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
Get ready for an inspiring day at the "We Got Your 6-km Run-Walk-Ruck & K9 Division" taking place on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026, in Central Park, Spruce Grove, Alberta. This exciting event is a heartfelt tribute to our brave First Responders, emphasizing the importance of mental health and community support. Participants can choose to run, walk, or ruck (with a weighted pack or vest) over a distance of 6 kilometers, symbolizing the tactical phrase "Got your 6," which means having someone's back.
Join us for a fun-filled day that not only promotes fitness but also raises crucial funds for the Alberta First Responders Association’s 1st Health initiative. With 100% of the proceeds directly supporting peer support programs and suicide prevention training, your involvement makes a difference. Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere in the Wellness Village, receive a unique finisher medal, and connect with local health partners. Whether you’re a first responder, a family member, or a supportive community member, your participation will help ensure that no hero suffers in silence. Let's unite in solidarity and show our First Responders that we’ve got their six!
Join us for a fun-filled day that not only promotes fitness but also raises crucial funds for the Alberta First Responders Association’s 1st Health initiative. With 100% of the proceeds directly supporting peer support programs and suicide prevention training, your involvement makes a difference. Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere in the Wellness Village, receive a unique finisher medal, and connect with local health partners. Whether you’re a first responder, a family member, or a supportive community member, your participation will help ensure that no hero suffers in silence. Let's unite in solidarity and show our First Responders that we’ve got their six!
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 DetailsRace Package pick up time and day details. Last year it was at Running Room Rabbit Hull location on the Friday 4-7pm right before event day.
Date: 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.
Date: 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