Melissa's Road Race
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Event details
Melissa's Road Race takes place on September 26, 2026, at Recreation Grounds North in Banff, Alberta. The event offers scenic road routes in and around Banff National Park and includes the following distances:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half Marathon
The overall event is capped at 4,500 participants; the Half Marathon is capped at 1,500 participants. Registration is subject to final Parks Canada approval.
Participant rules and inclusions
Entries include a commemorative technical long-sleeve running shirt, post-race beverage and snacks, access to a post-race festival, and eligibility for draw prizes. Participants must show picture ID at check-in. Age minimums apply: Half Marathon participants must be 14 years old by race day; 10K participants must be 12 years old by race day. Participants under 18 require a parent or legal guardian statement permitting participation.
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 due to traffic restrictions. The organizers reserve the right to change, delay, stop, alter, or cancel the route for safety or wildlife reasons.
Registration, virtual option and policies
The event also offers virtual entries for the same three distances with a completion window from September 26 to October 12, 2026. All entries are non-refundable, non-transferable to another person, and non-deferrable unless otherwise stated. A transfer between distances is allowed online for an administration fee plus any price difference. Registration is subject to event policies and conditions of entry. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
