2026 Chads Day For Change Urban Trail Race

Chad’s Day For Change Urban Trail Race returns to Edmonton on Saturday, August 8, 2026, starting from Gold Bar Park in the city’s river valley. This trail event offers something for a wide range of runners and walkers, with 34K solo and relay options, a half marathon, 12K, 10K, a 5K walk/run, and a 1.2K kids race. Expect a mix of single track, double-wide trails, and looped route choices built around the eastern river valley.

The course is built around looped river valley routes from Gold Bar Park, with a mix of single track, double-wide trail, paved sections, and dirt trails. Distance options use different loop combinations, including out-and-back style legs to Dawson Park, Sunridge Ski Area, and Goldstick Park.

• Trail race in Edmonton’s river valley
• Start/finish at Gold Bar Park
• 34K solo and 34K relay options
• Half marathon, 12K, and 10K distances
• 5K walk/run for an easier outing
• 1.2K kids race for younger participants
• Supports men’s mental health awareness