Up and Running

We’re sneaking under the wire with this post, but …
HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY!! ✨💕🦋

Up and Running is so grateful to operate in a community of incredible, inspiring, strong, supportive, compassionate women.

To all of our volunteers and participants, past and present, thank you for being you.

Let’s give a big shout-out to all the winter warriors out there! 👏

Up and Running programs walk and run in all (safe) conditions, all year long, thanks to our incredible team of volunteers and wonderful participants. 🫶

If you’re looking to take some steps towards improving your mental wellbeing, check out our inclusive, non-competitive, and friendly programs this winter! We’re only in week 2, so there’s plenty of time to join! ☺️



📸: Evening Walking Group!

If you’re looking to get active, spend time in nature, and be a part of a community, join us this winter! ❄️

With Monday/Wednesday evening options and Tuesday/Thursday daytime options, our programs have a group for you!

All are welcome and no one is ever left behind!

There's still time to join us for our Storytelling and Nature Walk Wellness Workshop, tomorrow, November 21st, in the Arboretum!

This session is a storytelling walk focusing on mindfulness and exploring Indigenous practices of connecting with nature.

This free workshop runs from 11:00am to 12:30pm! Learn more on our website, or at the link in our bio!

Happy fall everyone! Autumn is a time of vibrant colours on trees and also health benefits!

Did you know: Taking a quick walk in nature during the fall has been shown to decrease your fight or flight response and allow your body to go into rest and digest mode. It can also calm your heart, lift your mood and help you feel less stressed out.

We encourage you to step outside this autumn season! 🍁

We're a little late to the party, but World Food Day was October 16th!

The food choices you make impact your health and the environment around you! By choosing locally grown food, eating seasonal produce, adding more plant-based protein, and doing our best to reduce food waste, we can be stewards of the environment and our health.

Let's make good choices for ourselves and the environment!

October 10th is an international day to bring awareness to mental health.

Did you know: Community has a powerfully positive impact on mental health! Being a part of a group releases oxytocin, the “bonding hormone”, which increases a feeling of wellbeing and love.

These days, we need community more than ever, so we want to thank everyone involved in Up and Running for being a part of our community! 💚

Happy National Forest Week! From September 21 to 27 Guelph is celebrating trees and forests. 🌳
Fun fact: Forests can help increase focus and lower stress levels while strengthening the immune system. 🍁
We're so lucky Guelph has so many incredible green spaces to walk and run! 🌲

🍃 Harvest Trailmixer 2025 🍃

The silent auction is officially closed! 🎉Thank you to everyone who participated in the auction, contributing to raising funds for Up and Running Guelph and supporting mental health awareness 👏🏼🧠 We hope to see you at next year’s event!

Follow our account to learn more about upcoming events and activities! 😊

🍃 Harvest Trailmixer 2025 🍃

…And that’s a wrap on our 6th Annual Run/Walk for Mental Health! 🏃🏻‍♀️🧠 It was a beautiful day for the event, with fall colours starting to peak out.

Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s event and who contributed to fundraising efforts! The event would not have been possible without you, and our amazing group of volunteers, vendors, and event sponsors! 🙌🏻 Once event photos are ready, they will be available through an accessible drive/link.

🎊 Our silent auction will remain open until September 20th at 5pm. Be sure to check out the prizes and get your bid in before the auction closes!

🍃 Harvest Trailmixer 2025 🍃

If you’d like to learn more about Harvest Trailmixer, check out this great article written by Guelph Today! Our 6th annual walk/run event is happening this Sunday, September 14th 🏃🏻‍♀️Registration will remain open until the day of the event!

We hope to see you there! 🎊

https://www.guelphtoday.com/spotlight/lace-up-in-support-of-community-mental-health-on-september-14-11125602