Know Where To Turn Presented by Propak

The Know Where To Turn Presented by Propak 2026 is a community-driven athletic event dedicated to ending family violence. Scheduled for Sunday, May 3, 2026, the event is hosted at Ed Eggerer Athletic Park in Airdrie, Alberta. Founded in 2017, the run serves as a critical fundraiser for North Rocky View Community Links, providing free services and supports for adults and children experiencing domestic violence. The event holds deep local significance as it honors the memory of Andrea Conroy, an Airdrie resident whose life was lost to domestic violence in 2012. Participants gather not only to compete but to facilitate a safer future for the community through collective action and awareness.

The event offers a variety of distances to accommodate all fitness levels, from a competitive half-marathon to a youth-focused kids' race. Each distance is supported by scheduled warm-ups led by local athletic clubs to ensure participant safety and readiness.

Airdrie is one of Canada's fastest-growing cities, located immediately north of Calgary within the Calgary Metropolitan Region. As of the most recent 2021 Census, Airdrie has a population of 74,100 residents. The demographic profile is predominantly of European heritage (approx. 78.5%), with the most common ancestries being English (27.3%), Scottish (21.4%), and German (19.8%). The city is home to a significant Indigenous community, with 5.4% identifying as First Nations or Métis. Visible minority groups comprise approximately 16.1% of the population, led by Filipino (4.8%), South Asian (3.2%), and Black (2.4%) communities. The median household income in Airdrie is high at approximately CA$112,000, reflecting a young, professional workforce largely employed in the energy, construction, and professional services sectors of the greater Calgary area.

The local culture is defined by youthful energy and a strong "community-first" spirit. As a predominantly residential hub with a lower average age than the provincial norm, Airdrie places immense value on family-centric programming and grassroots advocacy. The culture is characterized by resilience and tight-knit social networks; residents often describe the city as having a "small-town feel" despite its rapid urban expansion. This is evident in the broad collaboration required to host the Know Where To Turn event, which relies heavily on local volunteers and business partnerships. The community prioritizes social safety nets and proactive mental health support, viewing the fight against domestic violence as a shared civic responsibility. The atmosphere on race day at Ed Eggerer Athletic Park is typically one of somber remembrance balanced with an optimistic drive for tangible social change.

Runners can expect a professionally organized experience beginning with Packet Pickup at the Community Links office on Friday evening and Saturday afternoon. For those making last-minute decisions, Race Day Registration opens at 8:00 AM on Sunday. The event atmosphere is designed to be inclusive and celebratory, culminating in an Awards Ceremony at 12:00 PM near the finish line. With 234 participants already registered and a fundraising goal of $20,000, the event village will feature various onsite activities and warm-up sessions led by local athletic clubs. Participants are encouraged to utilize the linktr.ee and Instagram resources for the latest race maps and community links to maximize their engagement with the cause.