Running For Shelter
- Date Sat 6th September 2025
- Location Lloydminster, AB
- Price Free - $55.76
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for a heartwarming and impactful event at the second annual Running For Shelter, taking place on Saturday, September 6th, 2025, in Lloydminster, Alberta. This inspiring 5km walk or run is more than just a race—it’s a chance to raise vital funds and awareness for our unhoused community members. Participants can join the fun by registering for just $50, which includes a stylish event t-shirt and medal, or run for free by raising $100 in donations.
The event aims to support the expansion of essential services and facilities for those experiencing homelessness, ensuring they have access to the help they need. With a water station along the route to keep everyone hydrated, this is an event where community spirit shines. Don't forget to pick up your race package on September 5th at the Lloydminster Men's Shelter, or on race day at Bud Miller Amphitheatre. Let’s come together to give hope and make a difference—join us in this uplifting journey towards a better tomorrow!
The event aims to support the expansion of essential services and facilities for those experiencing homelessness, ensuring they have access to the help they need. With a water station along the route to keep everyone hydrated, this is an event where community spirit shines. Don't forget to pick up your race package on September 5th at the Lloydminster Men's Shelter, or on race day at Bud Miller Amphitheatre. Let’s come together to give hope and make a difference—join us in this uplifting journey towards a better tomorrow!
Organiser's Description
Join Us For An Incredible 5km Walk or Run to help raise money and awareness that our unhoused community members continue to face. The money of our second annual Running For Shelter event continues to raise money for us to be able to expand to a new building and open up more beds for men and women who are struggling with being unhoused. These funds will help with the expansion and help provide more wrap around services to those who are hungry, hurting and homeless. Fundraising: If you register and/or join a team and are able to raise $100 in donations, you can walk/run for free and receive a Running For Shelter t-shirt and medal.If you would like to just register to walk/run for the 5km distance, you can pay the $50 registration fee and receive the t-shirt and 5km medal.There will be a water station on the route.***Race Package Pick Up is on September 5th 2025 at the parking lot at the Lloydminster Men's Shelter from noon until 6pm (5001 48 Avenue, Lloydminster SK). ****Any packages not picked up on the 5th will be available on race day September 6th between the hours of 9am and 10:15am at the registration booth in Bud Miller at the Amphitheatre.You are also able to donate directly to this fundraiser on our website which is Donate to make a difference or alternatively through this Race Roster website.Thank you for your continued support of our unhoused community members! Let's continue to give hope to those who are struggling!
Running For Shelter