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Name: Run for Recovery - There Is Hope
Start: 2026-08-27
End: 2026-08-27
Location: Stony Plain

Stony Plain, Canada • 27 Aug 2026

Run For Recovery 12K

Run For Recovery 12K is a trail running event held at Chickakoo Lake in Parkland County. The event raises awareness and funds for local impact charities and programs. The primary distance identified for the event is a 12 km trail run.

Event listings and past posts show editions taking place in August and a history of events dating back to 2018. A recent announcement for the 2026 edition states registration opens on April 24 and lists an event day of August 27. The event is presented by a page acting as a nonprofit organizer and includes posts about package pick up locations and training activities for previous years.

Public information focuses on the charitable purpose, the trail setting, the 12 km format and the timing of past editions. Technical details such as course profile, aid stations or specific start locations are not provided in the available material. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Canada Alberta Stony Plain

Race information

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12 km

12k

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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