Brita Night Run 2026 - Edmonton

• Race swag is not included at the registration prices listed above. Swag can be purchased separately while registering for the event.

Join us at the start of the Whitemud Ravine in southwest Edmonton for a 5 Peaks Adventure for all ages, abilities, and ambitions.

For event details and course maps please visit https://www.5peaks.com/whitemud.

For questions, please join the 5 Peaks Northern Alberta series Facebook group.

Start your summer with sneakers and strays!

In-person event: Saturday, June 6

Virtual event: Wednesday June 3 - Saturday, June 6

Sign up today, run on your own or form teams with your friends, family or co-workers to raise donations for hart dogs. There are prizes for top fundraising by an individual and top team.

All funds raised go towards hart’s ongoing operations. For more information on hart, visit www.hartrescue.ca

EVENT SUMMARY

Welcome to the official event page for hart’s annual Sneakers & Strays, a signature event to raise funds and awareness for hart’s ongoing mission to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home stray and abandoned dogs.

The event is a “fun-run”, where you and your furry companion can run, or walk, side-by-side through Edmonton’s River Valley, competing for bragging rights or just to show your support for dogs in need.

Event participants will get to enjoy the company of other supporters and their pooches, and can partake in post-race activities including complimentary beverages and snacks, the opportunity to browse some fabulous hart merchandise, and check out some of the sponsor booths.

IN-PERSON

The in-person event will take place on Saturday, June 6th at Buena Vista Dog Park, in the beautiful river valley, next to the Edmonton Valley Zoo. Registrants will be able to walk or run, with or without their favorite furry companion(s), on a 3km walk or 5km run course.

The event will continue rain, shine, or smoke, please use your personal judgement for your health.

VIRTUAL

As this is a hybrid event, pawticipants have the option to attend in-person, or virtually where they can run or walk on their own time. The virtual event will take place over four days leading up to the in-person event and registrants will be able to walk or run wherever they are in the world.

Why go virtual? While some dogs love to meet and mingle with other dogs, some can feel a bit overwhelmed by the experience. Perhaps you live too far away to attend on the day of the event. For these reasons, and for any other reason that could prevent people from participating in person, we have created a virtual experience.

To register your virtual results, click here. Choose Submit a Virtual Result then enter your confirmation number and name. Don't forget to upload your race day photos! We would love to see your selfies with your dog!

PACKAGE PICKUP

Swag bags will be available for pickup on race day at the park!

HOW TO DONATE

You can donate to a team or an individual by following the tabs on the top left-hand section of the events page. You can also make a cash donation directly to hart at any one of our ongoing events.

For individuals and team leaders collecting cash pledges, they can use the pledge form provided by hart to track their progress. To access the pledge form, click here

Pledge forms can be downloaded by clicking here.. If you experience any issues with the link, contact us at [email protected] and one can be emailed.

PRIZES

To be be announced!

SPONSORSHIP & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Interested in becoming an event sponsor or volunteer? please contact us at [email protected] to find out more on how you can get involved with hart and this event

FAQ

When does the donation window close?

You can continue to Donate to participants' fundraising, teams, and to hart through Saturday, June 13th to help them be a prize winner and to help dogs in need.

Do I get a tax receipt?

Yes! hart is a registered charity and tax receipts are available to those who donate $20.00 and more. If you do not receive your tax receipt, please email [email protected] and one can be provided.

North Sun Ultra - Saturday June 13th 2026

The North Sun Ultra returns to the Edmonton River Valley for June 13th 2026.

The course will take you through some of the most iconic single track in Edmonton, from the east side trails in Goldbar all the way over to Terwillegar and back to our finish line located in the heart of downtown.

This event is all about encouraging you to get out and explore Edmonton's incredible network of single track trails, while pushing your limits, and raising money for some great local charities. For more details and specifics please visit northsunrunning.ca

We are proud this year to be continuing our support for the Edmonton Mountain Bike Alliance.

Edmonton Mountain Bike Alliance

EMBA are a registered non-profit society dedicated to advocating for and improving mountain biking in the Greater Edmonton area. Support them by purchasing your annual trail pass, or by volunteering for a trail maintenance day.

Visit: EMBA for more details.

Transfers & Refunds

50% Refunds are available up until May 30th 2025. After that time we will not be able to offer refunds. Please email to request a refund.

You can move down in distance until June 7th; you can not move up in distance.

You cannot transfer your entry to another runner. No selling of bibs etc once registered.

To drop out or move down in distance, send us an email: [email protected]

A fun, choose your own trail race that will start on the Bridge underneath the Anthony Henday near Cameron Heights, through the entire river valley, finishing on the bridge underneath the Anthony Henday where it crosses the river in the Northeast. Can be completed solo, or as a team of two with a transition area halfway through.

New this year: the Half Traverse. For those who couldn't peer-pressure a friend to run the other half for you. If you only want to run half of the race but don't have someone to take the other half, sign up for the Half Traverse and run the second half of the race.

An Edmonton Race for Edmonton runners, by Edmonton runners, supported by local Edmonton favourites. Click HERE for the full Racer Package