Peterborough Run For Mental Health

07/29/2025

Another gem of a local event, the Northstar Industries PTBO Kids Tri is Aug. 2nd. Registration is open until Thursday at midnight, after that, you miss out. Don't let that happen, sign up today, www.trikawartha.com

06/17/2022

Spreading the word on a great, new family friendly event that you'll love.

Price INCREASE this Sunday at Midnight!! for the Pet Valu Fast & Furriest. Don't wait!
5k & 10k Run & Walk as well as a kids 1k run
Downtown Peterborough, Beautiful, accurate course.
Chip timed & lots of prizes, don't miss out,
Saturday June 25th, 9:30am, Del Crary Park
Help raise much needed money for Lakefield Animal Welfare Society!
Register TODAY! https://runptbo.com

01/13/2022

Movement is medicine. Thanks Julie Vallieres for sharing,

12/19/2019

He's had to embrace incredible physical pain to win iconic ultramarathons like the Leadville Trail 100 and the Western States Endurance Run. But that’s a form of suffering Rob Krar can control—unlike his decades-long struggle with depression.

11/16/2019

Movement is Medicine

In a study of midlife women in Singapore, weak upper- and lower-body strength was associated with depression and anxiety. Researchers analyzed data from 1,159 healthy women ages 45–69 for physical activity, physical performance, lifestyle choices, reproductive health, sociodemographic characterist...

10/24/2019

So thankful for the community support! We couldn't have done it without you or our amazing sponsors! Drew Merrett from Merrett Home Hardware Building Centre! As well as LETT Architects & The Medical Centre Pharmacy & Runner's Life. We're pleased to support the Canadian Mental Health Association, Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge Branch and YES Shelter for Youth and Families and the important work they do in the community. Thanks All, see you in 2020!

More than 400 runners participated in the run through downtown Peterborough on Sept. 14.

10/10/2019

Gingers Unite!

09/13/2019

Are you in there? Over 400 registered!

09/13/2019

We are pleased to offer race day registration for everyone who would still like to participate! Registration will open at 10 am outside the store, so come on down and sign up! Please bring cash $$! We can't wait to see you there!

09/12/2019

Congratulations to James Behan who is our top fundraiser right now, with an amazing $871.82!! Thank you for all your hard work! Also great job to everyone else fundraising, we are getting very close to our goal of $10k! Keep on fundraising!!

09/11/2019

Our 2.5k event is perfect for any walkers and kids!! Everyone can do it, and we hope to see you all there!! Register now at https://runformentalhealth.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=9665

09/10/2019

Some of the most accomplished athletes in the world are not strangers to depression. Their openness and advocacy on the subject go a long way towards reducing the stigma around mental illness