FOR THE GIRLS - Community Fundraising Run

About this event

Sports & Fitness • Running

Join us on Saturday, October 12, in honour of International Day of the Girl (October 11) for a community run that celebrates movement, empowerment, and girls everywhere!

Powered by lululemon Fairview and hosted by Girls Forward Executive Director and lululemon Run Ambassador, Gaby, this community event is part of our national Move For The Girls fundraiser. Together, we’re working to raise $50,000 and log 340,000 minutes of movement in support of Girls Forward Foundation’s mission to empower girls through sport, physical activity, and education. Every dollar raised and every minute moved brings us one step closer to reaching our goal!

Tickets

Tickets are pay-what-you-can. Donations of $20 or more will receive a charitable tax receipt.

Every registration includes:

• Race bib & stickers
• Light breakfast
• Exclusive private shop at lululemon Fairview with special surprises!
• Community warm-up & activities
• A raffle ticket where you can win amazing prizes!!

Event Schedule

• 8:00 AM – Check-in opens
• 8:30 AM – Community warm-up
• 8:45 AM – Run/Walk (3–5km)
• 9:15–10:00 AM - post-run/walk mingle and snacks (food, games, physio!)
• 9:30–11:00 AM - Private lululemon shop + activations

Whether you run, walk, or cheer, your participation helps fuel opportunities for girls to grow strong, confident, and unstoppable. This event is open to individuals of all ages and genders; however, it is targeted more towards those age 16+. Participants 4-15 must be registered and must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

About Girls Forward Foundation

Girls Forward Foundation is a registered Canadian charity on a mission to empower girls through sport, physical activity, and education. By creating safe, inclusive spaces, Girls Forward helps girls build confidence, body positivity, leadership skills, and a lifelong love of movement.

Whether you run, walk, or cheer, your participation helps fuel opportunities for girls to grow strong, confident, and unstoppable.

Lace up, move with purpose, and join us – For the Girls.