Alyssa Blais

Moving For Women’s Health

A 5.1 km run/walk dedicated to raising awareness and funds for older women’s health research.

Run51 is a community-driven initiative focused on improving women’s health research, especially in the areas of menopause and healthy aging. Women make up 51% of Canada’s population, yet issues like menopause, caregiving stress, and the health needs of older women remain underfunded and understudied.

Run51 aims to raise visibility for the experiences of midlife and older women, fund research through the Women’s Age Lab at Women’s College Hospital (Toronto), create community dialogue about menopause and aging, and mobilize people of all ages to support equitable health research.


October 18, 2026 (World Menopause Day)

Start Time: 9:00 am

Distance: 5.1 km run/walk

Location: Cornwallis Park, NS

Run51 invites participants of all genders, ages, and abilities to move in support of women’s health.

Why Women’s Age Lab?

Women’s Age Lab is the first and only centre of its kind in the world focused on improving the lives of older women.

Their work brings together researchers, healthcare providers, community organizations, policy makers, and older women to reimagine systems that truly support women as they age.

Women’s Age Lab aims to support the healthy aging of women by reimagining a system and society where older women and their distinct well-being and health needs are recognized and addressed.

Women at the Forefront of Aging in Canada. 2024 Report

🧡 Get Involved

  • Register to walk or run
  • Volunteer at the event
  • Become a sponsor
  • Donate directly to Women’s Age Lab
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Race Info

The race will begin and end at Felker Hall, 734 Broadway Avenue in Cornwallis Park, NS. The course will go around the park and onto the rail trail and back again. The Course will be open to participants from 9am-11am. Please note, that non-service dogs are not permitted on course.

© Alyssa Blais — Run51: Moving for Women’s Health.