Mizuno Midsummer 5k
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Mizuno Midsummer 5k 2026
The event is organized as a hybrid race with virtual and in person options at Gold Bar Park in Edmonton, Alberta. The virtual window runs from July 9 to July 12, 2026, and the in person event takes place on July 11, 2026.
Distances offered
- 5 km
- 1 km (kids)
Each 5 km entry includes a pair of Mizuno Wave Rider 29 running shoes (women sizes 6-11 standard B width, men sizes 8-12 and 13 standard D width) and a pair of GoodR sunglasses with a choice among 11 colours. The package has a retail value over CA$200. For participants outside Edmonton, race packages can be sent to the nearest Running Room store.
Mizuno awards prizes to the top three finishers in each age group: U20, 20-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60+. Age group prize eligibility across Canada requires submission of a GPS tracking link (Strava, Garmin, MapMyRun, etc.). Cash prizes are offered for the fastest three open runners and the fastest three women in the in person event with amounts of CA$200, CA$100, and CA$50. The Gold Bar Park course will be marked on site and signage will guide navigation. Proceeds support the Concordia Thunder cross country and indoor track teams. Participants submit results via an online form and results are published the following Sunday evening. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
