Melissa's Road Race
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Melissa's Road Race - Banff National Park, September 26, 2026
Melissa's Road Race features road races in and around Banff National Park on September 26, 2026. The event includes multiple distances on routes described as scenic.
Available race distances:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half Marathon
The event combines racing with on-course and festival elements: live music before, on course, and after the run; cheer stations along the route; a post-race festival with beer gardens and awards. Participants receive a long-sleeved commemorative running shirt featuring local art. Additional activities include shake-out runs, a mass warm-up, yoga in the park, entertainers, and vendors. The event also offers a virtual run option and provides participant services such as bib pick-up, gear check, race results, and photo galleries.
Melissa's has been held since 1979 and is described as a longstanding tradition. The organizer states the event has received multiple awards, including recognition as Alberta's Best Road Race, and notes it routinely sells out. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
