Melissa's Road Race
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About the race
Melissa’s Road Race is a long-standing road race in and around Banff National Park, scheduled for September 26, 2026. Established in 1979, the event runs on scenic routes through Banff National Park and has been described as a colourful display of sport and fun. It has received multiple awards as Alberta’s Best Road Race and routinely sells out.
The event offers several distance options:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half Marathon
Race features described for the event include live music before the race, on course, and after the run; cheer stations along the route; entertainers and vendors; shake out runs, a mass warm-up, and yoga in the park. There is a post-run festival with beer gardens, prizes, and live entertainment. Participants receive a long-sleeved commemorative running shirt that features local art.
The organizer provides participant resources such as virtual race options and a virtual race bib, gear check, course amenities, athlete updates, training plans, and information on parking and shuttles. The event materials also reference wildlife in the area and note traffic implications and route updates. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
