Chad’s Day for Change Urban Trail Race 2025

This page is kept as a past race archive for the Aug 9, 2025 edition in Edmonton, Alberta. Use the links below to find upcoming races in the same area or distance category.

Chad’s Day for Change Urban Trail Race is an annual event held in Edmonton's river valley, offering multiple trail course options. The race honors Chad Evans, who was lost to suicide on August 13, 2023, aiming to raise awareness and funds for men's mental health. In its inaugural 2024 race, the event raised $7,860 for HeadsUpGuys, an organization dedicated to supporting men's mental health.

• Three out-and-back loops starting and ending at Gold Bar Park
• Legs: Dawson Park Loop (12 km), Strathcona Science Park Loop (12 km), Goldstick Ravine Loop (10 km)
• Mixed surface mostly packed dirt trails, some gravel and asphalt
• Minimal road crossings
• Trail terrain with packed dirt, gravel, asphalt paths

• Multiple race distances including 34 km solo and relay, half marathon, 10 km or 12 km legs, 5 km fun walk/run, and a kids race
• Inaugural event raised funds for HeadsUpGuys, a men's mental health organization
• Scenic Edmonton river valley location
• Course honors Chad Evans and raises awareness for men's mental health