Langdon Walk & Run 2026

Run for L'Arche 2026

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Saturday, April 11, 2026 / Time 8:00 A.M. / Calgary AB

Participate in our 3km, 5km, 10km, or half-marathon distances — or join our 1km Fun Run! All proceeds support L’Arche Calgary and our mission to

Create a World Where Everyone Belongs.

RUNNER REWARDS

Run the 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon and enjoy a high-quality finisher medal, a free performance running shirt, and a complimentary coffee or tea with a fresh pastry.

1K and 3K participants receive a classic cotton Run for L’Arche tee, a high-quality finisher medal, and a complimentary coffee or tea with a pastry.

Award ceremonies will take place after each event to recognize and reward the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in every distance.

Additional swag available on run day!

RACE DAY

INDIVIDUAL EVENT START TIMES

Individual start times are estimated and subject to change.

Half Marathon: 8:30 A.M.

10K: 9:00 A.M.

5K: 9:20 A.M.

3K: 9:30 A.M.

1K (Obstacle Course & Fun Run): 10:00 A.M.

RACE KIT PICK-UP

Race package pick-up will be available in person for all participants and volunteers beginning in April at Calgary Strides Running Store locations.

Please attend one of the following pick-up times to receive your race bib, event shirt, and available swag.

• Wednesday, April 8th: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

• Strides Marda Loop - 3566 Garrison Gate SW, Calgary, AB T2T 6N1

• Thursday, April 9th: 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM

• Strides Marda Loop - 3566 Garrison Gate SW, Calgary, AB T2T 6N1

• Friday, April 10th: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

• Strides Lake Fraser (NEW LOCATION) - 12445 Lake Fraser Dr SE #107, Calgary, AB T2J 7A4

PLEASE NOTE: Race day pickups on race day are only available for out-of-town participants, unless prior arrangements have been made. If you require a race day pickup, please contact race organizers with sufficient notice. Pickup will begin at 8:00 AM at the event venue. Be sure to arrive with plenty of time to get your package before your respective event start.

For participants from out of town, race packages can also be mailed for an additional fee, subject to location and shipping costs. Please contact us for details.

ROUTE MAPS

IN PERSON ROUTES - START/FINISH - St. Patrick's Island, Confluence Plaza

Half Marathon Route Map

10KM Route Map

5KM Route Map

3KM Route Map

EMAIL UPDATES

When registering for the Run for L'Arche, please approve run updates through your email to ensure you receive the latest information.

To contact us, please email run@larchecalgary.org.

TIMING

Each participant's race time (except 1k run participants) will be recorded and shared upon completion. We’re thrilled to partner with Startline Timing to ensure accurate timing and results.

NO-PENALTY DISTANCE ADJUSTMENTS

If you decide to change your race distance before event day, there will be no penalty. We’re happy to accommodate all participants to help ensure a fantastic experience for everyone!

DISCOUNTS

Family: Discounts are available for the 5K, 3K, and 1K events for families with children under 18. Eligible discounts will be applied during registration.

Community & Accessibility: We’re excited to offer a special rate for disability-support organizations that would like to join the Run for L'Arche. If your organization would like to register, please contact us and we’ll provide a discount code.

We’re also happy to explore additional discounts for individuals with disabilities who would like to participate. If you’re interested in being considered, please reach out to us at run@larchecalgary.org and we’ll connect with you.

ABOUT L’ARCHE CALGARY

L'Arche Calgary was founded in 1973. Over the last 50 years, we have grown to a community with five homes, a Supported Independent Living Program, and a Day Program. The L'Arche Calgary Community consists of Core Members (individuals 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.

Click here to learn more about L'Arche Calgary

Celebrate the season with the Spring Spirit Fun Run! Join us for a fun, family-friendly 5K or 10K run or walk that welcomes participants of all ages and abilities. Whether you’re chasing a personal best, enjoying a casual jog, or strolling with family and friends, this event is all about movement, community, and having fun. Lots of great prizes! Top finishers and bib draws!

Best of all, every step makes a difference. Net proceeds from the Spring Spirit Fun Run will support a fund that helps young athletes in Calgary access track and field opportunities when cost would otherwise be a barrier.

Come out, get active, and help inspire the next generation of athletes this spring!

The Get Shit Done Run was started to welcome all runners from the new to highly competitive, for 21.1km, 10km or 5km to GET SHIT DONE - and hopefully get a PB, with all 3 courses being fairly flat. We also have a virtual option if you cannot make it to the event.

"We cannot thank you enough for your interest in our race. The goal is always to have an extremely well-organized event: amazing swag, a good, easy-to-follow course, great food and a rockin’ post-race atmosphere! We hope you will join us to GET SHIT DONE!"

Start Times:

7:30am - 21.1km distance start

8:00am - 10km distance start

10:00am - 5km distance start

Refund Policy:

Refund Policy/Rollovers/Transfers:

There are no refunds however, you can roll over your registration to 2027 for a fee of $30 BEFORE April 1st, 2026 or transfer your entry to another racer for a fee of $15.

After April 1st, there are no rollovers including injuries or illnesses. You may however, transfer your registration to another racer for a fee of $15 anytime up to April 25th, 2026.

You may transfer to another category within the Get Shit Done Run to a shorter distance for free, or to a longer distance for a charge of the difference of what you paid and the current price of entry up to April 25th, 2025.

You can also switch to our virtual event up to April 26th.

The Get Shit Done Run Virtual Event is done on your own time between April 24th - May 4th, 2026. Choose your distance, choose your route, and submit your time to our virtual event leaderboard.

NOTE: By registering you take responsibility that you understand and agree to this statement.

Package Pick Up:

Friday, April 24th 2:00pm – 6:00pm

Saturday, April 25th 10:00am – 12:00pm

Location: Plintz Real Estate (338 24th Ave SW)

Sunday, April 26th 7:00am – 8:30am at race site

Location: Start/Finish Race Site: Bottomlands Park (425 St Georges Dr NE)

Please note that packages are NOT available outside of these times.

Athletes who wish to pick up their package after 8:30am on April 26th will be charged $20.

You may have a friend or family member pickup your race package.

Race Day Schedule (April 26th)

7:00am - race site opens

7:00am - 8:30am late package pick up

7:30am - 21.1km distance start

8:00am - 10km distance start

9:45am - awards (top 3 men and women in the 21.1km and 10km)

10:00am - 5km distance start

10:30am - awards (top 3 men and women in the 5km)

11:30am - race site closes

Race Day Parking: You can park at Telus Spark for $12. Carpooling is recommended.

Bathrooms: Porta potties will be available at the start/finish area as well as at the 5km turnaround for the 10km and 21km events (the 21km event will again hit this at 16km). The 21km will also have an additional porta potty on the way to the out and back 21km only turn around which is approximately 10.5km.

Bag Drop: We will have an un-official bag drop (ie. your bag will not be checked in but rather placed under a tent and not officially supervised) at the start/finish line. Everything must be inside a small bag/backpack and you can drop your bag under the tent before you run.

Bibs: Your bib must be visible at all time on your FRONT while on course. Racers without numbers will be asked to asked to leave the course. You may NOT have an unregistered runner or coach run with you.

Timing: Official timing will be provided by Startline Timing. Timing is through a microchip on the back of your race bib. DO NOT BEND YOUR BIB or you will not receive an official time. In the event there is an issue with your time, please email info@startlinetiming.com with details.

Music: because the course is on pathways you MAY run with music. However you must be able to hear officials and other pedestrians at all times. Please note, you must run with earbuds and MAY NOT play music that is audible to other racers. If officials or volunteers catch you doing so you will be immediately disqualified.

Dogs: Dogs are NOT allowed on course. We will be monitoring this closely.

Strollers: We are a stroller-friendly race course! Please be advised that on-course hydration and finish line cookies are for racers only.

On-Course Nutrition: In an effort to reduce the waste and littering we have all seen at running events, the Get Shit Done Run is a cup-less event. This means that those paper cups that runners use to take a shot of water, soda, or electrolyte will not be available. Let's face it, we have all seen what a waste those cups are, and one single sip for a whole cup is ridiculous.

You must bring your own reusable cup.

Together we will save thousands of paper cups from being used, trashed, and possibly blown away littering our beautiful pathways.

21km course:

5km (water, electrolytes)

10km (water, electrolytes, gels, coke)

16km (water, electrolytes, gels, coke)

10km course:

5km (water, electrolytes)

5km course:

2.5 km (water)

Pacers/Guides/Aids: All pacers, guides and aids MUST be registered for the race as well (ie. if your coach or personal trainer is pacing you, they must be registered). We will be checking bibs as you cross the start line, and at the turnaround points.

21km Pacers - 1:40, 1:50, 2:00, 2:10, 2:20, 2:30

10km Pacers - :45, :50, :55, 1:00, 1:05, 1:10

5km Pacers - :25, :30, :35, :40

Finish Line Food: We will have a giant gourmet pretzels for all finishers. These pretzels are dairy free (no eggs/no milk).

We will have a gluten free option for those who declare they require a GF option during registration. Please ask a volunteer at the food tent to verify you are on the gluten free list to obtain your cookie.

Tuesday Brewing non-alcoholic beer will be served as well along and water and electrolytes.

Results:

Any issues with your time you must email the timing company directly at info@startlinetiming.com

*please note: race director cannot change results

Official results can be found at Startline Timing.

https://startlinetiming.com

Awards: There will be awards for the top 3 men and women in the 21km, 10km and 5km events. We will do podium for non-binary folk if we have more than participants in this category.

You must stay for awards if you are getting one as they will not be available for pick up afterwards. You have until 15 minutes prior to podium time in your category to contest results.

21km Awards are at 9:45am

10km awards are at 9:50am

5km Awards are at 10:30am

We will not be doing age group awards as there would be over 100 awards....

We look forward to having you at GET SHIT DONE RUN!

Welcome to the Tails in the Wind Mile!

Paws hitting the pavement for a good cause.

Join us on Saturday, May 2, 2026, for Calgary's only dog mile! Whether you are chasing a 1-mile PR or just looking for a fun morning stroll with your furry best friend, this net-downhill, wind-at-your-back course is designed to be the fastest fun on four legs.

The Divisions

We want everyone to enjoy the park safely, so we are offering separate divisions:

• The Dog Divisions: Run or walk the mile with your furry friend!

• The Human-Only Divisions: No dog? No problem! Chase your fastest mile unhindered.

(Note: We will utilize staggered wave starts beginning at 9:30 AM to ensure plenty of space on the path for everyone).

The Race

The course will start near Snowy Owl Picnic Area and end near Bluebird Picnic Area (point to point, downhill!).

• Course Accuracy: This 1-mile route has been accurately wheel-measured to ensure exact distance.

• Course Etiquette: Please stay on the right side of the pedestrian path, except to pass

• Shared Course: We do not have exclusive usage of the path. We will be sharing with the public and other races occurring simultaneously.

We will do our best to ensure the smoothest experience for our racers!

The Post-Race Pawty

The fun doesn't stop at the finish line! Stick around the Bluebird Picnic Area for post-race festivities, including:

• Finish line photos and a bubble machine!

• Post-race human snacks (fruit, granola bars)

• The ultimate Doggy Buffet (treats, peanut butter, and plenty of water)

Running for AARCS

This event is proudly partnered with the Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society (AARCS). A portion of every registration goes directly to helping animals in need. We highly encourage you to set up a fundraising page during registration and ask your friends and family to pledge your run! Our goal is to raise a minimum of 1000$!

Important Doggie Rules of the Road:

To ensure a safe and fun event for all species, please review the following rules:

• Keep it Short: All dogs must be on a standard leash (maximum 6 feet). No retractable leashes permitted.

• One-to-One: Maximum of one dog per registered human.

• Vaccinated & Friendly: All dogs must be up-to-date on vaccinations and comfortable in crowded environments with other dogs and humans.

• Scoop the Poop: You are responsible for picking up after your pet! We will have extra bags and bins on the course.

The Tails in the Wind Mile is proudly powered by Tempered Sports Systems.

Presented by:

This run to end family violence was founded by an Airdrie community collaboration in 2017 to raise much-needed funds and facilitate free services and supports for adults and children experiencing domestic violence. All proceeds raised will fund these free services and supports at North Rocky View Community Links.

Event organizers continue to honour the memory of Airdrie’s Andrea Conroy, who was taken from her children, family, and community in an act of domestic violence on February 21, 2012 at the age of 33.