Run Canada - Part 2!
Halifax, Calgary, Saskatoon and Edmonton!
Learn more about all the Canadian events by clicking here.
Halifax
Join us at the Blue Nose Marathon and run or walk along the new and historic neighbourhoods of beautiful Halifax on May 19, 2013. In addition to the great scenery, there will be on-course entertainment featuring Nova Scotian musicians. Add to that exceptional East Coast hospitality and a special three-day series of events designed by the Blue Nose Marathon to provide you, your family and your friends with one great experience after another, and you have a weekend not to be missed! Sign up for the 5K, 10K, half marathon or marathon by March 29, 2013.
Calgary
Come out and kick start your spring at the Calgary Marathon on May 26, 2013! The slogan for the event is “a run for everyone” and the afternoon will be a festival of family fun. On course and at the finish line, you will find entertainment for everyone to enjoy. Voted the 2010 & 2009 Best Road Race in Alberta by participants, this event is sure to please. The new venue and new courses will be back for 2013 with your choice of a 10K, half marathon or marathon! Deadline to register is March 29, 2013.
Saskatoon
Join Team Diabetes for our inaugural participation in the Saskatchewan Marathon on May 26, 2013! This vibrant city (and one of Canada’s sunniest!) on the South Saskatchewan River has the warmth you’d expect of a smaller city but also offers all the amenities and activites you find in Canada’s bigger cities including top notch events such as the Saskatchewan Marathon. Organized by the local Saskatoon Road Runners Association, the event offers a 10K, half marathon and marathon. Deadline to register is March 29, 2013.
Edmonton
Walk or run with Team Diabetes in Edmonton August 17 - 18, 2013 and discover that this city has much more to offer than just a mall! The “Festival City” got its nickname as it hosts numerous world-class festivals throughout the year. In addition to arts and culture, Edmonton also has an array of outdoor pursuits on offer in the valley carved by the North Saskatchewan River including running, cycling, golf, walking and more! The marathon course is flat and fast and is supported by enthusiastic volunteers and cheering spectators. Choose between a 10K, half marathon and fukll marathon. Deadline to register is June 21, 2013.
The local events are great to walk or run in with your friends and family members and being close to home, your supporters don’t have far to go to cheer you on to the finish line! They are also a great way to get involved with the Team Diabetes program if you don’t have a lot of extra time to fundraise or travel.
In addition to raising much needed funds, joining Team Diabetes at a local event also helps us raise awareness about diabetes and the important work of the Canadian Diabetes Association as we participate alongside literally tens of thousands of our fellow Canadians each year. Our jerseys do not go unnoticed and the more team members we have at each event, the bigger an impact we can make for the 9 million Canadians and someone each of us know living with diabetes or prediabetes.
Get active and help the Canadian Diabetes Association lead the fight against diabetes by joining Team Diabetes today at teamdiabetes.ca!
For more information including fundraising minimums and event related deadlines, please contact a Canadian Diabetes Association staff person for your area.
To view photos from past events, click here.