Shoppers Drug Mart® Run for Women - Markham 2026

Central United Church (CUC) is working to raise awareness and funds for groundbreaking ALS research at Sunnybrook Hospital's Brain Sciences Program, in honour of longtime CUC member and Unionville resident, Lynne Pulenzas. This 5K run/walk event is not only a fundraiser - it is a celebration of Lynne's strength as she has faced this disease, her legacy of kindness, and the love that surrounds her. To learn more about Lynne's story click here. By coming together in an active way, we honour her fight and help move closer to a world without ALS.

To walk or run with us, and help work towards eliminating ALS, click the "Register" button! As you register, you will be prompted to set up your own fundraising page to send to your friends and family. We suggest a fundraising goal of $1000, but any amount is great! You can also make your own donation to Sunnybrook as part of the registration process.

To donate to Sunnybrook without registering to walk or run, click one of the "Donate Now" buttons or click "Donate to Participant" to the left of the page to sponsor a specific walker/runner's fundraising efforts. Charitable tax receipts will be automatically issued by Sunnybrook through Race Roster for donations over $10.

If you need help setting up or sharing your fundraising page, please contact church staff - Christina Ng.

Schedule of events

Participants are strongly encouraged to pick up their race kits these dates/times:

• July 16th 3:00PM-7:00PM at Running Room, 3987 Hwy 7 #5, Markham, ON

• July 17th 3:00PM-7:00PM at Running Room, 3987 Hwy 7 #5, Markham, ON

Event Day:

7:15 AM - 8:00 AM Last minute on-site Race Kit pickup at Central United Church

8:00AM - Race Start

On Saturday, October 3rd, our Executive Director, Ross Ste-Croix will be running the equivalent of a half marathon, starting at Butternut Manor and ending at Frances Di Carlo House, stopping at all 7 PHM group homes and community locations along the way. We'd love to have you run, walk, or roll alongside him in either the half-marathon or the 6k loop option. Pledge your support, or sign up to run, walk, or roll with him, today to raise funds for Participation House Markham, a Markham-based charity that has been providing assisted living supports to adults with complex disabilities for over 50 years.

Deadline to register is July 31, 2026

Markham, ON

In support of women’s mental health programs at Markham Stouffville Hospital.

Access Your 2026 Fundraising Here

Access Your 2026 Race Results Here

Race Date: May 23, 2027

Race Location: Millennium Park (100 Town Centre Blvd, Markham, ON L3R 5H9)

Start Times:

8:00 a.m. – 1K Little Steps

8:30 a.m. – Welcome and Warm-up

9:00 a.m. – 10K Start

9:10 a.m. – 5K Start

Suggested Arrival Time: 7:15 a.m.

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