 until March 26

Virtual Half Marathon: $50 until March 26

Raise $500 or more for the event and get your registration fee back!

Virtual:

Saturday, April 1 – Sunday, April 9

A virtual event will be available for half marathon, 10 kilometres, five kilometres, and one kilometres distances. Participants decide on the format, location and date(s) to complete their virtual race. Whether you run along a city pathway, or even on a treadmill — it all counts! All virtual participants will receive a finishing medal, printable bib and certificate.

In 2011, Acera Insurance (formerly Rogers Insurance) established the Run for L’Arche. The Run for L’Arche was started by a group of Rogers Insurance employees after they traveled to France to participate in a marathon and had the opportunity to meet Jean Vanier, the founder of L’Arche. Their visit inspired them to organize a half marathon to raise funds to support the L’Arche Calgary community. It continues to coordinate and lead what is now one of the most popular early spring season events on the Calgary running calendar. Each year, staff both run and volunteer to help raise money for this event.

The annual event supports L’Arche Calgary — a local chapter organization that assists adults with intellectual disabilities. To date, it’s raised over $655,000 to support people with developmental disabilities through L’Arche Calgary’s programs — helping to create community for over 100 people. In recent years, other L’Arche communities across Canada have participated virtually, raising money for their organizations.

L’Arche Calgary

L'Arche Calgary was founded in 1973. Over the last 49 years, they have grown to become 5 homes, a Supported Independent Living Program, and a Day Program, called Tamarack. L'Arche Calgary's Core Members are people with intellectual disabilities, who live and work alongside Assistants from all over the world to create a community of belonging. L’Arche Calgary is part of an International Federation, with 156 communities in 38 countries worldwide, including 29 communities in Canada.