1. Am I registered?
You will receive e-mail confirmation of registration once payment has been processed.
A complete list of confirmed registrations appears on our web site.

Confirmation

2. Will there be pacers or pace bunnies?
Pace Bunnies, provided by Running Room, will be available for the 10K, Half Marathon and Marathon. The bunnies will wear pink ears and carry a sign with their pace time. At the race start, line up near your pace bunny. Pace times will be:

LA Weight Loss 10K: 0:45, 0:50, 0:55, 0:60, 0:65 and to complete
Half Marathon: 1:30, 1:45, 1:55, 2:00, 2:15, 2:30, 2:45 and to complete
HSBC Calgary Marathon: 3:30, 3:45, 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, 4:45, 5:00 and to complete


3. Can I register on race day?
No, sorry.

4. Can I pick up my race package on race day?
No, sorry.

5. How many water stations are on course?
There are fourteen company-sponsored water stations approximately every 3 km on the marathon course. There are six company-sponsored water stations on the half marathon course and 2 company-sponsored water stations on the 10K course. Water, Gatorade, sponges, and toilets will be available at all water stations. Mixed flavors of PowerGels will be located at two locations on the marathon course, and at one location on the half marathon course; these locations to be confirmed closer to race day.

6. Can I walk the course?
Walkers are invited and encouraged to participate in all events. Marathon walkers not able to meet the 12:30 pm course closure are asked to start at 6:00 am.

7. Is the course certified?
The Calgary Marathon is certified by AIMS (Association of International Marathon Socitey) and by Athletics Alberta and can be used as a qualifier for the Boston Marathon.

9. Where should I park?
We encourage you to park downtown and walk to Mewata Armoury. You can also take the LRT.

10. What is there to do after the race?
Join us for our post-race breakfast and on-site entertainment.

11. How many people are expected to participate this year.
We are expecting approximately 7,000 people to participate in the 2008 HSBC Calgary Marathon race weekend.

12. Is the 2008 event full?
No there is still plenty of room.

13. I have moved, how do I change my address?
Email to info@calgarymarathon.com

14. What is the timing system used for the event?
ChampionChip

15. If I have my own chip can I use it?
Of course, bring your chip to the Fitness Expo and visit Race Headquarters, they'll be happy to arrange it.