(AB) Edmonton Trail Running Mentorship: July – October 2024

Event Details

We acknowledge that this program will run on the Blackfoot Confederacy, which includes the Siksika, Kainai, and Piikani First Nations; as well as the Îyâxe Nakoda: Goodstoney, Chiniki, and Bearspaw First Nations; the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and Métis Nation, Region 3, within the historical Northwest Métis homeland. 

Are you bored of running on pavement and want to combine your love of running and being in nature?

Does running on pavement cause all sorts of injury flare ups? These are great reasons to sign up for the Trail Running Mentorship program with Colour the Trails supported by On Running.

This Trail Running Mentorship Program is to support Black, Indigenous and Racialized folks to become confident trail runners by providing them with the knowledge and training required to get started and excel in the sport.

This program will be led by community member and mentor, Hafsah Yoosuf in Edmonton, Alberta. Each week is designed to help you successfully progress in knowledge and confidence as a runner. Through group runs, you’ll develop a strong foundation in the sport, and the community members you meet will encourage you to keep going. The program will be 12 weeks in length, with six coach-led group runs. These will be in and around the Edmonton area. These dates avoid long weekends and are tentative for now. Might make slight changes to dates, times, and trail routes but will notify all participants prior to any changes. Please be aware that dates might conflict with other CTT events.

Schedule:

July 27- Online: Running basics (beginner info + prep for first run!) 11am – 12pm

August 3- Run meet: River Valley Walterdale, Edmonton, AB (2.6KM) 10am – 11:30am

August 10- Online: How to train for running (exercises to build strength and endurance) 11am-12pm

August 24- Run meet: Whitemud Creek Ravine South, Edmonton, AB T6J 2C8 (4.6 KM) 10am-12pm

August 31- Online: Recovery (what to except as a new runner + how to recover)- 11am-12pm

September 7- Run meet: River Valley Victoria, Edmonton, AB (5.3 KM)- 10am-12:30pm

September 14- online: Setting personalised running goals- 11am-12:30pm

September 21- Run meet: Peace mile parking, 9625 95a St NW #9623, Edmonton, AB T6C 1B9 (5.8KM) 10-12:30pm 

September 28- Online : Advancing as a runner (what to expect and how to adjust) 11am-12pm

October 5- Run meet: Brookside, Edmonton, AB T6H 4Y9 (6.8 KM) 10am-12:30PM

October 12- Online 6: Preparing for your first race! 11am-12pm

October 19- Run meet: Brookside, Edmonton, AB T6H 4Y9 (6.8KM) 10am-12:30pm 

Transportation:

Please note: each participant will be responsible for getting to this event. You can organize carpooling through our Private Facebook Group: Colour the Trails Alberta | Facebook. If you are carpooling with someone, please make sure to chip in for gas/parking.

Cost is $200+ tax for 12-week program, includes all group runs and online learning, and administration fee. All registration costs help support Colour the Trails to continue providing programs like this!

There are 12 spots for this program. Depending on the volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to have you join this time, so we ask for patience and understanding as there’s a lot of work being done behind the scenes. We hope to see you at other events hosted by our community!

Application Info:

Open to BIPOC age 18+

Selection Process: This application will close on Saturday, July 23rd at 11:59pm MT. Please only sign up if you can commit to the entire 12-week program. Please add [email protected] to your safe sender list. We will be contacting you with information on how to register once you are selected and if the email ends up in your spam folder you may miss the chance to register. If a waitlist spot opens up there will be a deadline to accept that you won’t want to miss. Thank you!

Please make sure if you are selected for a spot in the program that you make your payment within the deadline specified and contact us ASAP if you can no longer join us.

Please contact [email protected] for any questions. 

Community Guidelines

Photo Consent Policy:

By purchasing a ticket you grant permission for Colour the Trails and sponsors to use any of the photos or videos from this event that have been taken by Colour the Trails videographers and photographers. Please contact [email protected] BEFORE the event if you do not want to be photographed or on video during an event. 

Cancellation Policy:

There will be no full or partial refunds once the participation in the program is confirmed. Most of our work is done during planning and preparation stages. If a mentee needs to withdraw from the mentoring program early, there will be no fee adjustments. This includes in the case of injury as we still need to pay the instructor and cover the cost of operating the program, without a replacement participant. We understand that there might be exceptional circumstances that lead to last-minute cancellations or program withdrawals. If you believe your situation qualifies as an exceptional circumstance, please contact our team as soon as possible.

Inclusion:

At Colour the Trails, we are dedicated to fostering an environment that champions inclusivity, respect, and equality. We want to make it clear that we will not tolerate any form of anti-Blackness, anti-Indigenous attitudes, racism, homophobia, ableism or transphobia within our organization or community. We firmly stand against discrimination and prejudice, and we are committed to creating a safe and affirming space for individuals of all races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and gender identities.

To read more on our policies click here