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Saturday, September 27th, 2025
5km, 10km & Half Marathon
The Tradition Continues - Melissa’s Road Race is one of Canada’s most historic and popular running events and takes place on September 27th, 2025. Melissa’s features a 5k, 10k and Half Marathon on sensationally scenic routes in and around Banff National Park and routinely sells out. Since 1979, Melissa’s has been described as a colourful display of sport and fun in Banff National Park - famous for its entertainment along the course, contagious spirit, post-run party and long-sleeved commemorative running shirt featuring local art. Melissa’s has received multiple awards as Alberta’s Best Road Race and is a longstanding tradition in Banff.
Saturday, October 11th, 2025
Sunday, October 12th, 2025
50km - Solo Trail Race, or 2 Person or 5 Person Relay
Challenge the 50km Solo or Team Up for the 2 or 5 person relay categories!
Saturday, October 18th, 2025
Sunday, November 9th, 2025
We all know that the running season doesn’t end when the snow flies, but it seems like races do! This is your opportunity to get one final race in before everyone retreats to their treadmills.