Rise: Run, Yoga, Meditate returns to Calgary in early September — planned for September 5–6, 2026 — organized by RnR Premier Events in partnership with Community Natural Foods. The gathering has run in previous years as a one‑weekend wellness festival that blends movement and mindfulness with a local vendor market; the 2026 edition continues that community‑focused tradition.

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The weekend format spans two days: an evening packet pick‑up at Community Natural Foods on September 5 (4:00–6:00 p.m.), followed by the main wellness market and programming on St. Patrick’s Island the next morning. Participants choose between a 2.5 km walk or a 5 km run, with the walk/run and post‑race snacks scheduled in the morning and a 60‑minute yoga class with a live DJ and a short guided meditation to close the program.

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What sets Rise apart is the festival atmosphere — a curated health and wellness market with 20+ vendors, live handpan music by Christopher Bazinet, henna tattoos, a community dance party and sponsor‑supplied refreshments. Every entry includes a commemorative Rise cloth bag filled with sponsor gifts and a bib; Community Natural Foods supplies healthy snacks and drinks on site. The event emphasizes accessible, social wellness rather than competitive racing, drawing local runners, yogis and wellness enthusiasts.

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Registration details and tiers are available through the event organiser; registration closes midnight on September 4, 2026, and transfers to another participant are permitted under the event policy. Check the organiser’s registration page for current entry categories, pricing and volunteer opportunities.

• Start and finish at "The Rise" on St. Patrick’s Island (accessible from East Village)
• Two distance options: 2.5 km walk or 5 km run routed on St. Patrick’s Island pathways
• Packet pick‑up available Sept. 5 (4:00–6:00 p.m.) at Community Natural Foods and on‑site the morning of the event (8:00–8:45 a.m.)
• Closest parking noted as CPA Calgary Zoo West Lot; bike parking available on site

• Yoga with a live DJ: A full 60‑minute yoga class accompanied by a live DJ set for a festival‑style practice.
• Choice of walk or run: Option to do a relaxed 2.5 km walk or a spirited 5 km run on island pathways.
• Wellness market: Access to 20+ health and wellness vendors offering samples, samples and special offers.
• Event swag: Commemorative Rise cloth bag filled with sponsor gifts plus a commemorative bib.
• Healthy on‑site fueling: Post‑race snacks and refreshing drinks provided by Community Natural Foods.
• Live handpan performance: Musical set by Christopher Bazinet as part of the day’s entertainment.