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Charity Challenge

The Edmonton Marathon Charity Challenge connects the passion of running with the power of giving back. By joining, you can support local charities through a personalized fundraising page that’s easy to share with family and friends.

 

Everyone runs for their own reasons, and our charity partners reflect a wide range of important causes in our community. We encourage you to run for what inspires you most. Since the Charity Challenge began, participants have raised over $100,000 in support of local charities — a testament to the dedication and generosity of our runners. Together, we’re making a real difference in Edmonton. When you register for the 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, or Marathon at this year’s Edmonton Marathon, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up for the Charity Challenge and fundraise for a participating local charity.

How it Works 

During the registration process, participants are prompted to make a one-time donation to an Official Charity of their choice. Additionally, each participant is automatically assigned a customizable fundraising page, which they can share within their networks. Donations can be made to individual participants, fundraising teams, or directly to an Official Charity. 

Become an Official Charity Partner

The Edmonton Marathon Charity Challenge gives local charities the chance to harness the energy of race weekend to inspire fundraising and awareness. Since its launch, the program has generated over $100,000 to support important community causes.

 

We welcome applications from local charities. The deadline to apply for 2026 participation is June 30, 2026. Please note that all applications are reviewed at the discretion of the Race Director.

Why get involved?

  • Share your story with thousands of runners, volunteers, and supporters.

  • Provide your community of donors and participants with an easy, automated way to fundraise.

  • Join a major Edmonton event without carrying the financial or logistical burden of hosting it yourself.

Make a difference for these great charities

"On behalf of the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation, thank you for choosing to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Stollery kids and their families. The generous gift of $13,058.04 raised through the Edmonton Marathon – Charity Challenge makes it possible for the Stollery to recruit and retain the best specialists and sub-specialists and invest in cutting-edge programs, equipment and research so more kids can live longer, healthier lives."
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Lisa Hnat
Advisor, Community Initiatives
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"I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you for choosing KidSport Edmonton as your charity of choice for the Charity Challenge fundraiser with the Edmonton Marathon once again this year! Your support has created equal access to sport programs for KidSport kids in Edmonton by subsidizing sport registration fees through KidSport’s ‘So ALL Kids Can Play!’ Grant Program, enabling them to lace up and go from the sideline to the field"
Graeme Dickson
Events & Communications Manager

If your organization is interested in becoming an official charity partner, our team would be happy to provide full program details. Please click on the link below to complete the Application Form

For questions contact us at info@edmontonmarathon.ca

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