Saskatoon First Responders Half Marathon
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Saskatoon First Responders Half Marathon
The event is scheduled for Sunday, October 18, 2026, and honours first responders. The route follows the North Saskatchewan River on the Meewasin Trail system, with start and finish at Rotary Park.
Distances
- 21.1 km two laps starting at Rotary Park
- 10 km out-and-back to Circle Drive North Bridge
- 5 km out-and-back to Queen Street / Spadina Crescent
- 1 km fun run
Entries and fees Published entry fees are: 21 km $85, 10 km $55, 5 km $45, 1 km $25. Team entry for four runners in the 21 km or 10 km starts at $200. A "Run for Charity" option has a reduced entry fee of $40 in exchange for a minimum fundraising commitment of $400; participants who do not meet the minimum before race day will be charged the difference. Prices exclude GST and online transaction fees and are subject to scheduled increases. Entries received after October 2 are not guaranteed event merchandise.
Included services and timing Entry packages include a short sleeve cotton t-shirt (not guaranteed after October 2), a finisher medal, chip timing pending minimum attendance otherwise manual timing, aid stations and water roughly every 2.5 km, post-race snacks, and eligibility for draw prizes.
Team rules and logistics Teams consist of four runners, must register a team name, and are not relays; team time is the average of all four individual times. All team members must complete the course to receive a team result; if members do not participate or finish, remaining runners receive only individual results.
Practical information Race package pickup is available Saturday at Bike Doctor (623 Main Street, Saskatoon) and Sunday by request. Participants are responsible for knowing the course and allowing time for parking around Rotary Park.
Charity partners Charity partners include OSI-CAN and Wounded Warriors Canada, which provide mental health programs and support services for first responders and their families. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
