Run for Resilience 2026

Sunday, October 11, 2026 Past event
London, Ontario
CA$45.82–CA$94.83 · 3 races
1km, 5km, 10km

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the inaugural Run for Resilience on Sunday, October 11, 2026, in beautiful London, Middlesex! This uplifting community event is all about coming together to support accessible mental health care for neurodivergent individuals. Participants can choose from a range of distances, including a family-friendly 1K community walk, a non-timed 5K walk, a timed 5K run, and a timed 10K run, all set within the scenic Springbank Park.

Run for Resilience is designed to be inclusive and welcoming, focusing on participation rather than competition. Whether you’re an experienced runner, a casual jogger, or simply looking to enjoy a leisurely walk with friends, this event encourages everyone to take part in a meaningful way. Additionally, participants have the opportunity to fundraise, helping to provide vital therapy access for low-income neurodivergent individuals. Join us in this empowering endeavor to promote mental health care and community connection—because every step counts and every dollar raised makes a difference!

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Races

  • 1k Community Walk

    CA$45.82

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  • 5k Walk/Run

    CA$83.94

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  • 10k Walk/Run

    CA$94.83

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Organiser's description

Sunday, October 11, 2026Springbank Park | London, OntarioRun for Resilience is a community walk/run created to bring people together in support of accessible mental health care for neurodivergent individuals.Whether you’re running the 10K, jogging the 5K, walking with friends, or joining the 1K community walk, this event is designed to be welcoming, inclusive, and low-pressure. Participation matters more than pace.Hosted by Embodied Resilience Wellness Clinic, this first annual race reflects our belief that movement, connection, and community care belong together.All routes take place within Springbank Park.Choose Your Distance:1K Community Walk – Accessible and family-friendly5K Walk – Supportive, non-timed option5K Run – Timed10K Run – Timed
This event welcomes runners, walkers, families, neurodivergent participants, allies, and community supporters of all experience levels.Fundraising for Access to TherapyParticipants have the option to fundraise in support of low-income neurodivergent individuals who face financial barriers to accessing therapy.By fundraising, you’re helping increase access to counselling services and making meaningful mental health support more available in our community.
You can:Register and participateRegister and fundraiseDonate to support a participantEvery registration and every dollar raised helps reduce barriers.Why Run for Resilience?Because mental health care should not depend on income.Because movement can be empowering.Because community matters.This race was created to offer a meaningful alternative to high-pressure competitive events — a space where people can show up as they are and move in ways that feel right for them.
We’re so glad you’re here.Let’s move for something that matters.

Location

1085 Commissioners Rd W, London, ON N6K 1C3, Canada

1085 Commissioners Rd W, London, ON, N6K 1C3, CA

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