Race Day Information / Servus Calgary Marathon / Canada's Longest Running Marathon

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Race Day Information.

Find information about race day schedules, timing, bag check, road closures and on-course details on this page.

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SATURDAY RACE DAY SCHEDULE

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
9:15 AM - 5 km Starts
9:45 AM - 5 km Start Line Closes
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

*Times are subject to change

SUNDAY RACE DAY SCHEDULE

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
2:00 PM - Bag Check/Bike Lock-up Close

*Times are subject to change

ALL INFORMATION SUBJECT TO CHANGE

This information is subject to change.

WHEN CLOSURES BEGIN

Road closures begin at 4:45 AM on Saturday and Sunday (subject to change). Allow ample time to make it to the start area of the race.

VIEW ROAD CLOSURES

Please review the information within the Interactive Map to ensure your community is aware of the road closures resulting from the race and that we inconvenience you as little as possible. In the Interactive Map, open the menu and toggle ON road closures for either Saturday or Sunday. Once the road closure filter is turned on, you can drag the sliding scale to select the specific time frame you are looking to learn about.

ALTERNATIVE ROUTES WITH WAZE

We recommend using Waze for real-time driving directions based on live traffic updates and road closures. We've worked with the City to ensure our road closures on race day are included. Please check Waze (or download the app) on RACE MORNING for the best route on race day(s). Closures will not show on Waze until race morning.

PARKING BANS

Visit the Calgary Parking Webpage for Calgary Marathon specific information on parking bans for your neighbourhood, road closures, and safety updates.

Please contact the Calgary Marathon Society directly at info@calgarymarathon.com if you have any questions or concerns.

Please note: There is EXTREMELY limited parking throughout Race Weekend as there are many events happening on Stampede Park.

Run Calgary has shifted its operations to make space for other clients on Stampede Park. There is a large volleyball tournament happening throughout race weekend, further limiting parking availability.

Regardless of whether you’re driving, biking or taking transit, arrive a minimum of 75 minutes before your scheduled race start time due to additional foot traffic throughout Stampede Park and the distance between all amenities and the start line.

Participants will not be permitted to start their race after the hard start line close time (listed on the race schedule above). This is a permit and safety requirement.

For help navigating Stampede Park, check out our 2026 Venue Maps or refer to the 2026 Race Guide.
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CALGARY TRANSIT
This should be your first choice. We strongly recommend using public transit to alleviate race morning stress. Plan ahead using Calgary Transit’s App. Park at a nearby LRT lot and ride the C-Train to Stampede Park.

If you are taking the train on Race Day (May 23 or 24), Victoria Park Station will get you closest to the start line. Follow venue navigation volunteer instructions when you arrive.

Standard transit fares apply. We encourage you to download the app to plan your route and pre-pay for your ticket.
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BE A GREEN ATHLETE
Walk, run or ride your bike. Race Day Bike Lock-up is located in the Sam Centre parking lot located at the corner of 12 Ave SE and 5A Street SE. Cyclists must provide their own lock and will be responsible for racking their bike and securing it with their lock. The bike lock up area is not supervised.
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DROP & GO AND RIDESHARE DROP OFF

Avoid start area congestion and get dropped off west of Stampede Park on 14th Avenue SW at MacLeod Trail. Follow venue navigation volunteer instructions at Victoria Station when you get onto Stampede Park.
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PARKING

⚠️ We encourage you to make this your last possible choice!

Extremely limited paid parking ($18) is available on Stampede Park. It's best to give yourself plenty of time and access through the South side, off 25th Ave SE and note there is no guarantee there will be a parking spot available due to the high volume of activity in the park. A limited number of spots will be reserved for those with accessibility placards.

There is no free parking on Stampede Park at any point during Race Weekend. Download the Calgary My Parking (ParkPlus) app and activate the app while you are on site. Parking is a flat fee of $18.
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ROAD CLOSURES

Road closures begin at 4:45 AM on Saturday and Sunday (subject to change). Allow ample time to make it to the start area of the race. Please refer to our Interactive Map for info on road closures and do not park on the race route.

This information is subject to change.

Free & secure bag check is available on both race days. All bags subject to searching

Bag Check Location
Enbridge Plaza near the Sam Centre

Saturday
5:45 AM - Bag Check Opens
12:00 PM - Bag Check Closes

Sunday
5:45 AM - Bag Check Opens
2:00 PM - Bag Check Closes

We have eliminated the use of the single-use clear plastic bags in an effort to make our race more sustainable. As a result, all your gear must be contained within your own bag. The bag you choose to use must meet the size requirements and specifications listed below. Bags that do not meet these requirements will not be accepted.

Bag Check Requirements

Bag dimensions cannot exceed 20 inches (51cm) X 12 inches (30cm) X 8 inches (20cm). If your bag exceeds these dimensions, it will not be accepted.
Bag weight cannot exceed 10 pounds (4.5kg). If your bag exceeds this weight, it will not be accepted.
Your bag must have a strap/handle to which the Bag Check Tag can be easily attached.
Loose gear will not be accepted and must be contained within your own bag.

Drop Off Process

Participants will check their bag at the Bag Check area which is located in.
You will receive a Bag Check Tag attached to the bottom of your race bib at Package Pick-up.
Remove the Bag Check Tag from the bottom of your race bib and ensure it is securely fastened and visible on your bag PRIOR to arriving at Bag Check Tent.
Participants will check their bag at the Bag Check area which is in Enbridge Plaza near the Sam Centre.
Head to the Bag Check area for your bib number. Distances will be clearly marked with signage. Volunteers will take it from there!

Bag Retrieval Process

The Bag Pick-up is the exact same location as the Bag Drop-Off.
To retrieve your checked bag, you (or someone else on your behalf) must present the Bag Claim Tag from your race bib - simply tear off the tab and present it to a volunteer at the Bag Check area which is located in Enbridge Plaza near the Sam Centre.
Any bags not picked up by closing time on each day will be taken to Run Calgary HQ (1515 Highfield Crescent SE #17, Calgary, AB T2G 5M4) and kept for 14 days before being donated to charity. Event Organizers assume no risk for items checked or left behind.

Your timing device 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:

Clearly worn on the front of your torso
Unaltered, and unmodified
Pinned in all 4 corners
Not covered by your jacket, water bottle, another shirt/sweater
Visible as you cross the start and finish lines

Do not fold or bend your race number as it will damage the timing chip.

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.

This information is subject to change.

Due to safety reasons, participants will NOT be allowed to begin their race after the start line closure times listed below.

Please note that it is the participants responsibility to be aware of course time limits.

Sweep or Tail Cyclists follow the cutoff pace and once they pass, roads will begin to be re-opened. Participants will be moved up to the sidewalks and become informed pedestrians. Participants must be able to finish the course unsupported. Participants may not receive full support from aid stations and traffic safety personnel. An official finishing time may not be recorded, and it is not guaranteed that the finish line will be open.

For more information on how roads are gradually reopened, head to our Interactive Map and toggle ON road closures for either Saturday or Sunday. Once the road closure filter is turned on, you can drag the sliding scale to see when roads start to reopen.

Saturday

10 km: Start Time 6:45 AM | Start Line Closes 7:10 AM | Course Time Limit 2:50 total (H:MM)
5 km: Start Time 9:15 AM | Start Line Closes 9:45 AM | Course Time Limit 1:50 total (H:MM)

Sunday

42.2 km: Start Time 6:45 AM | Start Line Closes 7:05 AM | Course Time Limit 6:30 total (H:MM)
21.1 km: Start Time 6:45 AM | Start Line Closes 7:05 AM | Course Time Limit 4:30 total (H:MM)

*all times subject to change

This information is subject to change.

HOW CORRAL SEEDING IS DETERMINED

All participants are assigned a corral based on the estimated finish time provided during registration. Corrals are designed to group participants of similar pace, however adjustments may occur to balance distribution across corrals.

The corral you have been placed in is reflected by a coloured dot on the top right corner of your bib.

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START TIMES

Saturday

10 km: Start Time 6:45 AM | Start Line Closes 7:10 AM | Course Time Limit 2:50 total (H:MM)
5 km: Start Time 9:15 AM | Start Line Closes 9:45 AM | Course Time Limit 1:50 total (H:MM)

Sunday

42.2 km: Start Time 6:45 AM | Start Line Closes 7:05 AM | Course Time Limit 6:30 total (H:MM)
21.1 km: Start Time 6:45 AM | Start Line Closes 7:05 AM | Course Time Limit 4:30 total (H:MM)

*all times subject to change

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HOW CORRALS WORK ON RACE MORNING

We recommend arriving in the start venue 75 minutes before your start time, and moving into your corral in the start chute at least 20 minutes before release. At the start of the race, corrals are released one at a time to avoid congestion on the course and ensure a smoother race start process. Rest assured, your official chip time begins when you cross the start line.

Participants are requested to enter the start chute according to the colour on their bib. There will be coloured signs lining the start chute that correspond to each corral. Volunteers will be helping participants navigate the start chute and seed accordingly.

If you are running/walking with others, please seed yourselves together in the corral of your slowest runner/walker.

No runners are permitted to start after the hard start line close time. This is a permit and safety requirement.

If you arrive after your corral has moved, you may be directed to the final wave.
If you arrive after the hard start line close time, you will not be permitted to start.

Please reference each course map on our Interactive Map to see the location of aid stations. Toggle on your specific race distance along with the "Aid Station Markers" for your race day (Saturday or Sunday).

Flair 5 km has 1 aid station on course.
ASICS Runkeeper 10 km has 3 aid stations on course. 1 of 3 will have XACT Energy Fruit Bars.
Centaur Subaru 21.1 km has 6 aid stations located on course. 2 of 6 will have XACT Energy Fruit Bars.
Servus Credit Union 42.2 km has 14 aid stations located on course. 4 of 14 will have XACT Energy Fruit Bars.

All Aid Stations will have water and XACT Electrolytes in the flavour Lightly Lemon

Specific Aid Stations on the 10 km, 21.1 km and 42.2 km routes will supply XACT Energy Fruit Bars in flavours Strawberry, Orange, Green Apple, and Black Currant (caffeinated). These are indicated on the Interactive Map by expanding the description of each Aid Station.

In addition, menstrual products will also be available and visible on all Aid Station tables.

*all info subject to change

This information is subject to change.

Four (4) Infant Feeding Stations will be available on race day.

Two (2) stations will be located on-course; one (1) station will be located near the Servus Calgary Marathon start line and one (1) feeding station in finish area. These stations will be freely accessible to any participants, volunteers or attendees who require a private space to breastfeed, pump, or bottle-feed.
The two (2) on-course stations will service the half marathon and full marathon events, and will be located by the 10 km aid station, and last km aid station. The 5km will also have the opportunity to use one feeding station near the 2.5km turn around point.