First Responders Half Marathon - Saskatoon
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Event overview
The Saskatoon First Responders Half Marathon is set for Sunday, October 18, 2026, at Rotary Park in Saskatoon. This edition marks the 5th anniversary of the Saskatoon event. The race runs along the North Saskatchewan River on the Meewasin Trail system and supports OSI-CAN and the Canadian Mental Health Association SK Division.
Distances
- Half marathon (approx. 21.1 km)
- 10 km
- 5 km
- 1 km
Course and race details
The half marathon is run as two laps starting and finishing at Rotary Park. All courses head east to cross Victoria Bridge, then follow the Meewasin Trail north to specified turnaround points (half marathon to just past Circle Drive North Bridge; 10 km to Circle Drive North Bridge; 5 km to Queen Street/Spadina Crescent). Water stations are located about every 2.5 km. Ample parking is available around Rotary Park.
Race packages are available for pickup on Saturday, October 17 at Bike Doctor (623 Main Street); race-day pickup is available by request. Entry packages include a short-sleeve cotton T-shirt (if picked up before October 2), a finisher medal, chip timing with event updates (manual timing if minimum attendance is not met), aid stations, and post-race snacks.
Online registration closes on October 16. All entries are non-refundable, non-transferable, and non-deferrable. Age rules: by December 31, 2026 participants must be 16 years to enter the half marathon and 10 years to enter the 10 km; participants under 18 require parental consent and all participants must show photo ID at check-in.
Team and charity options
Team entries are for four runners who run together - this is not a relay. Team results are the average of the four individual times; individual times are also recorded. A reduced-fee charity category requires fundraising a minimum amount for OSI-CAN. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
