
The NERD Run 2025
Date
September 13, 2025
Location
Edmonton, Alberta
Events
The NERD Run (Neuroscience Education, Research, and Discovery) is an annual event organized by the Neuroscience and Mental Health Institute at the University of Alberta. It raises awareness and supports brain and mental health research. The 2025 event celebrates its 10th anniversary with activities for all levels and abilities.
Participants can choose from walk or run distances of 2.5 km, 5 km, and 10 km, taking place in the scenic Edmonton river valley. Early registration offers exclusive perks including a free NERD Run t-shirt.
Participants can choose from walk or run distances of 2.5 km, 5 km, and 10 km, taking place in the scenic Edmonton river valley. Early registration offers exclusive perks including a free NERD Run t-shirt.
Race Schedule
Please check the official website for up-to-date times and pricing
NERD Run 2025 - Youth 10KM Run (Ages 0-12)
Road
Boston Qualifier
NERD Run 2025 - Youth 5KM Run (Ages 0-12)
Road
Boston Qualifier
NERD Run 2025 - Youth 5KM Walk (Ages 0-12)
Road
Boston Qualifier
NERD Run 2025 - Youth 2.5KM Walk (Ages 0-12)
Road
Boston Qualifier
Course Details
- Starts at Kinsmen Park
- Course navigates paved roads and trails in the Edmonton river valley
- Mixed surface (road and trail)
- Time-chipped event
- Course navigates paved roads and trails in the Edmonton river valley
- Mixed surface (road and trail)
- Time-chipped event
Race Highlights
- Free exclusive NERD Run t-shirt for registrations before August 29
- Time-chipped race
- Scenic course through Edmonton river valley, starting in Kinsmen Park
- Options for all levels and abilities
- Early bird pricing available until July 31
- Time-chipped race
- Scenic course through Edmonton river valley, starting in Kinsmen Park
- Options for all levels and abilities
- Early bird pricing available until July 31
RACE DAY COUNTDOWN
175
Days
175
Hours
175
Minutes
Date
September 13, 2025
Season
Fall (September-November)
Location
Edmonton, Alberta
Avg Temp
Mild (10-20°C)
Avg Humidity
Moderate (40-60%)