Shoppers Drug Mart® Run for Women - Hamilton 2026

The Shoppers Drug Mart Run for Women - Hamilton 2026 takes place on Sunday, June 7, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM EDT from Confederation Park - Willow Cove Pavilion (680 Van Wagners Beach Road, Hamilton, Ontario, L8E 3L8, Canada). Organized in support of St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton Foundation, this event raises funds for women's mental health and addictions services, featuring a 10 km run, 5 km run/walk, and 1 km Little Steps for families.

Event Logistics and Participant Information:

• -- Suggested Arrival Time: Participants are encouraged to arrive at Confederation Park by 8:00 AM EDT on race day.
• -- Race Kit Pickup: Details available on the event website. Participants should check the FAQ section for specific dates and locations.
• -- Results & Photos: Post-event results and official event photos are available online following race day.
• -- Corporate Challenge: A dedicated corporate team option is available for workplace groups.
• -- Gift Registrations: Participants can register others as a gift through the event platform.
• -- Volunteer Opportunities: Community members can volunteer at the event through the registration platform.

Mission and Programs Supported:

• -- Beneficiary: Funds raised support women's mental health and addictions services at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, providing compassionate, stigma-free care for women of all ages.
• -- Women's Health Concerns Clinic (WHCC): Internationally renowned for excellence in treating mental health concerns throughout women's life cycles, including premenstrual dysphoric disorder, bipolar disorder, pregnancy-related mood changes, postpartum conditions, and menopausal transitions.
• -- Womankind Addiction Service: A 26-bed facility in West Hamilton providing gender-responsive care for women seeking to change their substance use.
• -- Seniors' Mental Health Service: Supports women living with Alzheimer's disease, other forms of dementia, and mental health or behavioral concerns related to aging or existing diseases.
• -- Youth Wellness Centre: Provides care to youth aged 17-25 in Hamilton's downtown core, offering gender-affirming and culturally sensitive care for anxiety, depression, substance use, and more.
• -- Comprehensive Impact: Funds are distributed across multiple programs to ensure every woman living with mental health or substance use concerns, regardless of age or diagnosis, benefits from exceptional care.

Community and Social Media:

• -- Social Media: Share your experience using @runforwomen on Instagram, @Run_for_Women_Series on Facebook, and hashtag #runforwomen.
• -- Title Sponsor: Shoppers Drug Mart
• -- National Sponsors: Multiple national partners support the Run for Women series across Canada.
• -- Fundraising Leaderboards: Top donors, top teams, and top fundraisers are publicly recognized with real-time goal tracking.

The Shoppers Drug Mart Run for Women - Hamilton 2026 brings together runners, walkers, families, and corporate teams for a powerful morning of community and exercise, ensuring that no matter what brings a woman to St. Joe's doors, the expert team will be ready to help with compassionate, stigma-free mental health and addictions care.