Run for Recovery 12K

Dawn Valley, Canada • 28 Aug 2025

RUN FOR RECOVERY 12K is a trail race held at Chickakoo Lake Recreation Area in Parkland County. The event offers a 12K trail run, plus 6K and 3K trail distances and a 1.2K kids’ fun run. The 12K course blends 50% technical single-track with 50% rolling Nordic-style trails and about 350 meters of elevation gain.

It’s an organized, timed, family-friendly event welcoming runners and walkers of all abilities, with aid stations on course. Finishers receive a medal, and funds raised support Our House Addiction Recovery Centre and McDougall House, with all donations going to the charities. Dogs and strollers are not allowed on the 12K course, and participants are encouraged to fundraise. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

12 km
350 m+
12k Trail Run
6 km
6k Trail Run / Walk
3k Trail Run / Walk
1.2k Kids Fun Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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