Event Information
Calgary Marathon Race Weekend.
Here you can find the full schedule for race weekend, events throughout race week, along with links to package pick-up and expo info, race day details, and more.
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2026 Race Week Official Schedule
DATES AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Monday May 18
7:00 PM - Cheer Sign Making at Cold Garden with Fun Frugal Friday. Learn More & Buy Tickets Here.
Wednesday May 20
6:00 PM - Official Shakeout Run #1 at Village Ice Cream Victoria Park with Harmony Run Club and Sole Run Club. Learn More & Register Here (Free!)
Friday May 22
10:00 AM to 8:00 PM - Package Pick-up/Runner's Expo at GMC Stadium
4:00 PM - Elite Briefing in Briefing Room at GMC Stadium
6:30 PM - Pace Yourself: Live with Jonas Gillespie at Commonwealth Bar & Stage. Event is 18+. Learn More & Buy Tickets Here.
Saturday May 23
PLEASE NOTE NEW START LINE LOCATION ON 11 AVE SE
5:45 AM - Bag Check/Bike Lock-up Open
6:45 AM - 10 km Starts
7:10 AM - 10 km Start Line Closes
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Post-Race Festival in Enmax Park (Beer Garden 9am-12pm)
8:15 AM - 10 km Awards
9:15 AM - 5 km Starts
9:45 AM - 5 km Start Line Closes
10:30 AM - 5 km Awards
10:30 AM - Kids Race Starts
11:00 AM to 6:00 PM - Package Pick-up/Runner's Expo at GMC Stadium
11:30 AM - Diaper Dash Starts
12:00 PM - Bag Check/Bike Lock-up Close
12:00 PM- 3:00 PM - Patio Party at Cold Garden
Cold Garden has prepaid for 100 bevies to go to the first 100 runners to show their medal/bib. No registration required.
1:00 PM - Official Shakeout Run #2 at CampLand with BRB. Learn More & Register Here (Free!)
Sunday May 24
PLEASE NOTE NEW START LINE LOCATION ON 11 AVE SE
5:45 AM - Bag Check/Bike Lock-up Open
6:45 AM - 42.2 km and 21.1 km start
7:05 AM - Start Line Closes
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM - Post-Race Festival in Enmax Park (Beer Garden 9am-2pm)
9:15 AM - 21.1 km Awards
10:45 AM - 42.2 km Awards
12:00 PM- 5:00 PM - After AFTER Party at Cold Garden
Cold Garden has prepaid for 100 bevies to go to the first 100 runners to show their medal/bib. No registration required.
2:00 PM - Bag Check/Bike Lock-up Close
OTHER EVENTS HAPPENING IN YYC
This is a list of events not organized by Run Calgary/Calgary Marathon, but are additional ways to get involved on race week. If you have any questions about these events, please contact the organizer directly!
SUBJECT TO CHANGE
CALGARY ART RUN VOL. 2
Thursday, May 21 @ 6:30 PM - Memorial Park Calgary Public Library
Easy social run while learning about public art in Calgary.
Free. Learn more here.
Calgary Marathon Shakeout Spin Class with YYC CYCLE
Friday, May 22 @ 12:00 PM - YYC Cycle Marda Loop
Calgary Marathon-themed ride
Limited Spots. Sign up here.
lululemon 17th ave Pre-Marathon Shakeout Run & Stretch
Friday, May 22 @ 5:30-8:30 PM - lululemon 17th ave
Social 5K shakeout run, guided stretch & yoga session, and private shopping experience.
Free. Limited Spots. Sign up here.
SheRuns Pre-YYC Marathon Shakeout Party
Friday, May 22 @ 6:00 PM - University of Calgary Area
Join SheRunsYYC for a 3-5km shakeout run, free pasta dinner, socializing, plus free supplies to make charm bracelets and shoelace charms.
Free. Limited Spots. Sign up here.
HOTSHOP SHAKEOUT FLOW
Saturday, May 23 @ 1:30 PM - Hotshop Victoria Park
Hot yoga class. Free with proof of race registration.
Learn more here.
