Get Ready to Move for Women’s Mental Health: The 2026 Shoppers Drug Mart® Run for Women Returns

Annual event invites Canadians to walk or run, raising critical funds and awareness in 18 communities from coast to coast.

TORONTO, ON, April 29, 2026 – It’s time to put your best foot forward for a cause that matters. Registration for the 2026 Shoppers Drug Mart^® Run for Women is now open, and Canadians are invited to join a powerful movement.

As Canada’s largest run/walk series dedicated to women’s mental health, the Shoppers Drug Mart^® Run for Women has raised over $27 million since 2013. Every dollar raised by participants and supporters directly fuels programs in their own communities, providing everything from crisis counselling and peer support groups to vital research and initiatives that reduce stigma.

Here’s how you can get involved

Whether you are walking or running, everyone can join the fun! Choose between a 5km or 10km route and participate solo or build a team with friends, family, or coworkers. Participants are encouraged to fundraise and those raising $150 or more can earn exciting rewards like PC Optimum^TM points or Running Room gift cards.

Learn about the impact you’re having

The money raised across the 18 events funds local mental health charities and programs that expand access to care and support for women across Canada.

“The Shoppers Drug Mart^® Run for Women is more than a national event, it’s a movement” shares Carrie Trembinski, Vice President, Communications and Community Engagement at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Foundation. “Together, we’re forging a path towards greater understanding, equity, and access to care for women experiencing mental health concerns. The Run celebrates the strength of women while building a community that makes women feel safe in asking for help when they need it. And that is powerful.”

Find your community, be part of the movement

Registration is now open for events taking place in 18 cities across Canada:

• Moncton, NB (May 3, 2026)(Open in a new tab)
• Vancouver, BC (May 9, 2026)(Open in a new tab)
• Waterloo, ON (May 9, 2026)(Open in a new tab)
• Edmonton, AB (May 23, 2026)(Open in a new tab)
• Oakville, ON (May 23, 2026)(Open in a new tab)
• Markham, ON (May 24, 2026)(Open in a new tab)
• Montreal, QC (May 30, 2026)(Open in a new tab)
• Victoria, BC (May 30, 2026)(Open in a new tab)
• Ottawa, ON (May 31, 2026)(Open in a new tab)
• Toronto, ON (June 6, 2026)(Open in a new tab)
• Winnipeg, MB (June 6, 2026)(Open in a new tab)
• Hamilton, ON (June 7, 2026)(Open in a new tab)
• London, ON (June 13, 2026)(Open in a new tab)
• Quebec City, QC (June 13, 2026)(Open in a new tab)
• Saskatoon, SK (June 13, 2026)(Open in a new tab)
• St. John’s, NL (June 13, 2026)(Open in a new tab)
• Calgary, AB (June 20, 2026)(Open in a new tab)
• Whitby, ON (June 20, 2026)(Open in a new tab)

Whether you join an event or choose to donate, your support helps create a future where every woman in Canada can access the mental health care she deserves.

To sign up for an event in your community or to donate today, visit runforwomen.ca(Open in a new tab).