5km In Their Boots

Alberta First Responders Association
Annual First Responder Support Event

We Got Your 6-KM

Run • Walk • Ruck in support of first responder mental health, operational stress injury awareness, and the Alberta First Responders Association.

Date Saturday, October 3, 2026
Location Central Park, Spruce Grove, AB
Format Run • Walk • Ruck

Package pickup details.

Race packages will be available for pickup the day before the event at the Running Room Rabbit Hill location in Edmonton. If you want to arrive on event day ready to move, this is the easiest way to get checked in early.

Day Friday, October 2, 2026
Time 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location Running Room Rabbit Hill
5029 Mullen Road, Edmonton

Event day is Saturday, October 3, 2026 in Central Park, Spruce Grove.

Every step counts.

6 “Got your six” means standing behind those who stand for us.

Every day, firefighters, EMS, police, corrections, and military personnel carry burdens the rest of us will never fully understand. They have our backs. On October 3rd, it is our turn to show them we have theirs.

The We Got Your 6-KM is dedicated to raising awareness and crucial funding for first responder mental health and operational stress injuries, including OSI and PTSD.

Proceeds support AFRA’s work toward the 1st Health Mobile Support Unit, a specialized mobile psychological crisis triage space designed to support rural Alberta frontline members on scene following traumatic deployments, while helping bring free training to first responders across the province.

Run, walk, or ruck.

This year’s event welcomes every fitness level. Choose the pace and purpose that fits you.

01

Run

Challenge yourself on a timed, scenic 6-KM route through Spruce Grove’s trail network.

02

Walk

Bring the family, the stroller, and the dog. Move at your own pace in support of the frontline community.

03

Ruck

Carry a weighted backpack, tactical rucksack, or turnout gear to symbolize the invisible burdens carried by frontline heroes.

The Wellness Village.

The impact of this event stretches beyond the finish line. Central Park will host a dedicated space focused on physical, mental, and holistic recovery for participants, spectators, and families.

  • Frontline Support Resources: Connect with mental health professionals, peer support networks, and organizations specializing in first responder wellness and trauma recovery.
  • Interactive Sponsor Activations: Experience practical route activations, recovery stations, challenge checkpoints, and partner-led demonstrations.
  • Food & Entertainment: Local food trucks, music, and a community atmosphere built around hope, strength, and support.

Saturday, October 3, 2026

Friday, Oct 2
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Package pickup at Running Room Rabbit Hill, 5029 Mullen Road, Edmonton.
08:30 AM
Registration and check-in hub opens. Wellness Village opens.
09:45 AM
Opening ceremonies and safety briefing at the ATCO Sound Stage.
10:00 AM
Official race start for Run, Walk, and Ruck divisions.
1:30 PM
Closing ceremonies, top finisher announcements, and final fundraising tally.

Shop at RunningRoom.com

Find the right shoes, gear, and race-day essentials before the event. Running Room is an official supporter of this year's event and a pickup location partner for race weekend.

Get ready for race day at RunningRoom.com

Get ready before race day.

Whether you are running, walking, or rucking, Running Room can help you get set with shoes, apparel, and training essentials before October 3. You can shop online any time, or connect with the Rabbit Hill team when you stop by for package pickup.

Support the event beyond the start line.

Corporate Sponsorships & Route Activations

Put your brand directly in front of engaged community members. AFRA partners with local businesses to build meaningful experiential activations, from hydration havens to honor walls.

Contact for Sponsorship

Volunteer With Us

It takes a village to protect the frontline. Join the route crew, help at registration, or support the Wellness Village.

Open Volunteer Form

Ready To Join Us?

The AFRA considers First Responders to be individuals who are or have been employed by or volunteered with an organization governed by a Code of Conduct, which provides operational oversight. These individuals, by the nature of their work, prioritize the safety and/or well-being of the general public above their own.