Melissa's Road Race
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Melissa's Road Race 2026
Melissa's Road Race takes place on September 26, 2026, at Recreation Grounds North, Banff, with routes in and around Banff National Park. The event offers multiple race distances and a virtual participation option.
- 5K
- 10K
- Half Marathon
The overall event is capped at 4500 participants and the Half Marathon is capped at 1500. The event routinely sells out; thousands were turned away in 2025. Participants must show photo ID at check-in. Minimum ages are 14 for the Half Marathon and 12 for the 10K; participants under 18 require a parent or legal guardian statement permitting participation.
All entries include a commemorative technical long sleeve shirt, post-race beverage and snacks, access to the post-race festival, and eligibility for draw prizes. For safety and course considerations, strollers, baby joggers, bicycles, scooters, wheelchairs, Burleys and other wheeled devices are not permitted on course; walkers are not permitted in the Half Marathon. Entries are non-refundable, non-transferable to another person, and non-deferrable unless otherwise stated in the Registration and Cancellation Policy. The organizers reserve the right to change the route, delay, stop participants on course, alter distance, or cancel in cases such as wildlife interaction or other safety concerns.
The virtual event covers the same three distances and must be completed during the virtual window from September 26 to October 12, 2026; virtual entries receive a shirt, finisher’s medal, downloadable bib, and online results. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
