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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Please run with care and respect for the environment and the community. Help keep our streets and neighbourhoods clean by leaving no trace—pack out what you bring in or use the garbage bins provided. Your thoughtful actions help create a cleaner, more respectful race experience for everyone.
There is no set maximum time for 1K, 5K, 10K, Healthcare Solutions Half Marathon, and Marathon Participants.
However, ALL Marathon runners and walkers MUST cross the halfway mark at 96 St-Jasper Ave by 9:50 am. If you have not crossed this halfway point, you will be stopped and given a Healthcare Solutions Half-Marathon finisher medal at that point.
Teams do not have to run as a group, and members can be registered for other distances. Team Captains can set up a team in the event they are registering for and invite friends and family members to join their team in any event. Members can run or walk at their own pace. Click here for information on setting up a team on Race Roster.
Yes, Participants can qualify for Boston in the Edmonton Marathon
Sportstats provides the complete results to the Boston Athletic Association after the event. BAA will have a record of your qualifying times so you can start the registration process. Information on the BAA website.
BAA – Qualification information
Public parkades are available in the vicinity around the conventions center. Arrive early to secure parking. It is strongly recommended that you use public transportation on race day as there are several road closures around ECC.
As an alternative bike parking is available between 6:00 am and 1:30 pm, on the North side of Jasper, West of Canada Place (9700 Jasper Ave).
Yes! Bike parking is available on North side of Jasper/West of Canada Place (9700 Jasper Ave), between the hours of 6:00 am and 1:30 pm.
They are every 5 km’s, and every kilometer for the final 3 km's, (3 km, 2km, 1km to finish). These are subject to change. At times, might be moved by wind, spectators, etc. It is suggested that you know the key milestone landmarks/distances with your pace times.
Marathon: 3:30, 3:45, 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, 4:45, 5:00, 5:15, 5:30
Healthcare Solutions Half Marathon: 1:30, 1:45, 1:50, 2:00, 2:10, 2:20, 2:30, 2:45 To Complete
10 km: 45min, 50min, 1:00, 1:10, 1:20
Pace Times are subject to change. You will find the pace bunnies lined up at the start line, positioned (seeded) according to their times.
Please contact Kim for information about becoming a pace bunny at kblack@runningroom.com.
The event provides electrolyte and water in disposable cups at all water stations. There will be Gels at 2 water stations. We recommend you bring your own gels. We cannot guarantee the availability or flavors of the gels that will be provided. The types and locations will be confirmed in the Event Guide.
Strollers are only allowed in the 1K, and 5K and will be placed at the back of all runners/walkers, and will be asked to stay on the outside of runners (either to the left or right)
No.
Guide dogs are permitted for visually impaired runners/walkers. Please email runner@edmontonmarathon.ca if you are participating with a Guide Dog.
We are using a new system this year called BibTag in which your timing chip is integrated into your bib. You will not receive a separate timing chip to put onto your shoe. Your timing chip is embedded into your race bib. It is yours to keep. You do not need to return it. Ensure you do not bend or fold your race bib as it may damage the timing chip. Remember to get your safety pins to attach your bib to your shirt or use a bib belt.
FREE Gear check is available at the ECC Hall D Foyer on Sunday, August 16th. opens at 5:30 am and closes at 2:00 pm. Any items not picked up by 2:00 pm will be donated to charity. Event Organizers assume no risk for items left at the Bag Check.
Yes. You can sign up and pay online when you register for your race.
The price is $35 for 20 minutes in the Edmonton Convention Center, 9797 Jasper Ave. First come first served.
Yes, there are portable toilets at every water station along the course.
Athletics Alberta road running rules apply. It is the responsibility of athletes to be familiar with these rules.
Strollers are only allowed in the 1K and 5k, and will be placed at the back of all runners/walkers, and will be asked to stay on the outside of runners (either to the left or right).
For the Marathon and Healthcare Solutions Half-Marathon strollers, roller blades, support vehicles, pace/escort runners, pets or cyclists are not allowed.
For your safety and the safety of other runner’s, headphones or any other personal listening devices make it difficult to hear vehicular traffic and marshal instructions and therefore are discouraged.
The race courses will be marked with traffic cones and barricades. Athletes MUST stay within the traffic cones and barricades unless otherwise directed by an event official or course marshal. Be aware that some road sections may be uneven or have potholes.
Medical personnel and race officials reserve the right to remove any athlete from the race judged to be physically incapable of continuing without health risk.
The self-serve online Volunteer System for the 2026 event is available here:
https://raceroster.com/events/2026/109811/servus-edmonton-marathon-2026
Questions? Please email the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@edmontonmarathon.ca