Scenic Calgary run for ALS evolves for milestone anniversary next month

Runners will be lacing up their sneakers at Calgary’s North Glenmore Park next month to support those living with ALS, and this year marks a major evolution for the run.

Betty’s Run for ALS and Alberta Walk Together for ALS are joining forces as a unified event known as Side by Side for ALS, and will take place across 10 communities throughout Alberta.

This year marks three decades of community legacy, and you can walk or run in support of Albertans affected by ALS while supporting research initiatives across the province.

Registration for Calgary’s Side by Side for ALS event on Sunday, June 14, is open now.

ALS Society of Alberta

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“Side by Side for ALS is all about connection, remembrance, and showing up for one another,” said Leslie Ring Adams, executive director of the ALS Society of Alberta.

“This year is especially meaningful as we celebrate more than 30 years of community through events like Betty’s Run. That legacy continues to guide us as we bring people together across Alberta in a way that reminds everyone impacted by ALS that they are not alone.”

For those who don’t know, ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) is a neurodegenerative disease that attacks the nerves responsible for sending messages to the brain. Over time, this impacts a person’s ability to move, swallow, and eventually, breathe. Despite many advancements over the years, there is currently no cure for ALS.

ALS Society of Alberta

But there is hope thanks to the ALS Society of Alberta and Betty’s Run, the latter of which was held in honour of Betty Norman.

“Betty Norman had a wish to find a cure for ALS,” said the society on the event’s website. “In spite of her own battle with the disease, Betty unselfishly used her time and energy to bring her vision to life.

Since the first run in 1997, the event has raised more than $10 million for research, equipment, and client support systems across the province.

“Whether you’re walking, running, or just coming out to be part of the energy, Side by Side for ALS meets people where they’re at,” added Emily Pyle-Penley, manager of Fundraising and Communications, ALS Society of Alberta.

“It carries forward the heart of Betty’s Run for ALS while creating space for a new generation of Calgarians to come together, honour loved ones, and support Albertans affected by ALS. Early bird registration is on until June 1, so now’s a great time to sign up and be part of something meaningful.”

ALS Society of Alberta

All skill levels and abilities are welcome to Calgary’s Side by Side for ALS event on Sunday, June 14.

There will be live music and a kids’ zone, food vendors, awards, and more events for the whole family to enjoy.

Whether you’re running solo or registering with a team, every dollar helps people receive life-altering care. Register for Side by Side for ALS today.

Side by Side for ALS – Calgary

When: Sunday, June 14, 2026
Time: 9 a.m.
Where: North Glenmore Park, Calgary