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. If you have not received the email after 20 minutes of registering, please check your junk mail folders as it may not have gone through depending on your spam folder settings.
Yes. The Scotiabank Calgary Marathon is a registered AIMS Marathon, certified by Athletics Canada - which makes it a Boston Qualifier.
For more details on qualifying visit www.bostonmarathon.com
Roughly 12,000.
Yes.
Scotiabank Calgary Full Marathon - participants must be 16 years of age or older on race day.
Centaur Subaru Half Marathon - participants must be 14 years of age or older on race day.
Scotiabank Kids Marathon - participants must be a minimum of 4 years old on race day and up to the age of 12 year of age.
42.195 kilometres or 26.2 miles.
21.0975 kilometres or 13.1 miles.
You can pick up your race package, which will have everything you need and more at the Health and Wellness Expo. Bring your friends and family members with you as there will be plenty to see, and its FREE!
Where:
The Big Four, Stampede Park
1410 Olympic Way SE, Calgary, AB T2G 2W1
?When:
Thursday, May 25th: 4 - 8 p.m.
Friday, May 26th: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 27th: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
*Printed confirmation or picture ID is required for package pick-up.
Please refer to the Races section to find your race's map
All 50K, marathon, half marathon 10k and 5k participants will receive a technical shirt (short sleeve for all distances). Kid's marathon participants will receive a top quality cotton shirt.
If your shirt size that you requested when you registered does not fit there will be an opportunity to exchange your shirt inside the Grandstand on race morning from 6am-noon.
No. You may not sell, transfer or give your bib to another person. This policy applies to all race participants and is in effect whether you are injured, have an unexpected family/business emergency, have a medical emergency, etc. There are NO exceptions. If someone runs with your bib and becomes injured or needs medical attention, medical professionals will not have their correct medical history and emergency contacts on hand. CMS reserves the right to ban participants who sell a bib/run with a bib that is not their's from all future race participation.
Yes, as long as your desired race distance is not sold out you can upgrade or downgrade your distance prior to the race.
Costs are as follows:
Upgrading:
The different between your original category and the one you are upgrading to + a $10.00 processing fee.
Downgrading:
$10 processing fee.
Absolutely. The Calgary Marathon Society is proud to feature the Scotiabank Group Charity Challenge. Please visit the Charity section for details on how to fundraise. The fundraising total for 2014 was $1.3 million.
The Calgary Marathon Society is a not-for-profit organization. There is a cost to put on a world-class event and the majority of those costs are directly related to number of participants. The registration fees collected are used for operational costs like timing services, insurance, road use fees, tent rentals, portable toilets, medals, t-shirts and much more. If for some reason you can’t participate, your registration fees will be put to good use so we don’t offer refunds or registration rollovers to a future year. There are no exceptions.
Please note: The Scotiabank Calgary Marathon is not a bike course and safety of all participants is paramount. With rolling road closures and tight corners, handcyclists will only be permitted to participate recreationally in the 5K and 10K distances
Athletes using a push rim wheelchair will be allowed to race competitively in all distances. Racing wheelchair results have their own category. Absolutely no handcycles will be allowed in the race (competitive) category for any distance.
Participation is at sole discretion of the Calgary Marathon and omission of any steps will result in disqualification and removal of bib.
If you are participating in any event using a mobility device of any kind:
Some things to remember:
Definitions:
Wheelchair – Traditional push rim wheelchair with 2 wheels identical in size (rear) and two smaller wheels (front casters)
Racing Wheelchair – Has two large wheels (rear) and one small wheel (front).
Handcycles – A three-wheeled cycle propelled by the arms rather than the legs
No, all participants will be provided with a Chronotrack B-Tag when you pick up your race kit at the Expo. It is a single-use, disposable chip that is applied to the back of your race number.
*Do not remove this tag or your time will not be recorded.
Visit our closures section for a complete list of road closures.
We encourage you to take the LRT to the Victoria Park or Erlton LRT Station. Limited parking is available for a fee at Stampede Park.
All race-day activities will start and finish in Stampede Park.
The average race-day temperature is a high of 21C (70F) and a low of 7C (45F). Calgary's elevation is 1,040 metres (3,500 feet).
Walkers are invited to participate in all events with precautions for the marathon distance. Marathon walkers are asked to start at 7:00 a.m. with marathon runners. Please seed yourself accordingly. The course will be open for 6 1/2 hours where all walkers must be finished thereafter. After 12:30pm, some roads will have to be re-opened and walkers will be moved up to the sidewalks.
The Pace Bunnies provided by the Running Room, will be available for the 50K Ultra, Scotiabank Marathon and Centaur Subaru Half Marathon. Each pacer's goal time will be clearly indicated. At the race start, line up near your pacer, but please do not crowd them - allow room for other runners to pass.
50KM Ultra 5:00, 5:30, 6:00
Scotiabank 42.2KM 3:15, 3:30, 3:45, 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, 5:30
Centaur Subaru 21.1KM 1:40, 1:50, 2:00, 2:15, 2:30
Yes, there will be markers each kilometer along the route.
Yes, please reference each course map to see the location of aid stations.
All water stations will provide water, sponges, Ultima, and toilets approximately every 3 km on the marathon course. Honey Stinger Gels will be located at the 12km, 22km and 30km aid-stations on the marathon course and at the 12km aid station on the half marathon.
First Aid on course will be provided by our local Volunteer Ski Patrol. For more information on what they do check out their web site at www.csps.ca.
Please be sure to write your full name, emergency contact information and any allergies or health conditions you have on the back of your race bib.
The race directors strongly ask you not to use these devices for the safety of the runner and the safety of those around them. There is no risk of disqualification for simple use, however, if a runner puts themselves or others at risk through an unsafe act that the Board of Directors determine was caused directly or indirectly through the use of the items in question, the race directors reserve the right to disqualify the runner.
Yes, we will have entertainment stationed throughout the course and at the Start/Finish area. If you are interested in being an entertainer for the Scotiabank Calgary Marathon, please email info@calgarymarathon.com for more information.
Each race map indicates the best spectator locations. See race maps in the Race Info section.
150K Relay - Contact gavin@calgarymarathon.com
150K Solo - Self start times are as follows: 6pm 7pm, 8pm, 10pm and 11pm on May 27th, 2017
50K Ultra Marathon - 7:00 am, Sunday May 28th, 2017
Scotiabank Marathon - 7:00 am, Sunday May 28th, 2017
Centaur Subaru Half Marathon - 7:00 am, Sunday May 28th, 2017
Jugo Juice 10K - 11:00 am, Sunday May 28th, 2017
GoodLife Fitness 5K Family Walk & Run - 1:00 pm, Sunday May 28th, 2017
Official photographs will be taken along the course and at the finish line by strategically placed MarathonFoto photographers. To get the best pictures possible, keep your race number uncovered and in clear view at all times. MarathonFoto will then email proofs of your photographs with ordering information within one week after the race. The Scotiabank Calgary Marathon is proud to have MarathonFoto as the official photographer.
All finishers, in every race category will receive a medal.
*Full Marathon and 50K Ultra finishers are the only ones to receive the belt buckle medal.
Post race massages will be available on the second level inside the Grandstand on a first come, first serve basis. Massages begin at 7:30am and can be purchased with your online registration for $15 or purchase on-site for $20.
Chips are now disposable. No need to return them. Please recycle them accordingly.
There is a recommended meeting area inside the Grandstand. We recommend that you choose areas with less traffic to meet your friends/family as the finish line can be very crowded.
Join us in the beer gardens, on-site entertainment, the awards ceremony and a range of interesting vendors. Bring your friends and family members down to celebrate your achievement!
Following the event, race results will be posted on our web site. Chip timing will track your start and finish providing quick and accurate results and all runners must use this system. You will pick up your chip at package pick up. Please note, the chips are disposable and are not required to be returned.
Registration for 2017 is now open!
Register HERE today!
Click the yellow button that has the charity name in it to be redirected to your fundraising page. Once in your fundraising page you can send out emails to your friends and family to support you!
You definitely can. Please follow these three steps to set up your fundraising page.
Please note the team you create is supporting the Charity that you choose when you signed up.
Please ensure all cheques are made out directly to your charity of choice and ensure you have the donors correct email address. Make sure you add the donations to your page so they show up on your page!
If you get injured or for some reason you can not participate in the run, not to worry all of your donations still go to the charity!
If you are interested in making a direct donation to the charity itself please click on the "Donate" button located on each charity page.
50K runners will start with the marathoners and half marathoners at 7:00 a.m.
We are a road race and all 50 km will be on the road.
The 50K will be timed and runners will wear chips. Your 42.2K time will also be recorded
Yes. B.A.A. will accept your marathon time as a official Boston qualifying result
Yes. The 50K Ultra serves as the National 50K Championships. If you met the following elite standards email cheryl@calgarymarathon.com for an invite.
Sub 3:40 for men
Sub 4:05 for women
Please note there is no prize money however top male and top female will be crowned national champion and be given a special medal.
There will be signs on course and volunteers telling 50K runners where to loop however 50K runners must pay attention as organizers are not responsible for any 50K runners who don't make the proper loop.
In 2015 50K runners received a 50K Ultra event t-shirt at package pick-up in addition to a belt buckle finishers medal along with bragging rights of completing 50K of course!
The 50K Ultra is reserved for runners who have completed at least one marathon (or ultra) in the last 18 months in less than 4.5 hours (or pro-rated for ultra distances).
The criteria is 100% strictly logistical as our municipal road permit relies on us being off the city roads in 6.5 hours and the course is pro-rated. This means we can't have any more roads for any extra length of time. In order to put on our road race and in this case a special event that is longer than our usual distance we must work with our city partners. Until we have a race that draws participation like New York or Boston and have the support of non-runners in the city who come out and cheer runners on and don't mind the roads being closed, we will be limited in what roads we can have and for how long. So please encourage your friends and family to be cheerleaders on May 29st, 2016!
Note: Runners who aren’t at the 50K turnaround point at 10A st and Memorial Drive (36.6km into the race) by 11:30 will not be permitted to turn around and will be sent on to finish the marathon distance as there is a 6.5 hour cut off for this race.
You must pick up your race package at the Health and Wellness Expo. Bring your friends and family members with you as there will be plenty to see and admission is FREE! There is limited complimentary parking for the Health & Wellness Expo and two C-train stops at Stampede Park for convenient access.
Bib Look Up
In an effort to decrease wait times at the Health and Wellness Expo and Package Pickup, all participants will pick up their packages according to bib number. Please read the instructions for Package Pickup below carefully:
If you are unable to pick up your package during Package Pickup, you may nominate someone to pick up your package on your behalf and the following process must be followed:
A secure bag check is available. You can only check the green reusable bag provided to you in your race kit. Please note this is the ONLY bag that will be accepted at bag check. Please adhere the colored sticker with your bib number to the bag. This is required to check and pick up the bag. Allow a minimum of 30 minutes to check your bag.
Allow yourself ample time to make it to the start area of the race. Please check the Closures section of our website for important road closure information.
We recommend taking public transit to the start/finish area of the race. The Erlton C-train stop is closest to the Grandstand.
Link to public transit information
There is limited parking available for a fee at Stampede Park. A map will become available with parking details come race weekend.
Your timing device for the 2017 Scotiabank Calgary Marathon is the Chronotrack B-Tag. It is a single-use, disposable chip that is applied to the back of your race number. In order to receive an accurate time, please ensure your race number is:
All participants will receive a race bib and timing chip at registration. Your bib must be pinned (unmodified and fully visible) to the front of your shirt and displayed throughout the entire race. Participants without a bib will be asked to leave the course and will not be timed or receive a finishing medal.
The Jugo Juice 10K has two water stations on course.
Centaur Subaru Half Marathon has 6 water stations located on course, approximately every 3km.
The Scotiabank Calgary Marathon has 13 water stations located on course, approximately every 3km.
Post race massage and active release will be available on race day. You can purchase a massage for $15 when you register for a Scotiabank Calgary Marathon race. On race day, you can purchase a massage for $20 (cash only), subject to the availability of a therapist.
The post race massage services are located on level 2 of the Stampede Grandstand. To access or exit level 2 use the stairs directly at the main entrance, or you can use the Elevators at the south end of the Grandstand. Please note that the escalator direction will be running down only to exit level 2.
Massage services are provided by MaKami College .
Proceeds from the massage and ART program are directed back into the race experience.
| Race | Race Start Time | Awards Start time |
| 50K Ultra | 7:00 AM | TBD |
| Scotiabank Marathon | 7:00 AM | TBD |
| Centaur Subaru 21.1K | 7:00 AM |
TBD |
| Jugo Juice 10K | 11:00 AM | TBD |
| GoodLife Fitness 5K | 1pm | n/a |
National Age Category Trophies will be presented at TBD indoors on the stage near results to the top 3 male and female finishers in each age category in the Centaur Subaru 21.1K.
It’s a term we hear all the time, but it has different meanings for different people. For us, it means doing what we can in our day-to-day life to maintain the environment. Over the past 51 years, there has been a huge shift in the way we live and we’ve seen the impact on the world around us. To ensure the sustainability of our environment and our city, we all need to take many small actions to improve our surroundings for future generations. We know that nothing beats the allure of the great outdoors when it comes to running!
The Scotiabank Calgary Marathon is in its fifth year of dedicating time, energy and resources to reduce the environmental impact of the race. The Scotiabank Calgary Marathon aims to build upon the previous year’s green initiatives to create an even more sustainable event for the whole family, and we need your help!
The Sustainability Program offers simple, easy to adopt choices to help you be a green athlete.
Learn more about the efforts to make the Scotiabank Calgary Marathon a leader in race event sustainability.
Everyone has a part to play in sustainability, as we are all stewards of the planet. This extends to Race Weekend and what you can do to contribute. We aspire to provide you with simple, easy to adopt choices to help you Be a Green Athlete in ways that make a difference.
Reducing, reusing and recycling are three easy ways to help limit our environmental impact. Let us help you incorporate the 3Rs into your regular running routine AND on Race Day! Take the “Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Challenge” when you register for any Scotiabank Calgary Marathon event and commit to making green choices on race day.
You could win 1,000 CAR2GO Minutes + a lifetime membership!
Before you accept the challenge you will be asked to commit to adopting the 3Rs on Race Day:
Reduce your carbon footprint by using green transportation to get to the race (walking, biking, carpooling, public transit)
We are supporting your choice to Reduce your carbon footprint by providing a secure bike valet on Race Day and by being accessible by transit with two C-train platforms that service Stampede Park.
Reuse your water bottle and forgo paper cups
We are supporting your choice to Reuse your water bottle and forgo paper cups by introducing new hydration jugs with quick pour valves and by dedicating “Race Recycler” volunteers, visible in their green shirts, at aid stations to assist runners.
Recycle all that you can and leave nothing behind
We are supporting your choice to Recycle all that you can by providing solar-powered compost, recycle and waste bins and to leave nothing behind by providing clear bags and a secure bag check so you take out what you take in.
Committing to the 3R’s is a big step towards becoming a green athlete. The winner will be announced on the Calgary Marathon Facebook page on Race Day. Thank you for choosing to Be a Green Athlete.
Join the “Race Recyclers” in their quest to divert waste from the landfill and educate participants, spectators and volunteers about how they can do their part.
Throughout The Health and Wellness Expo and on Race Day, “Race Recyclers” are charged with being green ambassadors.
This includes:
Sign up for a “Race Recyclers” shift (or three!) HERE
Is your sports team or youth club interested in becoming “Race Recyclers”? Email info@calgarymarathon.com with “Race Recyclers” in the subject line to learn how your team or club could earn a honourarium for giving back to the community.
Following is a list of the most important rules and regulations surrounding the Scotiabank Calgary Marathon events. Please check out the race FAQ for more questions and answers.
You must be 16 years of age or older on race day to be eligible to participate in the Scotiabank Marathon, 14 years of age or older on race day to be eligible to participate in the Centaur Subaru 21.1K and 18 years of age or older on race day to be eligible to participate in the 50K.
Parents/guardians are urged to ensure that young runners have the training and pace judgment needed to complete the event comfortably and safely. Scotiabank Calgary Marathon Directors and staff reserve the right to require proof of age. Please contact the office at info@calgarymarathon.com if you are underage and have permission from your parents to participate.
The Scotiabank Calgary Marathon is a foot race. For safety and liability reasons courses are limited to registered runners only. Inline skates, bicycles, skateboards, and running with dogs is strictly prohibited. Non-compliance with these safety rules will result in disqualification. Traffic will be controlled by the police and course marshals, but runners should take extreme caution at all times
Walkers are invited to participate in all events with precautions for the marathon distance. Marathon walkers are asked to start at 6:30 am with marathon runners. Please seed yourself accordingly. The course will be open for 6 1/2 hours where all walkers must be finished thereafter. After 12:30pm, some roads will have to be re-opened and walkers will be moved up to the sidewalks.
The race directors prohibit the use of these devices for the runner's safety and the safety of those around them. There is no risk of disqualification for simple use, however, if a runner puts themselves or other runners at risk through an unsafe act that the Board of Directors determine was caused directly or indirectly through the use of a prohibited item, the race directors reserve the right to disqualify the runner.
Please note: The Scotiabank Calgary Marathon is not a bike course and safety of all participants is paramount. With rolling road closures and tight corners, handcyclists will only be permitted to participate recreationally in the 5K and 10K distances
Athletes using a push rim wheelchair will be allowed to race competitively in all distances. Racing wheelchair results have their own category. Absolutely no handcycles will be allowed in the race (competitive) category for any distance.
Participation is at sole discretion of the Calgary Marathon and omission of any steps will result in disqualification and removal of bib.
If you are participating in any event using a mobility device of any kind:
Some things to remember:
Definitions:
Wheelchair – Traditional push rim wheelchair with 2 wheels identical in size (rear) and two smaller wheels (front casters)
Racing Wheelchair – Has two large wheels (rear) and one small wheel (front).
Handcycles – A three-wheeled cycle propelled by the arms rather than the legs
Strollers are only permitted on the 5km Family Walk or Run. Strollers are prohibited on all other courses.
All race courses are limited to registered event participants only.
Elite Athlete Qualifying Standards for Potential Assistance/Complimentary Entry |
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Assistance |
Marathon Male |
Marathon Female |
21.1K Male |
21.1K Female |
10K Male |
10K Female |
|
Travel Assistance and Complimentary Entry |
2:30 |
2:55 |
1:10 |
1:22 |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Complimentary Entry |
2:37 |
3:00 |
1:15 |
1:27 |
0:34 |
0:41 |
Assistance is based on passed performance, where runners are traveling and will cover accommodation, either at a hotel or at a host family, and where applicable, travel costs. The elite coordinator will contact runners with details on assistance once you have confirmed your attendance. Travel Assistance is only paid upon participation in the race.
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We are pleased to invest in local talent and provide a platform for them to shine. Thank you to all the musicians who get up early and play an unconventional gig! You can learn more about the 2015 talent below!
The Scotiabank Calgary Marathon is celebrating 52 years running on May 29th and is seeking bands, musicians, singers, DJs, solo artists …you name it …to bring the Year of Music to life on the streets of Calgary for some 25,000 participants, volunteers and spectators!
Who – Local musicians
What – Perform a unique gig to a running audience + receive an honorarium
When – May 28th! Time is dependent on location, duration is from 1 to 4 hours, done no later than 2pm.
Where – 30 locations on the route. Power can be provided in some locations, acoustic preferred. Tents are provided.
Why – Because running through this beautiful city is awesome, but more awesome with rad music!
Please email: Pam Pettie at pampettie@shaw.ca
With your title/name, contact information, availability, type of performance, power requirements and if you can go without power and any other pertinent information.
Honorarium to be paid after the event and is dependent on duration of performance.
We will come back to you within 10 business days with confirmation, however final placement is determined by City of Calgary permits and is subject to change.
2017 Entertainment on Course:
Coming Soon....
Thank you to Solar Trailer for powering our band at Crowchild Trail and Memorial with solar power!
