Dash for Dialysis Relay Run
- Date Sat 29th August 2026
- Location Calling Lake, AB
- Price $23.56 - $1,612.18
- Races 3 races
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Get ready for an exhilarating day at the Dash for Dialysis Relay Run on Saturday, August 29, 2026, in the picturesque setting of Athabasca, Alberta! This exciting event features a challenging 105 km relay race that kicks off at 6:00 AM from the scenic Ben Auger Memorial Park in Calling Lake. Participants will journey through the stunning Northern Boreal Forest, navigating diverse terrains and reaching an impressive elevation of 742 m at Rock Island Hill.
The relay comprises multiple legs with varying distances, ensuring that runners of all levels can participate and enjoy the camaraderie of this unique race. After crossing the finish line at the Lakeview Sport Centre, everyone is invited to celebrate with a festive BBQ, lively entertainment, and an awards ceremony. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a community supporter, the Dash for Dialysis promises a rewarding experience that combines fitness, nature, and community spirit!
The relay comprises multiple legs with varying distances, ensuring that runners of all levels can participate and enjoy the camaraderie of this unique race. After crossing the finish line at the Lakeview Sport Centre, everyone is invited to celebrate with a festive BBQ, lively entertainment, and an awards ceremony. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a community supporter, the Dash for Dialysis promises a rewarding experience that combines fitness, nature, and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
Dash for Dialysis Year 2(Due to some safety concern that was identified Leg 11 and Leg 12 route was revised, an additional 2 km was added to the total km race)This 105 km race will begin in the beautiful lakeside community of Calling Lake, Alberta located 71 km north of Athabasca. The race will begin at 6:00 am from Ben Auger Memorial Park. You will then head north into the heart of the Northern Boreal Forest, with beautiful scenery, ponds, creeks with various elevation changes reaching 742 m at Rock Island Hill.The race ends at the Lakeview Sport Centre and will be followed by a BBQ, entertainment, and awards ceremony.3390 Ben Auger Rd, Calling Lake, AB T9S to Lakeview Sport Centre, 102 Opportunity Dr, Wabasca-Desmarais AB T0G 2K0 – 103 KM walk.
Dash of Dialysis Leg description: (See Race Leg Map and Route)Leg 1 - 3390 Ben Auger Road, Calling Lake, AB T9S 1M6 – STARTING LINE to AB-813 Slave Lake, AB T9S 1M6 (Calling Lake Airport Road) – Checkpoint #1 approximately 4.6 km Leg 2 – AB813, Slave Lake, AB T9S 1M6 (Calling Lake Airport Road) to Spur Petroleum, AB-813, Slave Lake, AB T9S 1M6 – Checkpoint #2 approximately 5 kilometersLeg 3 – Spur Petroleum, AB-813, Slave Lake, AB T9S 1M6 to AB-813, Smith AB T0G 2B (Roadside Turnout) – Checkpoint #3 approximately 5.7 kilometersLeg 4 – AB-813, Smith AB T0G 2B (Roadside Turnout) to Tanasiuk Recreation Area, AB-8113, Calling Lake, AB T9S 1C9 - Checkpoint #4 approximately 13.7 kilometersLeg 5 – Tanasiuk Recreation Area, AB-8113, Calling Lake, AB T9S 1C9 to AB-813, Slave Lake, AB T9S 1C9 – Checkpoint #5 approximately 6 kilometersLeg 6 – AB-813, Slave Lake, AB T9S 1C9 to AB-813, Salve Lake, AB T0G 2BO – Checkpoint #6 approximately 13.8 kilometersLeg 7 – AB-813, Salve Lake, AB T0G 2BO to Taron Ranch 78422-78408 AB-813, Slave Lake, AB T0G 2BO – Checkpoint #7 approximately 11.2 kilometersLeg 8 – Taron Ranch 78422-78408 AB-813, Slave Lake, AB T0G 2BO to 870 Raven Rd, Wabasca-Desmarais, AB T0G 2B0 – Checkpoint #8 approximately 8.1 kilometersLeg 9 – 870 Raven Road, Wabasca-Desmarais, AB T0G 2B0 to lot #910 Sandy Lake, 821 AB-813, Slave Lake, AB T0G 2B0 – Checkpoint #9 approximately 9.4 kilometersLeg 10 – lot #910 Sandy Lake, 821 AB-813, Slave Lake, AB T0G 2B0 to 24405-24025 AB -813, Slave Lake, AB T0G 2B0 – Checkpoint #10 approximately 13.5 kilometersLeg 11 – 24405-24025 AB -813, Slave Lake, AB T0G 2B0 to 25121 – 25093 AB-813, Wabasca T0G 2K0 – Checkpoint #11 approximately 9.3 kilometersLeg 12 – 25121 – 25093 AB-813, Wabasca T0G 2K0 to Lakeview Sport Center 101 Opportunity Drive, Wabasca-Desmarais – Checkpoint #12 FINISH LINE approximately 4.3 kilometersSpecial Leg – Community Walk (Start and End at Lakeview Sport Center) approximately 1.1 km
DASH FOR DIALYSIS 2025 video https://youtu.be/dbw3uJ8QZDg?si=ovKqUr5bUh2oq_t-
Dash of Dialysis Leg description: (See Race Leg Map and Route)Leg 1 - 3390 Ben Auger Road, Calling Lake, AB T9S 1M6 – STARTING LINE to AB-813 Slave Lake, AB T9S 1M6 (Calling Lake Airport Road) – Checkpoint #1 approximately 4.6 km Leg 2 – AB813, Slave Lake, AB T9S 1M6 (Calling Lake Airport Road) to Spur Petroleum, AB-813, Slave Lake, AB T9S 1M6 – Checkpoint #2 approximately 5 kilometersLeg 3 – Spur Petroleum, AB-813, Slave Lake, AB T9S 1M6 to AB-813, Smith AB T0G 2B (Roadside Turnout) – Checkpoint #3 approximately 5.7 kilometersLeg 4 – AB-813, Smith AB T0G 2B (Roadside Turnout) to Tanasiuk Recreation Area, AB-8113, Calling Lake, AB T9S 1C9 - Checkpoint #4 approximately 13.7 kilometersLeg 5 – Tanasiuk Recreation Area, AB-8113, Calling Lake, AB T9S 1C9 to AB-813, Slave Lake, AB T9S 1C9 – Checkpoint #5 approximately 6 kilometersLeg 6 – AB-813, Slave Lake, AB T9S 1C9 to AB-813, Salve Lake, AB T0G 2BO – Checkpoint #6 approximately 13.8 kilometersLeg 7 – AB-813, Salve Lake, AB T0G 2BO to Taron Ranch 78422-78408 AB-813, Slave Lake, AB T0G 2BO – Checkpoint #7 approximately 11.2 kilometersLeg 8 – Taron Ranch 78422-78408 AB-813, Slave Lake, AB T0G 2BO to 870 Raven Rd, Wabasca-Desmarais, AB T0G 2B0 – Checkpoint #8 approximately 8.1 kilometersLeg 9 – 870 Raven Road, Wabasca-Desmarais, AB T0G 2B0 to lot #910 Sandy Lake, 821 AB-813, Slave Lake, AB T0G 2B0 – Checkpoint #9 approximately 9.4 kilometersLeg 10 – lot #910 Sandy Lake, 821 AB-813, Slave Lake, AB T0G 2B0 to 24405-24025 AB -813, Slave Lake, AB T0G 2B0 – Checkpoint #10 approximately 13.5 kilometersLeg 11 – 24405-24025 AB -813, Slave Lake, AB T0G 2B0 to 25121 – 25093 AB-813, Wabasca T0G 2K0 – Checkpoint #11 approximately 9.3 kilometersLeg 12 – 25121 – 25093 AB-813, Wabasca T0G 2K0 to Lakeview Sport Center 101 Opportunity Drive, Wabasca-Desmarais – Checkpoint #12 FINISH LINE approximately 4.3 kilometersSpecial Leg – Community Walk (Start and End at Lakeview Sport Center) approximately 1.1 km
DASH FOR DIALYSIS 2025 video https://youtu.be/dbw3uJ8QZDg?si=ovKqUr5bUh2oq_t-
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Ben Auger Memorial Park, Dr, Smith, Calling Lake, AB, Canada
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