Join the Neuroscience and Mental Health Institute on Saturday, September 14, 2024, for the 9th Annual NERD Run! Walk or run in support of brain and mental health research at the University of Alberta. 

NMHI x MHF 50/50 Raffle

This year, the NMHI is partnering with the Mental Health Foundation to host a 50/50 raffle, the winner of which will be selected on race day! All proceeds will support neuroscience and mental health research. Get your tickets today for a chance to win big!

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Run Details:
- Saturday, September 14th in Kinsmen Park (Opening Remarks at 10:00 am)
- 2.5 km walk, 5 km walk or run, 10 km run
- Early bird registration pricing until July 31st; FREE for children 0 -12
- Event will be time chipped
- Open to all ages and athletic abilities
- Register before August 30th and receive a free exclusive NERD Run tech t-shirt

Schedule:
10:00 am - Opening remarks
10:15 am - 10 km run start
10:20 am - 5 km walk/run start
10:25 am - 2.5 km walk start
11:30 am - Award ceremony and closing remarks

Food, Drinks, & Prizes: 

There will be lots of free food and drink for race participants, including: 

• Pizza from Pizza Hut
• Baked goods from SaveOn Foods
• Fruit from NoFrills
• Coffee and hot chocolate from Second Cup
• Iced tea and lemonade from CommuniTEA

As well, we have lots of amazing prizes that all race registrants will be entered to win: 

• Dinner for two at Earls 
• Dinner for two at Central Social House (x2 available)
• Golf for two at Victoria Golf Course
• Grocery giftcards

Each race package will also include: 

• $10 giftcard to Central Social House
• Planet fitness day pass
• A&W drink coupons

Register

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