
Chad’s Day for Change Urban Trail Race 2025
Date
August 9, 2025
Location
Edmonton, Alberta
Events
Chad’s Day for Change Urban Trail Race is an annual event held in Edmonton's river valley, offering multiple trail course options. The race honors Chad Evans, who was lost to suicide on August 13, 2023, aiming to raise awareness and funds for men's mental health. In its inaugural 2024 race, the event raised $7,860 for HeadsUpGuys, an organization dedicated to supporting men's mental health.
Race Schedule
Please check the official website for up-to-date times and pricing
Chad's Day for Change 2025 - Meal in 3 Courses 34km Relay
Trail
Boston Qualifier
Chad's Day for Change 2025 - Pick Your Poison Single Leg
Trail
Boston Qualifier
Chad's Day for Change 2025 - Full Meal Deal 34km Solo
Trail
Boston Qualifier
Chad's Day for Change 2025 - 5k Fun Walk/Run
Fun Run / Charity
Boston Qualifier
Chad's Day for Change 2025 - 1.2km Kids Race
Trail
Boston Qualifier
Chad's Day for Change 2025 - Half Marathon
A 21.1km trail half marathon along Edmonton’s picturesque river valley paths, supporting men's mental health awareness.
Trail
Boston Qualifier
Course Details
- Three out-and-back loops starting and ending at Gold Bar Park
- Legs: Dawson Park Loop (12 km), Strathcona Science Park Loop (12 km), Goldstick Ravine Loop (10 km)
- Mixed surface mostly packed dirt trails, some gravel and asphalt
- Minimal road crossings
- Trail terrain with packed dirt, gravel, asphalt paths
- Legs: Dawson Park Loop (12 km), Strathcona Science Park Loop (12 km), Goldstick Ravine Loop (10 km)
- Mixed surface mostly packed dirt trails, some gravel and asphalt
- Minimal road crossings
- Trail terrain with packed dirt, gravel, asphalt paths
Race Highlights
- Multiple race distances including 34 km solo and relay, half marathon, 10 km or 12 km legs, 5 km fun walk/run, and a kids race
- Inaugural event raised funds for HeadsUpGuys, a men's mental health organization
- Scenic Edmonton river valley location
- Course honors Chad Evans and raises awareness for men's mental health
- Inaugural event raised funds for HeadsUpGuys, a men's mental health organization
- Scenic Edmonton river valley location
- Course honors Chad Evans and raises awareness for men's mental health
RACE DAY COUNTDOWN
175
Days
175
Hours
175
Minutes
Date
August 9, 2025
Season
Fall (September-November)
Location
Edmonton, Alberta
Avg Temp
Warm (20-30°C)
Avg Humidity
Moderate (40-60%)