Bumrun Calgary 2026

Bum Run Information
Saturday, May 9th

Foothills Hospital
Cal Wenzel Precision Health Building
3280 Hospital Drive NW
Who are we?Bumrun is a charity that raises awareness of colon cancer screening and prevention.For 15 years, we have organized 5K walk/run events and raised more than $1.8 million net for various colon cancer charity organizations.Our funds go toward colon cancer research, enhancing patient support programs for families living with colon cancer, and raising awareness of colon cancer screening and prevention.Canada has one of the highest colon cancer rates in the world, affecting 1 in 16 Canadians. But 90% of deaths could be prevented with screening, so get ahead of your behind and join us this Bumrun!_________________________________________________________________________________________What does registration include?Registration includes:Bumrun SwagFinisher MedalPersonalized fundraising pagePost race snacks What is Little Bums? Little Bums is a live event run for children ages 12 and under. Little Bums is 500M and begins 20 minutes before the live event 5K.Little Bums registration is $10.00, and you can register your child by clicking the REGISTER button on this page.Registration includes:Finisher MedalPersonalized fundraising pagePost race snacksPlease note there is no race kit offered for Little Bums.Is there a virtual 5K option?Yes! You can register for the virtual Bumrun from anywhere in Canada here.Please note that we are unable to transfer registration between events, so you will not be able to change from live to virtual or vice versa once you have signed up.Registration includes:Race Completion Digital Certificate Personalized fundraising pageThe virtual Bumrun does not include a race kit or a Finishers Medal.How do teams work?Teams are a fun way to fundraise with your family and friends! During registration, you can either create or join a team in the "Team" section of the registration page. If you have any difficulty, please click here for more info.Please note that teams are specific to each city event, so you are unfortunately unable to join a team with registrants in the virtual, Toronto, Halifax, or Vancouver races._________________________________________________________________________________________Race Kit Pickup
Strides Running Store - Marda Loop
3566 Garrison Gate SWThursday, May 7th from 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Please come by anytime during that window. Little Bums bibs are also picked up during this time.

You may pick up for more that one person.

For out of of town runners only, race day kit-pick up is available at the start line at 8:00am. Please arrive early to avoid delays.
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Race Day Details
Race start times are as follows:
8:40 AM for the Little Bums 500M run
9:00 AM for the 5K run/walk
5K runners will be corralled along the street to the west of the start. We request walkers line up at the back and only fast runners (20 minutes or less) line up at the front, with the remainder of the runners falling in between.

Race start is at 3280 Hospital Drive NW, in front of the Cal Wenzel Precision Health Building at the Foothills Hospital.

________________________________________________________________________________________Calgary Bum Run Route Map

The 5km route is mostly on pathway around the Children's Hospital and through the vibrant University District. You will be on the sidewalk through the University District. There is one small out and back section where you will run a few metres on grass. The course is marked with arrows and cones. Marshals will be in place at key points. Please follow the directions of the marshals, and if you're ever in doubt, look down for chalk arrows on the ground.

The Little Bums route is a direct out and back from the start line. We will have a leader for the kids.
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We will have baggage check for you to store your items during the race. Your bib will have a tear off bag tag for you to connect to your item, and your bib will be needed to retrieve your bags post-race. Please note that baggage check is open air.

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ParkingFree parking has been provided by AHS Parking Services between 8:00am and 11:00m in Lot 6, which is 200M east of the TRW entrance. Follow AHS signs to Lot 6 parking. Simply park - there is not need to register during this time window.
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Prizing

We will have prizes for our top three male and female finishers from our local sponsors.

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Results

Live results will be available here.

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Post-race Refreshments

We will have post-race refreshments available.

_________________________________________________________________________________________We look forward to seeing you on race day!