Epicurean Calgary

UPDATE ON EVENTS AFFECTED BY COVID-19- WITH ALBERTA OPENING UP JULY 1, EVENTS WILL SLOWLY RETURN. HOWEVER, MANY ARE ON HOLD OR IN PLANNING, SO MOST SUMMER EVENTS WILL BE DIFFERENT THAN IN THE PAST. INFORMATION ON EACH EVENT IS AS ACCURATE AS POSSIBLE.

September 2021

September 24–26, 2021

The ULTRA Night Run (VIRTUAL)

Virtual

Race Lengths: 10K Run/5K Run/Walk
Race Location: This year’s race can be enjoyed virtually anywhere. Whether it’s your treadmill or your city streets, make that 5 or 10k yours. Download the app, join the challenge, and crush that run.

Registration: $35
Each runner will receive a race kit that contains the official 2021 ULTRA Night Run Race Tee, 2021 Finishers Medal, and other amazing items from sponsors.

Come Light up in the night in Calgary. The ULTRA Night Run lights up when the sun goes down.
The Ultra Night Run returns like never before. The one-of-a-kind 5K and 10K is going virtual. Join Michelob ULTRA, Running Room, Brooks, and STRAVA and help runners light the night across Canada. Whether it be on your streets or your treadmill, this year’s virtual event comes with a race kit that includes everything you need to stay bright as you take on the night. This year, The Ultra Night Run is partnering with Strava to track your 5K or 10K. At the completion of your run/walk, simply upload your results to the finishers page.
For all ribbon routes run between August 23– October 17, Michelob Ultra will contribute $2 (to a max of $45,000 CDN) to build an outdoor gym in a Canadian community. Working with TrekFit, 10 communities in 10 different provinces with limited access to free fitness facilities. The province with the highest per capita completion of ribbon runs will have a TrekFit outdoor gym built in the selected community.

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September 25, 2021

20th Annual Harvest Half Marathon (CANCELLED)

Mid-Sun Community Center, 50 Midpark Rise S.E.

The course travels on a picturesque loop through Fish Creek Park and the communities of Midnapore, Shawnee, Evergreen and Sundance.
Race Time: 7:45 a.m. Sharp (walkers @ 7:45 a.m., course closes at 11:00 a.m.)
Distance: 21.1 km/13.1 miles
Stick around for the Awards Ceremony at 10:45 a.m.

Entry Fees: $80

Due to last years cancellation, *this* year marks the 20th anniversary of the Harvest Half Marathon! Weaving its way through beautiful Fish Creek Park, the Harvest Half Marathon checks all the boxes. It has a Beautiful course, awesome volunteers, is well organized and has great prizes. Join hundreds of other runners on September 25th for a run through the park!

BENEFICIARY
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Harvest Half Marathon! The race started with humble beginnings and only a few dozen participants in 2000. Since then the race has grown and become a staple in many runners fall racing plans.
The Harvest Half Marathon has supported the Calgary running community and local Alberta based charities for the past 19 years. It has raised over $700,000 to help beneficiaries manage their programs.
Just prior to the 2019 Harvest Half Marathon, race director, Nolan Tudor, was diagnosed with Epilepsy at the age of 34. In light of this the Harvest Half Marathon has decided to work with the Epilepsy Association of Calgary this year. All proceeds from this years event will be donated to this cause.
The Epilepsy Association of Calgary is a local, charitable organization that has served the community for nearly 65 years. They are the only local organization that addresses the impact of epilepsy. Approximately 2% of the population has epilepsy – 20,000 Calgarians – enough to fill the Saddledome! Many others are affected however, such as family, friends, peers, employers, teachers and others. Anyone, of any age, gender, background, and race can develop epilepsy at any time during their life. The Epilepsy Association of Calgary is 100% self-funded, through donations, small grants, and fund-raising activities.
Epilepsy is “hidden” unless or until a seizure occurs. A seizure can be extremely frightening to witness, and many people don’t know what is happening or how to help. As a result, the stigma surrounding epilepsy persists. Even in situations where the person has achieved good seizure control, barriers can be difficult to overcome. For example: peer rejection, social isolation, underemployment, lack of career advancement and job loss. In some situations, serious injury and even death can occur as a result of seizure related events.
Together we can make a difference. Whether you’re simply helping to get the word out or you’re able to donate, we can crush the stigma of epilepsy once and for all!

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September 25, 2021

Melissa’s Park Road Race

Start on Sundance Road, Banff, Alberta

Tentative start times:
10:30 a.m. - 5K and 10K
10:40 a.m. - Half Marathon

Registration:
5K: $69
10K: $89
Half Marathon: $110
Virtual - Canadian (Half Marathon/10k/5k): $89.00
Virtual - International (Half Marathon/10k/5k): $109.00
What You Get
- Commemorative Long Sleeve Technical Race Shirt with beautiful local art
- Post-Race Celebration with Entertainment and Awards
- Post-Race Refreshments
- Post-Race Snacks and Recovery Nutrition
- Breathtakingly Beautiful Run Courses! – unique opportunity to run in Banff National Park
- Entertainment Stations along the Route
- World Class Race Announcers call participant names as they cross the finish
- Podium Award Winner’s Medals
- Traffic restrictions & Road Closures
- Chip timing and Live Results on race day
- Safe and professionally managed event
- Excellent support from local groups – who receive a portion of proceeds from the event
- Aid Stations: On the run course with water, first aid and communication
- A strong commitment to respect and stewardship for Banff National Park
- Comfort in knowing that you are participating in an event that is committed to Sustainability

A whole lot of spirit and fun!
The Tradition Continues - Melissa’s Park Road Race is one of Canada’s most historic and popular running events and takes place on September 25th. Melissa’s features a 5k, 10k and Half Marathon on sensationally scenic routes in and around Banff National Park and routinely sells out. Since 1979, Melissa’s has been described as a colourful display of sport and fun in Banff National Park - famous for its entertainment along the course, contagious spirit, post-run party and long-sleeved commemorative running shirt featuring local art. Melissa’s has received multiple awards as Alberta’s Best Road Race and is a longstanding tradition in Banff.

Melissa’s 2021 Features Include:
- Live Music before the race, on course, and after your run!
- Amazing Cheer Stations along the route
- Run over the “Happy Bridge” with Crazy Larry
- Post Race Festival and Beer Gardens
- Famous Long Sleeved Shirts
- Choose from 5K, 10K and Half Marathon Courses
- Post Race Party - valuable prizes and live entertainment
- Everything else that Beautiful Banff has to offer

Take part in Melissa’s Park Road Race with family and friends and be part of this long-standing tradition.

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October 3, 2021

Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure (VIRTUAL)

Virtual

How to participate this year:
Follow these simple steps to join this year’s Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure.
Step 1: Sign up for the CIBC Run for the Cure
Step 2: Create and customize your own Run avatar
Step 3: Fundraise to unlock fun avatar accessories and gear
Step 4: Join in on Run Day for a live stream virtual opening ceremony, warm-up, and entertainment
Step 5: Walk or run in your neighbourhood.

Participant Fee Options:
Adult Runner or Walker - Raise $150 or more
Commit to fundraise $150 or more by October 3, 2021. (18 years old and over. Includes a T-shirt.)
Adult Runner or Walker - Make a $45 donation
Make a minimum donation of $45. (18 years old and over. Participants who raise $150 will receive a t-shirt.)
Youth Runner or Walker - Raise $60 or more
Commit to fundraise $60 or more by October 3, 2021. (Under 18 years old. Includes a T-shirt.)
Youth Runner or Walker - Make a $45 donation
Make a minimum donation of $45. (Under 18 years old. Participants who raise $60 will receive a t-shirt.)
Youth Runner or Walker - Free (Under 18 years old. Does not include T-shirt)
The CIBC Run for the Cure prides itself on its broad accessibility. As a family-oriented event, adults and children of all ages are invited to run or walk in their communities. If running or walking isn't for you, you could walk your dog, go for a bike ride or do yoga on October 3 in your community instead. You would still register as a participant but would have the flexibility to do your own thing.

This year’s CIBC Run for the Cure is virtual but still includes all the things you love about Run – an opening ceremony, warm-up, and entertainment. Being physically apart won’t stop us from coming together as a force-for-life in the face of breast cancer. Join in for the reimagined CIBC Run for the Cure on October 4.
On Sunday, October 3, unite with all Canadians in the  Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure. Be part of the largest single-day volunteer-led fundraising event dedicated to raising funds for breast cancer research, education, and awareness programs and creating a future without breast cancer. Today, the event has over 80,000 participants and raises $16 million annually in communities across Canada.
Breast cancer affects Canadians from coast to coast. Each year, thousands of Canadians of all ages and walks of life unite to participate in the Run. The reasons for participating vary, but we all have the same goal in mind: to create a future without breast cancer.
Make a difference and support the Run, the Foundation, and the cause. Whether you are a long time supporter or this is your first time participating in the Run for the Cure, thank you for choosing to direct your time, effort, dollars and heart to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. The Foundation is making a significant impact to reduce the burden of breast cancer through research, education, awareness and advocacy initiatives with your support. Please mark your calendar for the 30th annual Run for the Cure on Sunday, October 3.
The Canadian Cancer Society invests the funds raised into breast cancer research, support services, health education and advocacy programs. Over the past 20 years, CCS and the former CBCF have invested over $360 million in breast cancer research; funding more than 1,400 scientific and community grants. With the help of our donors, we hope to reduce the number of people diagnosed with breast cancer, reduce mortality for those who develop the disease, and improve the quality of life for those affected.

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October 3, 2021   

Calgary Police Half Marathon

Mount Royal University, 4825 Mt. Royal Gate S.W.

Half Marathon (21km): 8:00 a.m. Start
10 km Run: 8:15 a.m. Start
5 km Run & Walk: 8:30 a.m. Start

Race Registrations Fees:
Half: $90
10K: $60
5K: $40
Your registration will include a race bib, race shirt and finisher medal.

The 2021 Calgary Police Half Marathon will be hosted at Mount Royal University on Sunday, October 3. Choose from three distances, 21km half-marathon, 10km run, or 5km run & walk. 2021 marks the 41st Anniversary of the Calgary Police Half Marathon. The goal of the Calgary Police Half Marathon Committee has always been to provide a premier race. Attention to detail and the quality of the performance awards and race give-aways have contributed greatly to the popularity of the race.
The origins of the Calgary Police Half Marathon trace back to a conversation between two police officers out on a run together, late in the fall of 1979. They took their idea to the head of the police fitness unit, and together the group organized the first race, held on Sunday, April 27, 1980. Little did they realize they had started something that would become a fixture of the Calgary road running scene. Viewed by many as the first major run of the season, this run has a following like few others.

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October 7, 2021

The 2021 Sun Life Ride to Defeat Diabetes for JDRF (VIRTUAL)

Online

Spin, Sweat or Stretch at:
7:00 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
1:00 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m.

Registration:
Individual: There is no registration fee, but each participant is encouraged to fundraise a minimum suggested amount of $150
Team: There is no registration fee; however, as a key fundraising event for JDRF, teams taking part in the Team Ride are encouraged to raise a minimum suggested amount of $750 per team or $150 per individual. The average amount raised per team is $970.

The Sun Life Ride to Defeat Diabetes for JDRF is a high-energy, virtual event combining team building and friendly competition among corporate Canada to raise funds towards a world without type 1 diabetes (T1D). Participants can choose to spin on a stationary bike, break a sweat at a fitness class or stretch with a yoga class. Join in, move work aside, and move for a cure!

Move for a Cure: Spin, Sweat or Stretch
Move work aside and choose the activity that will get you moving at home while raising funds to help defeat diabetes. All fitness levels welcome!
It’s easy to get involved. Pick an activity that will get you moving at home: spin, sweat or stretch, ask your friends to support your activity with a donation, then participate virtually on October 7th with colleagues and beat your corporate rivals with a little friendly competition.
Spin -  Hop on a stationary bike at home. Enjoy a fun 30-minute spinning class and beat your colleagues
Sweat - Break a sweat at a fitness class. Get a good workout and show your teammates who’s the boss  
Stretch - Stretch your body with a yoga practice. Flex your muscles and clear your mind with these mindful movements

JRF has a bold plan for the future of type 1 diabetes (T1D) research in Canada. As better treatments unfold and the prospect of curing this disease rests on the horizon, JBRF remains ever-committed to directing more resources to launch and sustain innovative research and clinical trials from coast-to-coast. Transforming Lives: Today and Tomorrow is the solution to accelerating diabetes breakthroughs in partnership with the community they support.

JDRF Research Funding Overview
Since its founding in 1970 (1974 in Canada), JDRF has funded more than $1.9 billion (U.S.) in T1D research and has dramatically advanced the T1D scientific frontier and the management of this disease.
JDRF's research mission is to discover, develop, and deliver advances that cure, better treat, and prevent T1D. As the global leader in the fight against T1D, JDRF's research programs are comprehensive – addressing the hopes and dreams of every person with T1D for the best quality of life and a cure for this disease.

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October 8-11, 2021

2021 IG Wealth Management Alzheimer Walk and Run (VIRTUAL)

Virtual

Schedule:
9:30 a.m. Warm up and Welcome
11:30 a.m. Announcements, Awards and Thank Yous
Walk, run or choose your own activity!

No Registration Fee
Walk, run or choose your own activity!
Suggested Fundraising Goal: $200.00
Raise $250 and you'll be automatically entered into a draw to win some great prizes.

Walk, run or choose your own activitiy.
During a difficult year, show your support for local caregivers and people living with dementia, by taking part in the IG Wealth Management Alzheimer Walk & Run in 2021. This year, you can choose whether you want to walk, run or do any other activity! By taking part and raising funds, you are helping to support thousands of local families who access support, education and care through the Alzheimer Society of Calgary each year.
This year, your support matters more than ever. COVID-19 has greatly impacted local caregivers and people living with dementia who are among those most vulnerable to COVID-19. Families have lost vital support programs and are still experiencing the negative effects of isolation during this time.
By taking part in the 2021 IG Wealth Management Alzheimer Walk & Run YOU can be a hero for a local family affected by dementia. The dollars you raise directly fund support services, education and care that is accessed by thousands of local families each year.
The IG Wealth Management Alzheimer Walk and Run has been bringing people together in Calgary and creating new Thanksgiving traditions for 30 years. You are encouraged to take important steps to support local people affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. All funds raised from this event will go directly to providing education, care and support for impacted families in Calgary and surrounding areas. The difference you'll make is concrete, practical and immediate.
All funds raised from this event will go directly to:
- Creating important life changes for families affected
- Transformative information through educational workshops
- A friendly ear and confidential place to discuss grief, anxiety and loss
- Meaningful social and recreational activities for people living with dementia

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