Events in September 2025
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DAY ZERO 2025 DAY ZERO 2025
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September 6, 2025DAY ZERO - Saturday, Sept. 6th • 3:30 pm - 8 pm
Marcher and Crew Package Pickup Event!
All participants who are attending Kidney March in-person must attend the Kidney March orientation and package pickup day called ‘Day Zero’ in Calgary on Saturday, September 6th. Virtual Marchers & Crew will receive their virtual participant packages by mail in advance of Day Zero. At Day Zero you will get all the important information you will need to March and Crew the next day.
Day Zero orientation and package pickup will begin at The Kidney Foundation Office, located at 6007 1A Street SW, Calgary AB, between 3:30 pm & 5:00 pm. Once done the various information stations, we will move over to Prairie Dog Brewing (just up the street) for you lanyard pick up, complementary food and pop, games and Kidney-O-Kee with your Kidney March family starting at 5:00 pm.
Kick Off with Community!
Don’t miss out on delicious free food at Prairie Dog Brewing and Kidney-O-Kee to celebrate your Kidney March 2025! This part of Day Zero is more than just fun—it’s a chance to connect, laugh, and enrich our community. Start your Kidney March weekend with great vibes and even better company.
Family, friends and supporters are welcome to join us at Prairie Dog!
Be sure to bring them along!DAY ZERO AGENDA at a glance
3:30 - 5:00 pm • Visit The Kidney Foundation Office for your Information and Package Pickup Stations. Once you complete all your stations, you can head over to Prairie Dog for food and your lanyard.
5:00 pm • The Kidney Foundation office will close & Kidney-O-kee will start at Prairie Dog Brewing
8:00 pm • The End, rest up for Kidney March the next day!
HOW TO GET TO DAY ZERO
Address: The Kidney Foundation of Canada Calgary Office - 6007 1A St SW, Calgary AB
Parking - Free street parking is available around The Kidney Foundation Office. You may also choose to park closer to Prairie Dog Brewing and walk between the two.
The Kidney Foundation GOOGLE MAP
Transit - You may choose to join us by transit. The closest train station is CHINOOK STATION. From there the Kidney Foundation Office is about a 6 min walk north on 1a street SW.
TRANSIT MAP to the Kidney Foundation
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Kidney March En Route! 15KM & Ceremonies Kidney March En Route! 15KM & Ceremonies
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September 7, 2025Sunday, Sept 7, 2025 – Marchers will complete their final 15 kilometres with us in person on this years route. Marchers will meet at 12:00 pm(MT) at the Millarville Racetrack (306097 192 St W, Millarville, AB T0L 1K0). Our inspirational Opening Ceremony will start at 12:45 pm and shortly after you will hit the road together. At the end of this final day of Kidney March, everyone will cross the finish line and will have completed their full 100KM journey. After cheering in every Marcher, all Marchers, Crew, loved ones, and supporters will celebrate at our Closing Ceremony, with entertainment to follow. (Full details will be emailed to participants regarding the finish line BBQ and parking/transportation options).