Argus Apple Marathon
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Argus Apple Marathon Race Weekend
The Argus Apple Marathon Race Weekend in Kelowna offers multiple distances on a certified course. Distances include:
- Marathon 42.2 km (two loops starting and finishing in City Park)
- Half marathon 21.1 km (one loop, same route as the marathon)
- 8 km
- Family Fun Run 1.6 km
The course is described as flat and fast and is certified by Athletics Canada, making it a Boston Marathon qualifier. Runners use paved roads and bike paths through downtown Kelowna, the Abbott Street bike path along Okanagan Lake, and a section near Okanagan College. All routes are fully marked and supported by stocked aid stations along the course.
The marathon has a six hour course time limit. Course maps and turn by turn descriptions are provided for reference. Entries are non refundable unless the registrant purchases optional third party refund insurance. Transfers to another athlete and downgrades to a shorter distance are allowed until September 22, 2026 with a processing fee for transfers. The organizer reserves the right to cancel or alter events in accordance with municipal, provincial or law enforcement authorities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.