Edmonton Marathon
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Event information
The Servus Edmonton Marathon takes place in Edmonton, Alberta on Sunday, August 16, 2026. The event includes a full marathon of 42.2 km, a half marathon, a 10K, a 5K family run and a 1K kids run. Organizers describe the marathon course as flat and fast and note it is a Boston qualifier. The Healthcare Solutions Half Marathon will host the 2026 Athletics Canada National Half Marathon Championships, bringing Canada’s top distance runners to Edmonton and expected to occur before more than 15,000 spectators. The event is organized by a non-profit and is presented as a community-focused race known as "The Friendly Marathon."
The event page also includes a Treaty 6 land acknowledgement recognizing the Indigenous nations connected to the area.
Race program and rules
Distances and event types:
- 42.2 km Servus Marathon
- Healthcare Solutions Half Marathon
- Army 10K
- Family 5K Fun Run
- Kids 1K Fun Run
Participation notes and policies: marathon entrants must be 18 or older and must cross the listed halfway point; half marathon entrants must be 16 or older. Strollers are not permitted in the marathon or half marathon; strollers are permitted in the Army 10K and Family 5K and will be placed at the back. Kids 6 and under are free for the 1K; older children have a youth fee and must pick up their bib at package pick up. The event includes an elites program and offers combined event registration options with special finisher medals. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.