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Saturday, July 22nd, 2023
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 9th, 2023
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 10th, 2023
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 23rd, 2023
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 23rd, 2023. 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 30th, 2023
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.
Saturday, October 7th, 2023
Sunday, October 8th, 2023
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 14th, 2023
Join us for the best tail gate party ever!Sunday, November 12th, 2023
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.