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The 2008 HSBC Calgary Marathon medal will be a belt buckle!
Go the distance...42.2KM or 100,000 foot steps.
Have you ever wanted to have breakfast with 65,000 people? Or run through the jungle with Siberian Tigers? Well at this year's HSBC Calgary Marathon you can do just that! Join us for our new flat and fast course; you start off with a tour of downtown Calgary, a jaunt through the heart of the Calgary Stampede Grounds, a trip to the Calgary Zoo and a visit to some beautiful neighborhoods and parks...all this in one run!
The HSBC Calgary Marathon course is certified by AIMS (Association of International Marathon Society) and by Athletics Alberta and can be used as a qualifer for Boston.
Whether it is your first marathon or your 50th, there is no better run than the HSBC Calgary Marathon. We may be slighly biased but with beautiful scenery, friendly crowds, on course entertainment, a flat course and 1000+ volunteers, you will have the support and encouragement you need to reach your goal.
If you're from out of town, you can take your marathon experience to the next level by enjoying the breathtaking vistas and scenery of Banff National Park or take part in the greatest outdoor show on earth - The Calgary Stampede. If Calgary is your home, you know how Calgary pulls out all the stops and does things right. This is truly one of the most unique and well run events in North America.
Entry Fee
$75 - Early Bird, until Feb. 29
$90 - Regular, Mar. 1 - June 15
$105 - Late, June 16 – June 30 (shirt not guaranteed)
$120 - Package Pickup, July 4 & 5 (shirt not guaranteed)
Entry Fee Includes
A long sleeve Brooks technical running shirt featuring the HSBC Calgary Marathon's logo (please note we have women's shirt sizing - please order your size accordingly), a finishers’ medal, food and drink at the finish line, a souvenier Race Program, an official Finisher’s Certificate, admission to the Fitness Expo, medical support on course and at the finish line, 14 company sponsored aid stations providing water, Gatorade, sponges, and sanitary facilities; live entertainment, and over 1,000 enthusiastic volunteers working for you.
Race Day Schedule - Sunday July 6, 2008
5:30am - Bag Check7:00am - Marathon Walkers (New for 2008 - walkers will start with runners at 7:00am)
7:00am - Marathon Runners
7:00am - Half Marathon Runners & Half Marathon Walkers
7:25am - Wheel Chair Athletes 10K
7:30am - 10K & 4x10K Runners & Walkers
9:30am - Timbits Marathon
Confirmation
Confirmation of your race entry will be e-mailed to you once payment has been processed. Printed confirmation or photo id is required at the race package pick-up. To ensure your entry has been received, look for your name on our website: Registration Confirmation.
‘ChampionChip’ Timing
All runners will be using ChipTiming. You will pick up your chip at package pick up and return it at the finish line. A deposit is not required. Chips not returned are the responsibility of the runner and a $40 charge will be administered for unreturned chips.
Race Cap
For logistical reasons and to ensure the best possible event, all events will be capped. This makes it essential for those who wish to participate to ENTER EARLY!
Race Date
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Start / Finish
All race day activities will start and finish at Millennium Park, 11 Street and 9 Ave. SW. The course is open for 6½ hours. Walkers are invited and encouraged to participate in all events.
Awards
All Marathon finishers will receive a finishers' medal as they cross the finish line. A certificate of completion will be downloaded from our web site.
Fastest overall male and female:
1st $1,000
2nd $750
3rd $500
4th $250
5th $200
Fastest male (40+) and female (40+) master: $300
First three male and female runners in the following age categories: 19 & under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+; will be awarded medals.
Course Records
Male – Kelvin Broad 2:23:49 (1991)
Female – Claire Kroshus 2:45:59 (1990)
Cancellations
ENTRY FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-TRANSFERABLE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. Once we accept your entry you will not receive a refund if you cannot participate. You may not give or sell your number to anyone else.
Race Portraits
The HSBC Calgary Marathon is proud to have Action Sports International as the official photographer of the HSBC Calgary Marathon race weekend. ASI is the industry leader in professional sports photography and their goal is to capture an athlete's greatest moment on film!
Official photographs will be taken along the course and at the finish line by strategically placed ASI photographers. To get the best pictures possible, keep your race number uncovered and in clear view at all times. Action Sports International will then email proofs of your photographs with ordering information within one week after the race.