Shoppers Drug Mart® Run for Women - Toronto 2026

The Shoppers Drug Mart Run for Women – Toronto 2026 takes place on Saturday, June 6, 2026, starting at 7:40 AM EDT at Women's College Hospital (76 Grenville Street) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This event supports women's mental health programs at Women's College Hospital, featuring a 1K Little Steps for young children, a 5K run/walk, and a 10K run – all raising funds to support over 30,000 patient visits annually across Canada's largest clinical and research mental health program of its kind.

Event Logistics and Participant Information:

• Suggested Arrival Time: Participants are encouraged to arrive by 6:55 AM for a smooth race day experience.
• Pre-Race Activities: Welcome ceremony and group warm-up begin at 7:50 AM before the 10K and 5K starts.
• Race Kit Pickup: Details are available on the event website. Participants should check for designated pickup locations and times.
• Corporate Challenge: A corporate team option is available for organizations wishing to participate and fundraise together.
• Virtual Participation: Not explicitly stated, but past Run for Women events typically offer virtual options – check the event website or FAQs.
• Fundraising: The event has raised CA$36,133.64 toward a CA$155,000 goal, with 1,685 participants already registered. Top fundraisers and top teams are recognized.
• Donations: Participants can donate directly or fundraise through personal and team pages. Employer donation matching programs may be available.

Route and Atmosphere:

• Course Setting: The start and finish are located at Women's College Hospital in downtown Toronto, with a route designed to showcase the city core.
• Family-Friendly: The 1K Little Steps event welcomes young children to participate in a shorter, accessible distance.
• Mission Impact: Donations and participation support Women's College Hospital's Mental Health Programs – the largest clinical and research program of its kind in Canada. Specialty areas include trauma and abuse, mental health during reproductive life stages, medical psychiatry, and refugee mental health. Virtual care initiatives pioneered at WCH are breaking down barriers and improving access to care.
• Community Spirit: Participants are encouraged to share their experience on social media using Instagram (@runforwomen), Facebook (@Run_for_Women_Series), and hashtag #runforwomen.
• Post-Race: Event photos are available after the race. Food, refreshments, and a celebratory atmosphere are part of the race day experience.
• Title Sponsor: Shoppers Drug Mart. National sponsors include a coalition of supporting partners (logos visible on event page).
• Patient Impact: Over 30,000 patient visits occur each year through these programs, with numbers growing as virtual care initiatives expand. Your participation supports innovative new programs and research ensuring women have support when they need it most.

The Shoppers Drug Mart Run for Women – Toronto 2026 brings together runners, walkers, and families to support women's mental health programs at Women's College Hospital – every step funding access to life-changing mental healthcare for thousands of women across Canada.