Melissa's Road Race
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Melissa's Road Race
Melissa's Road Race is a long-established running event held in and around Banff National Park on September 26, 2026. The event offers multiple distance options and routes that pass through scenic areas of Banff National Park.
Distances:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half Marathon
The event program includes live music before the race, on course, and after the run, as well as cheer stations along the route. Additional participant features listed by the organizers include shake out runs, a mass warm-up, yoga in the park, entertainers and vendors, and a post race festival with beer gardens, prizes and live entertainment. Participants receive a long-sleeved commemorative running shirt that features local art.
Melissa's has been held since 1979 and is described as a colourful display of sport and fun in Banff National Park. The race has received multiple awards as Alberta's Best Road Race and is presented as a longstanding tradition in Banff. The organizers note that the event routinely sells out in advance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
