Banff Half Marathon
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Event overview
The 2026 Banff Half Marathon and 10K is scheduled for June 14, 2026 in Banff, Alberta, Canada. Distances offered:
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- Virtual Run (all distances)
The on-course route starts in the town of Banff and passes Vermilion Lakes, the Legacy Trail and the Bow Valley Parkway. The return follows Vermilion Lakes and the Bow River and finishes in downtown Banff’s Central Park. The event includes race-week activities such as an expo with race pack pick-up, a shake-out run, yoga in the park and a kids run the day before the race. Because the race takes place in Banff National Park, wildlife interactions are possible; organizers may alter the route, delay or stop the race, change the distance or cancel for safety reasons. No refunds are issued for wildlife-related changes under the event wildlife response policy.
Registration, fees and services
Online registration is in Canadian dollars and will close at noon MST on June 12, 2026 or when the event is sold out. All entries include a commemorative technical race shirt and a finisher’s medal. Age rules by December 31, 2026 require participants to be at least 14 years old for the Half Marathon and 12 years old for the 10K; participants under 18 need a parent or guardian statement. Entries are non-refundable, non-transferable and non-deferrable unless otherwise stated. The Virtual Run may be completed between June 1 and June 30, 2026 and includes mailed race shirt, official finisher’s medal, online results, a downloadable bib and a personalized finisher’s certificate. The Banff Lodging Company is listed as the official host with a 15% participant discount at multiple local hotels for the event period. Fundraising for YWCA Banff is active with a listed goal and current amount raised. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.