The Event

The Ladiesfest 8K run/walk is a Ladies only event established in 2000 and designed to bring together women of all ages for a day of fitness, wellness, and community.
The run/walk allows women to challenge themselves by walking, jogging or running an 8k course.

The Cause

All proceeds from the 2026 Ladiesfest 8K run will be donated to Womanspace a resource centre serving women in Lethbridge and area in various capacities over the last 30 years.

Course Information

*Note due to bridge construction and trail closures due to high river levels we have had to alter the course route click here for the updated map

The 8K event goes June 13th at 8 AM (MDT). The Start and Finish is at the Sandman Signature Lethbridge Lodge with the course heading down into the river valley and finishing back at the Lodge where all participants will be treated to a buffet breakfast in the ballroom of the Lodge and an awards ceremony will be held. Map is here | Google Map is here
There will be a 1hour 45 minute cutoff. **STROLLERS please note there are a number of steps on the final stretch of shale pathway coming off Whoop up behind the Galt Museum.

Registration

• Registration fee is $42.00 for 16 & over, $36.50 for 15 & under (online fees included) and includes entry into the 8K run as well as a buffet breakfast in the ballroom of the Sandman Signature Lethbridge Lodge to be held in conjunction with the awards ceremony.
• Optional Shirts are available for an additional $16.50 (2XL- $18.50 & 3XL - $19.50). Shirts are Polyester Ladies Sizing a
  sizing chart is available here. ** Deadline to order a shirt May 24th 11:59pm**
• Extra buffet breakfast tickets are available for $20.00
• Sorry - SOLD OUT
• LIMITED to 500 Participants.
  
• A Confirmation search is available here. A summary of age category is available here
• All proceeds will be donated to Womanspace.

** Please note that refunds are not available, as this is a fundraising event. Your contribution directly supports our cause, and we greatly appreciate your understanding.**

Package Pickup

Friday June 12th 12noon-5:30pm at Runners Soul.

Awards

With this year’s event we will be providing awards to the top 3 overall, top 3 in age group and 1st place team in each of the Mother-Daughter. Sister-Sister and Sisterhood divisions .

Age Categories

• Mother-Daughter, Sister-Sister and Sister-Hood (not related but are like sisters) Team Categories will be available of 2 or more per team.
• Participants can run in both the age group and team categories.
• Team category times are averaged based on each team members posted time.
  • Results will be provided by Sprintline Timing.
    

For more Ladiesfest information or inquiries please email Graham