Calgary First Responders Half Marathon
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Calgary First Responders Half Marathon
The event takes place on Sunday, October 18, 2026 in Calgary, with the start located at St Patrick's Island Park - The Rise and a route along the Bow River pathway system.
Distances offered
- 21 km (half marathon)
- 10 km
- 5 km
- 1 km
The course uses the George C King Bridge and the Bow River pathway. The half marathon is two laps of the same loop; other distances use turnarounds on that loop. Routes may change due to city construction and it is the athlete's responsibility to know their course.
Registration and fees Published entry fees are $90 for 21 km, $60 for 10 km, $50 for 5 km and $25 for 1 km. Fees increase on specified dates and prices do not include GST or online transaction fees. In-person registration is available at race package pickup on the Saturday before the event. Entries received after October 2 are not guaranteed event merchandise.
What entry packages include and team rules Entry packages include a short sleeve cotton t-shirt (not guaranteed after October 2), a finisher medal, chip timing with event updates (pending minimum attendance otherwise manual timing), aid stations with fluids, post-race snacks, and eligibility for draw prizes. Teams of four are available for the half marathon and 10 km; teams are not relays, team members run together, and team time is the average of the four individual times. If one or more team members cannot participate or finish, remaining members will be scored as individuals only.
Charity partners and fundraising Charity partners listed are OSI-CAN and Wounded Warriors Canada. A charity entry option offers a reduced entry fee of $40 in exchange for a fundraising commitment of at least $400; participants who do not meet the minimum will be charged the difference before race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
