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5km & 10km
Join over 1000 of your best running friends for Calgary's first big race of the year! The Calgary Roadrunners started this race 30+ years ago and it quickly became a favourite among local runners, as it gave them an opportunity to test their post-winter fitness level. Supporting the Calgary Roadrunners and Diabetes Canada.
3km, 5km, 10km & 1/2 Marathon
Join us for our 15th Annual Acera Insurance Run for L'Arche fundraising event in support of L'Arche Calgary at Confluence Plaza on St. Patrick's Island.
Since 2011, the Run for L'Arche has raised more than $655,000 to provide housing and programs for Calgarians with intellectual disabilities.
The Run for L'Arche began when a group of employees from Acera Insurance (formerly Rogers Insurance) were inspired to raise funds for L'Arche Calgary through a mixed run/walk event. From the beginning, Acera Insurance has provided invaluable support.
Sunday, April 13th, 2025
5km, 10km & 15km
Join us for this early season race and choose from our 10km, 15 km or the stroller and dog friendly 5km, now named in memory of our friend Greg Kuhl. Plus we have a fun cross country run for the kids.
Your entry fee includes t-shirt, finishers medal and lunch!
Friday, May 23th - 5km
Saturday, May 24th - 10km & 1/2 Marathon
Sunday, May 25th - 5km & 10km
The Rocky Mountain Soap Women's Run & Walk is now The Women's Soap Run. It's the same incredible Canmore experience that you've grown to know and love, with a brand new name and look.
The Rocky Mountain Soap Women's Run & Walk was originally started in 2008 with 600 participants, and has since grown to attract over 3,000 women for an active weekend getaway. A highlight of the season for many runners, this event has historically sold out within the first month of registration being opened!
Saturday, June 7th, 2025
7.1km, 16.1km & 22km
The Canmore Nordic Centre is Canada's premier cross country skiing and biathlon venue. Having hosted the nordic and biathlon events of the '88 Winter Olympics the Centre is host to regional, national and international events every winter.
Sunday, June 15th, 2025
Half Marathon & 10km
The Banff Half Marathon and 10K offers one of the planets’ most incredible and beautiful running experiences, all in Canada's first National Park. Starting in the picturesque mountain village of Banff, participants will flow through a series of incredible natural, wildlife, and historical stages as they pass by the serene Vermilion Lakes and journey along the stunning Bow Valley Parkway. The return trek will travel alongside the Bow River and over Banff’s famous bridges finishing to cheering crowds in Banff’s downtown Central Park.
5km, 10km and Half Marathon Races start at the Tennis bubble, located approximately 500m south of the Glenmore Track. All Kids' Races start/finish on Glenmore Track.
All races will finish on the track - stick around for the post-race festivities, including a traditional Stampede Breakfast!
Saturday, July 19th, 2025
7.4km & 11.7km
Bowmont Park lies along the northern bank of the Bow River in the northwest part of the city. The park was created in the early 1980s and occupies about 164 hectares. The name is a contraction of the names of the nearby communities of Bowness and Montgomery.
Saturday, September 6th, 2025
6.8km, 13.1km & 19.8km
The Canmore Nordic Centre is Canada's premier cross country skiing and biathlon venue. Having hosted the nordic and biathlon events of the '88 Winter Olympics the Centre is host to regional, national and international events every winter.
Sunday, September 7th, 2025
Half Marathon, 10km & 5km
Run with us in beautiful Canmore, Alberta on September 10th! This year will mark our 27th Annual race in the spectacular Canadian Rockies. Registration is now open!
Saturday, September 27th, 2025
7.6km & 14km
Held on the last weekend of September, this beautiful course showcases the autumn colors of the Weaselhead Flats located in southwest Calgary. This 237 hectare park is home to wildlife, plantlife, and hard pack as well as singletrack trails. Connected to the Glenmore Reservoir trail system, participants enjoy a variety of terrain along the course. The Glenmore Reservoir trail system and Weaselhead Flats are both popular meeting spots for community hiking, running, and cycling groups.