2026 Sneakers & Strays

EVENT SUMMARY

Welcome to the official event page for hart’s annual Sneakers & Strays, a signature event to raise funds and awareness for hart’s ongoing mission to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home stray and abandoned dogs. The event is a “fun-run”, where you and your furry companion can run, or walk, side-by-side through Edmonton’s River Valley, competing for bragging rights or just to show your support for dogs in need. Event participants will get to enjoy the company of other supporters and their pooches, and can partake in post-race activities including complimentary beverages and snacks, the opportunity to browse some fabulous hart merchandise, and check out some of the sponsor booths.

IN-PERSON

The in-person event will take place on Saturday, June 6th at Buena Vista Dog Park, in the beautiful river valley, next to the Edmonton Valley Zoo. Registrants will be able to walk or run, with or without their favorite furry companion(s), on a 3km walk or 5km run course. The event will continue rain, shine, or smoke, please use your personal judgement for your health.

VIRTUAL

As this is a hybrid event, pawticipants have the option to attend in-person, or virtually where they can run or walk on their own time. The virtual event will take place over four days leading up to the in-person event and registrants will be able to walk or run wherever they are in the world.

PACKAGE PICKUP

Swag bags will be available for pickup on race day at the park!

HOW TO DONATE

You can donate to a team or an individual by following the tabs on the top left-hand section of the events page. You can also make a cash donation directly to hart at any one of our ongoing events. For individuals and team leaders collecting cash pledges, they can use the pledge form provided by hart to track their progress.

PRIZES

To be be announced!

SPONSORSHIP & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Interested in becoming an event sponsor or volunteer? please contact us at [email protected] to find out more on how you can get involved with hart and this event

FAQ

When does the donation window close?
You can continue to Donate to participants' fundraising, teams, and to hart through Saturday, June 13th to help them be a prize winner and to help dogs in need.

Do I get a tax receipt?
Yes! hart is a registered charity and tax receipts are available to those who donate $20.00 and more. If you do not receive your tax receipt, please email [email protected] and one can be provided.