Melissa's Road Race
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Event overview
Melissa's Road Race takes place on September 26, 2026, at Recreation Grounds North in Banff, Alberta, with routes in and around Banff National Park. The event offers the following distances:
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
The overall event is capped at 4,500 participants, with the Half Marathon capped at 1,500. Virtual race options are offered for the Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K, with a virtual completion window from September 26 to October 12, 2026.
Registration, rules and what participants receive
Registration prices are listed in Canadian dollars and include mandatory charges. Example total prices shown are CAD $141.03 for the Half Marathon, CAD $108.72 for the 10K, and CAD $93.64 for the 5K. A 5% GST applies at checkout and an online processing fee is added. Participants must show picture ID at check-in. Age minimums apply: 14 years for the Half Marathon and 12 years for the 10K; participants under 18 require a parent or guardian statement.
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. Strollers, baby joggers, pets, Burleys, bicycles, scooters, wheelchairs and other wheeled devices are not permitted on the course. Walkers are not permitted in the Half Marathon. Entries are non-refundable and non-transferable, with limited transfer options online subject to a CAD $6 administration fee and any price difference. The event is subject to Parks Canada approval. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
