Join us for our 15th Annual Eddie's Big Run, highlighting Edson's trail system. The event includes a Kid's Fun Run (1 km), 3 Km, 5Km, and a 10 km run/walk! All followed by post race refreshments and awards ceremony. The event is held at the Leisure Centre (1021-49st).
Registration can be done online using Activenet (access through the Town of Edson website, credit card only) or in person at the Leisure Centre (cash/debit only). Registration closes June 16th.
Please follow our Facebook page for up to date information on our partners, rules, contests, and other hype leading up to the event! You can also stay in the know on the Town of Edson website.
A few commonly asked questions:
Adults do not need to pay to accompany their child on the Kids Fun Run.
No dogs allowed in the race.
Strollers are welcome on the Kids Fun Run & 3 Km Race.
Race times:
9 am 10 km
9:15 am 5 km
10:15 am 3 km
11:00 am awards
11:15 am kids fun run
If you have any further questions please reach out to Nicole at NicoleT@edson.ca
Can I run with my child for the Kids Fun Run? Yes of course! Support persons are welcome to join in What time will the Kids Zone be open? 9am-12 pm What if I need a different shirt size? Come after 9 am to the registration desk and we can swap it out if we have extras How will I know the route? You must review the course map prior to racing, however, there will be volunteers and signage out there helping to direct What if I need medical attention while racing? Please notify a volunteer and we will send out first aid support Who gets breakfast? Breakfast is for racers, however, families/spectators are welcome to have some too with a donation to our trail system When are awards and what are they? We give out awards for the top 3 male/female finishers in the 3km, 5km, 10 km races When will I see my results? As soon as the timer has processed them we will post them on site, shortly after the day they will also be posted on resultscanada.ca
Check out the event pics from our 2022 event HERE!
Thank you to the Edson Photography Club for their amazing work!
Yellowhead Triple Crown
The Yellowhead Triple Crown is back for another year! Participate in all 3 races in the Yellowhead Region and receive a special medal honoring your success. There is also a big prize for the winner of the Triple Crown.
How do you sign up?
1. Register for all 3 races: Run 4 Fun, Eddie's Big Run, Run in the Rockies
2. Email yellowheadtriplecrown@gmail.com saying "I'm in!" and provide your full name, which distances you are in, and your email.
If you need further information please reach out to NicoleT@edson.ca
