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Saturday, June 8th, 2024
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.
Saturday, June 15th, 2024
3km Trail, 8 mile, 1/2 marathon & 2-person relay 1/2 marathon
Join us on Saturday, June 17, 2023 for a beautiful 21.1 km, half marathon run from Black Diamond, Alberta, through Turner Valley, then along backcountry roads to finish at the season opening day of the Millarville Farmers’ Market.
Sunday, June 16th, 2024
Marathon, Half Marathon & 10km
The Banff Marathon, 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.
Saturday, July 20th, 2024
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 7th, 2024
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 8th, 2024
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 28th, 2024
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 28th, 2024. 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, September 28th, 2024
7.6km & 14km
This trail running event that will take place using the various trails within the Weaselhead Natural Area (Glenmore Reservoir) in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The race typically covers a variety of terrains including singletrack trails, steep climbs, and technical descents.