Exciting news! Fast and Female has been chosen as the charity partner for several upcoming races, giving you the perfect opportunity to run with purpose. Whether you’re tackling a 5K, half marathon, or full marathon, your miles will continue to help empower girls through sport, physical activity, and education. By running or volunteering in our honour, you’re not just challenging yourself but supporting a movement that uplifts the next generation. Read on below for all the race details, fundraising opportunities, and ways to get involved. Let’s hit the pavement, make an impact, and run for a future where every girl is strong, confident, and unstoppable! 💖🏃‍♀️

Upcoming Races:

Our friends at 5Peaks have multiple trail races happening in BC, AB, and ON! We’ve been honored to be a charity of choice with them for the last 5 years and are excited for all the races in 2025. Their events are for people of all ages, abilities, and ambitions – from toddlers to elders and everyone in between. The 5 Peaks Trail Running Series events offer a variety of distances for kids and adults alike between 1 km and 21 km

• Dates & Times: April – October
• Race Distance(s): 1km – 21km
• Registration Info: 5Peaks Trail Running

Run to Empower is an event dedicated to supporting and advancing women’s running in Canada. It features a women’s-only performance race, an inclusive open 5K for all, and the Little Warriors Kids 1K.

• Date & Time: Saturday, May 3rd in Ottawa, ON
• Race Distance(s): 5K, Little Warriors Kids 1K
• Registration Info: Run to Empower

Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend Featuring flatter and faster courses that return to span two provinces, the routes for Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend’s 2025 Sunday events will allow you to take in sights unique to the National Capital Region while you achieve your personal best or Boston qualifier.

• Date & Time: Saturday, May 24th & Sunday, May 25th in Ottawa, ON
• Race Distance(s): 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon
• Registration Info: Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend

Servus Calgary Marathon The Calgary Marathon Race Weekend is Canada’s longest-running marathon and Alberta’s Best Road Race. Six distances are offered, and there is a race for every age and ability. 

• Date & Time: Saturday, May 24th & Sunday, May 25th in Calgary, AB
• Race Distance(s): Diaper Dash, Kids 1.2K Race, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon
• Registration Info: Servus Calgary Marathon

Women’s Soap Run

The Rocky Mountain Soap Company is Canada’s leader in 100% natural bath and body products. The RMSC’s key aim is to provide healthy, 100% natural products and to promote a healthy and well-balanced lifestyle. The Women’s Soap Run was created as a safe, fun, and inclusive event for women that inspires the pursuit of an active, healthy, and environmentally responsible lifestyle. 

• Date & Time: Friday, May 23rd, Saturday, May 24th, Sunday, May 25th in Canmore, AB
• Race Distance(s): 5K Run/Walk, 10K Run/Walk, 5K Stroller Jog, Half Marathon
• Registration Info: Women’s Soap Run

Need a little more time?

The year may be flying by, but there are still incredible races ahead where you can run for a cause! Fast and Female is honoured to be the chosen charity for several more exciting events happening later this year, giving you plenty of time to train and fundraise. Stay tuned for more details on how to lace up, challenge yourself, and support empowering girls through sport! 💖🏃‍♀️

Constantine Yorkville Run The Constantine Yorkville Run is a boutique 5K event in support of 30+ Toronto charities. Over the past 15 years, the event has fundraised over $5.4M for the community, and this year, the Run aims to raise $1,000,000! The 16th Annual 2025 Constantine Yorkville Run is an in-person 5K run or walk and virtual event!

• Date & Time: Sunday, September 7th in Toronto, ON
• Race Distance(s): 5K
• Registration Info: Constantine Yorkville Run

Royal Victoria Marathon A beautiful oceanfront route featuring Victoria’s spectacular coastline and scenery. The 42.2K distance is a Boston Marathon Qualifier, part of the BC Marathon Championships, and an Abbott World Marathon Majors Wanda Age Group World Ranking event. The RVM has been taking part in the streets of Oak Bay & Victoria since 1980. It’s one of the largest annual sporting events on Vancouver Island, celebrating its 45th annual this year.

• Date & Time: Saturday, October 11th and Sunday, October 12th in Victoria, BC
• Race Distance(s): Thrifty Foods Kids Run, 5K, 8K, Half Marathon, Marathon
• Registration Info: Victoria Marathon

Toronto Waterfront Marathon The TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon is Canada’s premier running event and the Canada Running Series (CRS) grand finale. Since 2017, it has served as the Athletics Canada national marathon championship race and has doubled as the Olympic trials. The Canada Running Series stages great experiences for runners of all levels, from Canadian Olympians to recreational and charity participants. Their mission is “building community through the sport of running.”

• Date & Time: Saturday, October 18th and Sunday, October 19th in Toronto, ON
• Race Distance(s): 5K, Half Marathon, Marathon
• Registration Info: TSC Toronto

Not interested in running? Volunteer with us instead!

*Paid Opportunity* Banff Jasper Relay

The Banff Jasper Relay offers a 6-person relay (105km), 9-person relay (155km), and a 15-person (260km) relay run in Banff National Park and Jasper National Park. We’re looking for individuals to help support as a volunteer for this race in the Banff area. If you’re interested, please contact Siobhan Rourke at srourke@fastandfemale.com

Website: Banff Jasper Relay