The Swan City Spring Run returns to Grande Prairie on March 29, 2026. Now in its second year, the event centers at Crystal Lake and lists Trevor N. Soll as the event contact. The late‑March timing positions the Swan City Spring Run as an early‑season race for local and regional runners looking to shake off winter training.

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The race day program includes a 10K, a 5K and a 1K fun run. Race site opens at 9:00 a.m., with a pre‑race briefing at 9:45 a.m., the 10K starting at 10:00 a.m., the 5K at 10:30 a.m. and the 1K fun run at 11:30 a.m.; organizers plan to wrap up around 12:30 p.m. The event also offers a “Run for Charity” entry path that pairs a reduced registration fee with a fundraising requirement.

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What sets Swan City Spring Run apart is its community focus and charity tie‑in. The event raises funds for the Grande Prairie Firefighter's Charitable Foundation — the race lists a $10,000 fundraising goal and accepts donor support through participant pages. Entry pricing includes a specific fundraising option: registrants who commit to raise at least $250 pay a reduced fee. The Crystal Lake setting gives runners a compact course footprint close to town and creates a short, social race morning that works for families and weekend visitors.

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Registration is open now and online signups close at 8:00 a.m. (MST) on Saturday, March 28, 2026 or when the event sells out. Runners should check registration pages for current entry tiers and the charity fundraising entry option prior to registering.

• Start/finish and race site located at Crystal Lake, Grande Prairie, AB
• Distances offered on course: 10K, 5K and a 1KM fun run
• Race day schedule: race site opens 9:00 a.m.; 10K starts 10:00 a.m.; 5K starts 10:30 a.m.; 1KM starts 11:30 a.m.
• Event includes a Run for Charity option linking entries directly to fundraising for the Grande Prairie Firefighter's Charitable Foundation

• Charity beneficiary: All fundraising supports the Grande Prairie Firefighter's Charitable Foundation with a $10,000 campaign goal and active donor pages
• Reduced-fee charity entry: Registrants who commit to raise a minimum of CA$250 qualify for a significantly lower entry fee (option listed on registration)
• Compact race morning: Race site opens at 9:00 a.m. with the 10K starting at 10:00 a.m. and the event wrapping by about 12:30 p.m.
• Family-friendly fun run: A 1KM fun run starts at 11:30 a.m., making the day accessible for younger participants
• Limited spots indicated: Registration shows a remaining spots count (176 at time of listing), signalling a smaller, community-focused field