Rise: Run, Yoga, Meditate 2026

Rise: Run, Yoga, Meditate is a Calgary wellness event held at The Rise on St. Patrick's Island, typically scheduled for early September. Participants can select either a 2.5 km walk or a 5 km run, followed by outdoor yoga and guided meditation, viewing the finish line as a pause rather than a conclusion. The run/walk features a finishers arch, and the overall program centers on movement, calm recovery, food, music, and local health vendors. RnR Premier Events, in partnership with Community Natural Foods, organizes this event, which in past years has been a weekend wellness festival. The yoga segment consists of a 75-minute outdoor class guided by instructors with a live DJ, concluding with a 30-minute meditation session. Attendees also receive a pancake breakfast from Stoked Oats, healthy snacks, beverages, a commemorative bib, and a cloth wellness bag containing sponsor samples. With over 20 wellness vendors present, offering additional activities like henna tattoos and acro yoga demonstrations, the day resembles a small community health market more than a typical road race.