Takes place on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Saturday September 30, 2023
3rd Annual Orange Shirt Day Run & Walk
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN ON RACE ROSTER
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
On September 30th National Truth and Reconcilation Day, join us to honour and remember our little ancestors who never made it home. We also hold space for those who did. This is why we will raise funds for local grassroots movements, to support Indigenous Athletes, and help provide safe spaces for Indigenous Runners.
JOIN US!
On September 30th Indigenous Runner is hosting events in Edmonton and Peace River. From first place to final finisher every runner wins something. Athlete registration is handled on our behalf by Race Roster (raceroster.com).
3rd Annual Orange Shirt Day Run/Walk
September 30, 2023, 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
River Valley Walterdale, Edmonton
River Front Park, Peace River
Plan Your Race
Race Day Information
Kids Race: 2.15km
5km: Run & Walk
10km Run & Walk
Get the kids involved with an easy 2.15km race! They will start the race first at 2:00 p.m.
​
Cost to enroll is just $17 and comes with a custom orange t-shirt, custom wood medal and swag bag!
The 5km run & walk will start from the Huskey House parking lot at 2:45pm.
Cost to enroll is just $35 and comes with custom orange shirt, custom wood medal and swag bag!
The 10km run & walk will start from the Huskey House parking lot at 2:35pm.
Cost to enroll is just $50 and comes with custom orange shirt, custom wood medal and swag bag!
ABOUT THE ORGANIZER
Anita R. Cardinal
Anita Cardinal is Nêhiyaw (Cree) and a member of Woodland Cree First Nation situated on Treaty 8 Territory, but currently resides in Edmonton, Alberta with her family. Anita is an ultra-trail runner, a wife, mother to 3 sons and kokum to 5-year-old Niko. She is also a Lawyer that aims to work towards justice for Indigenous peoples. Anita is the Race Director for Orange Shirt Day Run/Walk Every Child Matters, and the founder of Indigenous Runner and Red Trail Running. You can find Indigenous Runner on Instagram and Facebook where group runs and walks are organized weekly.
​
​
THE COURSE
The Edmonton course will run through the North Saskatchewan River Valley's beautiful groomed trails, a fast and easy course for every ability to enjoy. A combination of wide track trail and some pavement.
The Peace River course will run through the River Front Park's waterfront groomed trails, a fast and easy course for every ability to enjoy. A combination of wide track trail and some pavement.
2023 SPONSORS
