• Where is this year's race located?
The Horses at Northlands Park is located on the Northlands site just west of Wayne Gretzky Drive at 78th Street & 115th Avenue. The Street Address is:
7410 Borden Park Road (Click here for Google Map link)
• How many people are expected to run in the Marathon? How many ran it last year??
Approximately, 650 Participants ran/walked in the Marathon, 1550 in the Half Marathon and 550 in the 10km events in 2012. In 2013, we expect an even bigger turnout!
• Is this race a Boston Marathon qualifier?
Yes, for 2014.
• Where do I register?
You can register online at www.edmontonmarathon.ca
• Is there same day registration?
ONLY for the Saturday Events (ABC Kids Run, 5km and 10km). Registrations are cut-off 2 hours prior to race start. There is no same day registration for Sunday Events
• What is the ABC Kids Run? How long does it take?
The ABC Kids Run is a fun and active combination of several fitness activity stations (mini-hurdles, jumping jacks, etc.) followed by an approximately 1 km run. It has been designed for kids of all ages, to assist with the skills of running, jumping and throwing that spans all abilities, it is a gender equitable program and is adaptive to special needs and children with disabilities. The fitness activity stations are not timed and can be done in any order, and as many times as you would like - set-up for parents and all spectators to be right beside the activity to cheer and take photos. The run is a mass start, with children lined up in age groups, led by the older & larger children first. The fitness activity stations take approximately 45 minutes and the run takes approximately 15 minutes.
• May I run with my child during the kids race?
Yes
• When/where is package pickup?
The Edmonton Expo Centre
(7515-118 Avenue)
Friday, August 23rd: 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 24th: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Can I pick up my race package on Sunday?
No
• Can someone else pick up my race package for me?
Yes, with your written approval - your designated person can bring an email from you.
• What are the start times for each race?
Click here for the Schedule of Events.
• What are the awards times?
Click here for the Schedule of Events.
• When and where will results be posted?
Results will be posted online through www.raceheadquarters.com or www.events.runningroom.com/site/?raceId=8480
Both sites should have results posted within 36 hours after the event.
• Do you provide finisher medals for each event?
Yes, all participants will receive a finisher medal upon crossing the finish line. Award medals are also provided for the top 3 in each Age Category for all 10km, Half Marathon and Marathon Run and Walk events for male and female participants.
• Are shirts unisex or men/women?
For most events we provide technical t-shirts, which are gender specific sizes. Click here for sizing chart.
• Can I exchange my shirt?
Shirt Exchange is ONLY available on Sunday at Gear Check, on a first come first served basis, while quantities last.
• Where can I park on race day?
There is limited amount of parking in the Edmonton Expo Lot at Northlands Park. It is strongly recommended that you use public transportation on race day as there are several road closures around Northlands. Light Trail Transit (LRT) is highly recommended. Please view LRT Map here.
• Will roads or transit be impacted?
Various road closures will be in effect on SUNDAY from 5:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (will be published closer to the date of the event).
• If I can't make the race, can I get a refund?
Entry Fees are Non-Refundable
• Can I transfer to another race?
(Full Marathon to Half Marathon or 10K)? Yes, but you will not be refunded the difference in price. Please submit request to info@edmontonmarathon.ca
• Can I transfer from 10K to the Full or Half Marathon?
Yes, but you will have to pay the difference in the price. Please submit request to info@edmontonmarathon.ca
• Can I transfer my bib to another person?
Each request is considered on their own merits, based on a submitted email explanation - please submit request to info@edmontonmarathon.ca
• How frequent are the mile or kilometer markers?
Every 1 km
• What are the different pace-bunny times?
Generally, the time for the Pace Bunnies are the following, but these may vary, Marathon: 3:30, 3:45, 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, to complete; Half Marathon: 1:30, 1:45, 2:00, 2:15, 2:30, to complete; 10 km: 55, 1:00, 1:05, 1:10, 1:15
• How many aid stations will there be for the marathon?
Generally, the locations are the following, but these may vary - check the course map. Water stations will be at roughly the following KM points: 3.5K, 6K, 9K, 13K, 17.5K, 20K (Gels), 24K, 27.5K (Gels), 30K (Gels), 32K, 35K, the flavors of the gels that will be provided. All water stations will have water and Electrolyte.
• What will be offered at the aid stations?
Electrolyte is available at ALL water stations and Gel's at 2 water stations: 90th Ave and Valleyview Crescent, and 65 St and Ada Blvd.
• Are there washrooms on the course?
Yes, there are portable toilets at every water station along the course
• Can I run with my stroller?
Strollers are only allowed in the 5K and 10K and will be staged at the back of all runners/walkers, and will be asked to stay on the outside of runners (either to the left or right).
• Are there restrictions on how one can participate?
For Sunday events only, no running strollers, roller blades, support vehicles, escort runners, ear buds, pets or cyclists allowed.
• Can I bring my dog?
No. Both the race and the event grounds do not allow animals.
• Do I have to return my timing chip?
We use a computer chip system which is either attached by you on one of your shoes, or the timing chip is attached to / integrated into your bib. You can dispose of your timing chip or keep it as you see fit.
• Is there a bag check or bag drop on race day?
Bag check for the 5 km and 10 km on Saturday, August 24th will open at 6:00 p.m. and closes at 8:30 p.m. This will be located at the start/finish line. All items not picked up by 8:30 p.m. will be donated to charity. Times may vary - check the Schedule of Events. Bag check on Sunday for the Half Marathon and Full Marathon t opens at 6:00 a.m. and closes at 2:00 p.m. (location TBA). Any items not picked up by 2:00 p.m. will be donated to charity. Times may vary - check the Schedule of Events. Event Organizers assume no risk for items left at the Bag Check.
• Is Brunch included in my Registration Fee?
The Champions Brunch is included in your registration fee for the Marathon and Half Marathon events on Sunday. Your Bib is your ticket!
• What time is the brunch served?
Brunch for Marathon and Half Marathon runners only (or for those that have purchased additional brunch tickets) will be served inside Spectrum Building (upstairs at Colors Restaurant) from 10 am until 2 pm. Times may vary - check the Schedule of Events.
• Where do I purchase extra brunch tickets?
You can purchase them online at the time of registration. Your tickets will be available for pick up at Package Pickup at the Expo.
• When can I get a massage?
Massages are available on SUNDAY only. You can pre-purchase a massage on line when you register. Walkup's are also welcome (generally it is $25 per massage CASH ONLY) at Massage Area located next to Gear Check. Times and amounts may vary - check the Schedule of Events.
• Will there be a lost & found?
Yes, it will be at Gear Check on Sunday morning. Please note all items not claimed by 2:00 p.m. will be donated to charity.
• Can I raise funds for charities other than KidSport?
KidSport is the official charity of the Edmonton Marathon. However, if a charity that you support is listed on the Running Room Giving site, you will be able to solicit for another charity from the giving site. We also have a program for charities to donate Volunteers. Click here to Volunteer
• What is the difference between chip time and gun time?
The difference between chip and gun time is that chip is able to register with the mats at the start and finish of the race and therefore gives you a time that reflects the true distance that you ran. Chip timing has become popular over the last several years as mass participation events have grown and participants do not get to the start line when the gun goes off as they are behind thousands of people. However Chip timing is only for personal interest. It is not used for official results. Here is a quick "official" response to this common question:
According to IAAF rules, race results and awards should be based on official time or GUN TIME(the time from the start gun to the crossing of the finish line). They should not be based on nettimes found by subtracting the time of crossing the start mat from the time of crossing the finish mat, if chip timing is used with a start mat.
Chip times can be displayed on the official results as well as the gun times, but should not beused to sort the finishers. Net chip times are for personal interest only.
Running is a true sport and the "winners" are decided by whomever gets to the finish line first, regardless of the exact time you cross the start mat. Any athlete that believes they can winoverall or age group should make the effort to be close to the start line.
• Could there be a potential discrepancy between the Gun Time and my GPS?
Yes, there could be. A distance discrepancy could be the results of a number of things; Runners may add distance by starting back of the start line, tend to take longer turns, water stops, inexperience of the course, softer side or cant on the roadway or not consistently running a straight line.
Consumer grade GPS units take readings which can be plotted on a graph, the readings can be every 1 to 20 seconds. The readings are affected by satellite position, signal noise, natural barriers or where/how your GPS unit is held (e.g., on your arm). GPS units are listed as accurate within 3-10 meters, this applies throughout the course of readings. Road race courses are measured using a calibrated mechanical counter measuring the 'shortest possible route" (SPR). Multiple measures are compared to ensure accuracy. Over the total distance it is common to have a GPS register a distance longer than the measured distance.
GUIDELINES REGARDING iPODS, EARPHONES, and other listening devices:
Runner's safety is our #1 priority. If the listening of music prevents or jeopardizes any runners' safety you may be disqualified, at the sole discretion of a race official. We have found ear budtype listening devices that are inserted into the ear opening or headphone listening devices thatcompletely cover the ear prevent the runner from hearing course marshal instructions andoutside ambient sounds (ie. vehicles nearby). Road running races such as Edmonton Marathon take place primarily on shared roadways with vehicles and Race Organizersare not able to obtain complete closures of all course route roadways. When runners share aroadway with traffic, it can be very dangerous if they isolate themselves from vehicle traffic,signals from race officials or city police or instructions from course marshals, and cannot hear.
