We Got Your SIX-KM RUN-WALK-RUCK & K9 Division
- Date Sat 3rd October 2026
- Location Spruce Grove, AB
- Price $18.19 - $71.86
- Races 6 races
Event summary
Join us for the inspiring "We Got Your 6-KM Run-Walk-Ruck & K9 Division" on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026, in the scenic Central Park, Spruce Grove, Alberta! This unique event is dedicated to supporting the mental health and resilience of Alberta’s First Responders. With a 6-km distance symbolizing the phrase "Got your 6," participants can choose to run, walk, or ruck (weighted pack encouraged) as a show of solidarity for those who protect our communities.
This event is not just a race; it’s a movement to fund vital peer support programs, suicide prevention training, and mental health resources for our frontline heroes. Every step helps make a difference, and all proceeds go directly to the 1st Health initiative. Participants will also enjoy a Wellness Village featuring local health partners and exciting gear demos. Plus, each finisher will receive the exclusive "We Got Your 6" medal! Don’t miss out on this uplifting day filled with community spirit and support for our heroes. Let’s show them we’ve got their 6!
This event is not just a race; it’s a movement to fund vital peer support programs, suicide prevention training, and mental health resources for our frontline heroes. Every step helps make a difference, and all proceeds go directly to the 1st Health initiative. Participants will also enjoy a Wellness Village featuring local health partners and exciting gear demos. Plus, each finisher will receive the exclusive "We Got Your 6" medal! Don’t miss out on this uplifting day filled with community spirit and support for our heroes. Let’s show them we’ve got their 6!
Organiser's Description
We Got Your 6-km | Run • Walk • Ruck & K9 Division“I’ve Got Your Back.”In the First Responder community, "Got your 6" means watching someone’s back. On October 3rd, 2026, the Alberta First Responders Association (AFRA) invites you to show our frontline heroes that we have theirs.The "We Got Your 6-km" is more than just a race; it is a movement to support the mental health, resilience, and suicide prevention of Alberta’s First Responders. 100% of the proceeds from this event go directly to our 1st Health initiative, providing peer support and specialized psychological resources for those who protect our communities.Event DetailsDate: Saturday, October 3rd, 2026Location: Central Park, Spruce Grove, ABDistance: 6-km (Symbolizing "The 6")Format: Run, Walk, or Ruck (Weighted pack/vest encouraged!)Why We Run (and Ruck)Our First Responders face challenges that most can't imagine. The 6-km distance is a nod to the tactical term "Got your 6." Whether you are a first responder yourself, a family member, or a grateful community member, every step you take helps fund:Peer Support Programs for frontline workers.Suicide Prevention Training specifically for first responders.Mental Health supports to ensure no hero suffers in silence.The ExperienceThe Finisher Medal: Every participant receives our signature 2026 "We Got Your 6" Finisher Medal.The Wellness Village: Explore our on-site hub featuring local health and wellness partners, gear demos, and first responder displays.The Ruck Option: For those looking for an extra challenge, grab your rucksack or weighted vest and join our tactical participants in the rucking category.Schedule of Events09:30 AM: Check-in & Wellness Village Opens10:45 AM: Official Warm-up (Led by our Fitness Partners)11:00 AM: Race Start1:30 AM: Closing Ceremonies & Impact PresentationAs this is a fundraiser, there will be NO REFUNDS. Join us at Central Park. Let’s show them we’ve got their 6.Open to all and any.
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450 King Street, Spruce Grove, AB, Canada
We Got Your SIX-KM RUN-WALK-RUCK & K9 Division