Rainbow Run 2025

Rainbow Run is officially SOLD OUT! Huge thanks to everyone who registered and showed their support—you're the real MVPs!Missed the boat? Don’t worry, we’ve got you (kind of). While we’re all out of medals and t-shirts (that’s what happens when you wait too long ), you’re still totally welcome to join the fun! We’ll be offering DAY-OF registration starting at 7:30am on June 15th, so lace up those runners and come sparkle with us. Throw on your brightest colours and get ready for the funnest, most fabulous day of your life! *Please bring cash, cheque, or be prepared to etransfer on-site.Note to self for next year: don’t wait so long—this party fills up fast! "On-line Registration is now closed. See message above. See us this coming Sunday, June 15th between 7:30am-9:00am if you still want to run! [email protected]
Register to Run the Rainbow! Sign up individually or create your own team.Are you ready to run with pride? Join us for our Rainbow Run. (10K, 5K and 2.5K Fun Run, plus the high-heel dash!) That's right...laughter and fun will be had. Dress in your craziest costume for a chance to win prizes.This is Saskatoon Pride's 2nd annual fun run. Grab your friends and family and join us on Sunday, June 15th.Any questions, email Jeff at [email protected] us in beautiful Victoria Park for our very first Saskatoon Pride Rainbow Run.Distances and Times:The Brainsport 10K: Starts at 8:00AMThe Craven SPORT Services 5K: Starts at 8:30AMThe SaskTel Family Fun Run 2.5K: Starts at 9:00AMThe High Heel Dash: Starts at 9:30AMRainbow Run Course Map(s):Start line location in Victoria Park, Saskatoon.*between the Tennis courts and the Canoe ClubWe recommend parking in the Victoria Park Parking Lot.
Site Map: Will be published soon. (May 19)Project DescriptionSaskatoon Diversity Network Inc. (as Saskatoon Pride) is a volunteer organization that provides safe, inclusive, accessible opportunities to observe and celebrate the diverse identities, experiences, and aspirations that are signs of a healthy, happy, prosperous community. Through our work, we build awareness that a healthy community is one where, in spite of differences, everyone feels visible, valued and loved. In previous years, Saskatoon Pride has successfully organized the Saskatoon Pride Parade for 24 years and developed it into the largest parade of any kind taking place in Saskatchewan. Other events such as the annual Pride in the Park, Pride Artisans’ Market and Community Services Fair, have been touchstones for participation and support by the entire community, including but not exclusive to the 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals in our city. For at least the last 4 years and likely many more, members of the running community have approached our organization suggesting that a running event that supports the values of Saskatoon Pride become part of the Pride Festival activities. Saskatoon Pride feels that an event that promotes health and wellness while at the same time building and strengthening support for diversity and inclusion will be a valuable addition to Saskatoon’s summer athletic opportunities and an event of note during the celebration of Pride Month in Saskatoon.Since the 2024 Rainbow Run will be the inaugural offering, we have chosen to offer the following running opportunities: a 10K, 5K, and Family/Youth Run (2.5K), and a novelty “High Heel Dash” where participants can call on the assistance of some of Saskatoon’s most colourful drag artists.

Registration is open to all, with particular emphasis on individuals and groups that may not have opportunities to feel comfortable participating in athletic events: young families, mothers with strollers, individuals who are non-binary, trans, 2 Spirit, queer seniors and individuals with physical or neurosensory challenges. The registration fees range from $25-$60 depending on the race/distance you register for. No one will be refused entry due to the registration fee being a cost barrier. Community sponsors will cover the cost of any subsidized registrations. Team entries will also be encouraged to sign up.This event and the related training and mentoring arrangements will call upon the experience and expertise of our Race Director, Jeffery Culbert (he/him)—the manager of the successful MaraFun Program. Our Race Director will enlist the assistance of one or more local running clubs and businesses to assist with pre- and post-event training and assessment. In addition, a grassroots race committee consisting of key individuals from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community (and others) is being formed to act in an advisory and promotional capacity. Rainbow Run Ambassadors from key community groups and demographics will be sought and encouraged to carry the message that health and wellness activities can be fun to their peers.

All participants will receive a Saskatoon Rainbow Run kit including an event t-shirt, colourful sponsor swag, items and information to assist in preparing for the run, and health promotion material.Registration will begin by February 1, 2025 using the Race Roster app. That and the Better Impact Volunteers app used by Saskatoon Pride will both feature online training and motivational resources, as well as ideas on ways to make the Saskatoon Rainbow Run a most colourful, fun, meaningful event.The Saskatoon Rainbow run will take place Sunday, June 15, 2025 beginning and ending in Victoria Park with the Meewasin Running Path along the southwest bank of the South Saskatchewan River.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Jeffrey Culbert (he/him)
Race Director, Saskatoon Rainbow Run 2025 [email protected] 306-653-8354 or Graham Pyett (he/him) [email protected] Co-Chair, Saskatoon Diversity Network Inc. 306-280-1235or Blake Tait (he/him) [email protected] Co-Chair, Saskatoon Diversity Network Inc. 639-994-4059