Run the River Spring Challenge
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Event Information
The Run the River Spring Challenge is a trail running event held at Louise McKinney Riverfront Park on Grierson Hill Northwest in Edmonton, Alberta. It is the spring version of the Run the River event.
Three race distances are offered:
- A half marathon (21.1 km)
- A 10 km
- A 5 km
The start and finish for all races are at Louise McKinney Riverfront Park. The courses follow the river valley pathways. The half marathon and 10 km are loop courses, while the 5 km is an out-and-back route. An early start at 9:30 AM is available for half marathon participants expecting a finish time longer than 2 hours and 30 minutes.
A kids' event, the "Legendary Juniors Event", takes place in the grassy area near the start/finish line. It involves activities like running, jumping, and throwing.
The registration fee includes a post-race BBQ, provided by partner River Valley Adventure Company. Beverages, including beer, are available for purchase. Race package pickup is on the day before, Saturday, April 25, at Fast Trax store located at 7326 101 Ave NW in Edmonton. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
