Built to Run: Girls Running Program (Canmore Nordic Centre)

Schedule

Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 at 04:50 pm to Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Canmore Nordic Centre | Canmore, AB

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Call all girls 7-12 years old! Join us for a FREE 6-week outdoor running program open to runners of any and all skills levels!
About this Event

During this FREE 6-week program, Built to Run participants will learn running skills, engage in fun team building activities, and mental skills curriculum that will teach them important topics such as goal setting and mindfulness. Open to all skill levels of running/jogging/walking - no previous experience necessary.

Built to Run will be led by Girls Forward REAL Role Models, women ages 21+ that are Relatable, Empowered, Active Leaders in the community who are passionate about inspiring girls in sport and physical activity and creating safe, welcoming, inclusive spaces!


PROGRAM DETAILS (PLEASE READ EVERYTHING)
Where:
  • Canmore Nordic Centre
  • OUTDOORS!! Sessions will continue rain or shine, unless there is thunder/lightening. In case of cancellations, you will be informed via email
  • There is a second program in Canmore (at Rocky Mountain Soap store), please do NOT register for both locations.

Dates:
  • Fridays
  • April 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15 (6 sessions total)

Time:
  • 4:50pm-6pm
  • Please arrive ON TIME (4:50pm) outside the Nordic Centre's front entrance - we cannot guarantee we'll wait as we need to stay on schedule, so be on time, thanks!
  • Please arrive for pick-up no later than 6pm

What To Bring and Wear:
  • Comfortable/athletic clothing they can run in
  • Check weather and temperature to dress appropriately
  • Close-toed shoes (eg. running shoes) (NO SANDALS, CROCS)
  • Water bottle

! FREE TICKET TO CELEBRATION EVENT: GIRLS RUN IN CANMORE !
  • The Built to Run program is meant to prepare participants to run in our annual Girls Run event at the Canmore Nordic Centre and celebrate with other girls from all over Alberta!
  • Girls Run for Built to Run participants is on Saturday May 23rd, 7:30am-9:30am
  • Choice of running 1km or 2.5km
  • What's included if you choose to attend Girls Run: A free ticket, a Girls Forward shirt, swag bag, and lots of fun!



Please consider donating to Girls Forward Foundation to keep programs like this running!


Thank you to SPAR, Government of Alberta for making this program possible!

Spots are limited, tickets are first come first serve.


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Canmore Nordic Centre, 1988 Olympic Way, Canmore, Canada

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