Edmonton First Responders Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Edmonton First Responders Half Marathon takes place on May 3, 2026, in Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park, Buena Vista Road Northwest, Edmonton, AB. The 2026 edition is the 14th annual running of the event. The race uses Edmonton’s River Valley trail system and includes individual and team entries. Event operations note the race site opens before the main competitions and there is a pre-race briefing for all athletes. Race package pickup is not available on race day.
Distances and team format
- 21 km half marathon
- 10 km run
- 5 km run/walk
- 1 km kids fun run
Team events are offered for the 21 km and 10 km distances. Teams consist of four runners who run together; team results are calculated by averaging the four individual times. The team formats are not relays.
Fees, charity, and policies
Registration fees vary by entry type and date and are quoted in Canadian dollars. Each entry includes a donation to charity partners OSICan and the Canadian Mental Health Association (Edmonton Region). In 2024 the event raised over CA$21,000 for first responder mental health programs. Entries are non-refundable, non-transferable, and non-deferrable; optional registration insurance is available. The organisers may modify, shorten, delay, suspend, or cancel the event for force majeure or public health reasons and may offer a virtual entry or a partial credit if the event is cancelled prior to race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
