Run Calgary  is committed to providing a friendly, respectful environment that reinforces socially responsible behaviour. This means that staff, volunteers, race participants and vendors are expected to treat others with courtesy and respect. Discrimination or harassment is not acceptable at any Run Calgary event. Staff, volunteers, race participants and vendors are expected to treat each other fairly, recognizing and valuing diversity, and ensuring their behaviour is respectful at all times.

Discrimination and Harassment means any inappropriate conduct or comment that would cause a person to be humiliated or intimidated.

Run Calgary staff, and volunteers are expected to stop or report any incidents of discrimination or harassment of which they become aware. Run Calgary staff and volunteers’ failure to comply with the policy may result in disciplinary action, up to and possibly including dismissal.

 If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to info@calgarymarathon.com. 

• All registration fees are non-refundable with the exception of those that enrolled in the Race Roster Enhanced Refund Protection Program at the time of registration and their unforeseen circumstance is covered by their policy.
• During registration, there is the option to protect your purchase by enrolling in the Race Roster Enhanced Refund Protection Program for a small fee. Participants that enroll in the refund program will be refunded if they are unable to attend due to a variety of unforeseen circumstances, such as injury & illness, COVID-19, severe weather, work travel conflict, layoffs/termination or mechanical breakdown. Click here for more information.
• Like all insurance policies there are exclusions, so please read the fine print. The insurance does not cover your entry fee if we are forced to cancel the event.
• In the case of in-person race cancellation, all 2026 in-person participants registered in the Servus Calgary Marathon Race Weekend will automatically be transferred to the virtual event.

• This is called a Distance Transfer
• Distance Transfers (upgrade, downgrade, or switch between in-person/virtual) are allowed.
• Distance Transfers can be completed online until May 3, 2026 at 11:59pm MT.
  • You can upgrade or downgrade yourself by visiting raceroster.com, logging into your account, going to the dashboard and clicking on 'Transfer’ up until May 3 at 11:59pm MT. You will be able to transfer for a $10 transfer fee, plus the difference in registration. 
• Distance Transfers on/after May 4, 2026 must be completed in-person at the Solutions Desk within the Runner’s Expo.
• Distance Transfers can NOT be done on Race Day.
• Please note, if certain distances have already sold out and reached capacity, it is not guaranteed that you will be able to switch distances.
• Transfer Costs are as follows:
  • Upgrading: The difference between your original race registration fee and the one you are upgrading to plus a $10 processing fee and GST.
  • Downgrading: $10 processing fee and GST. Plus any difference in registration fees - this will occur if you are transferring after a price increase.
  • If the registration fee of the new distance is less than the original registration fee, no refunds will be provided. If the registration fee of your new distance is higher than the original registration fee (due to price increases over time) then you will also pay the difference in the registration fee.
• Any products purchased in the original transaction will be preselected during the transfer. The participant will have the option of keeping the same add-on products selected or unselect the products and use the credit to purchase different products.
• The participant will need to select a new t-shirt size for the new distance/sub-event (unless it is a Green Bib registration which does not include a shirt). Depending when the transfer takes place, t-shirt sizes available may be limited.

• This is called a Participant Transfer
• In the event that you can't participate in the race and you have not enrolled in the Refund Protection Program, you can transfer your registration to someone else ONLINE until:
  • Friday, May 22 at 5:00pm MT for Saturday events
  • Saturday, May 23 at 2:00pm MT for Sunday events
• Participant Transfers can NOT be done on Race Days.
• Once distances are sold out, Participant Transfers can still occur online. If you experience any issues, please contact support@raceroster.com.

Participant Transfer Process

• The original participant must initiate the transfer online through the Race Roster Transfer tool, and the new participant will receive an email from Race Roster to proceed with the transfer. The original participant will need to know the email address of the new participant.
• The new participant will be prompted to answer all registration questions, enter personal info, and select a t-shirt from available sizes (unless it is a Green Bib registration, which does not include a shirt). Depending when the transfer takes place, available t-shirt sizes may be limited.
• The new participant will be charged the current registration price plus a transfer fee of $15.
• All funds will be paid through Race Roster. Funds should NOT be sent to the original participant outside of Race Roster.
• The original participant will be refunded their original registration fee (less processing fees) and their registration will be cancelled. Any products purchased by the original participant will be refunded. Any insurance purchased by the original participant will not be refunded.
• The new participant is considered successfully registered for the event once they have received a confirmation email.

Package Pick-up Process If Transfer Occurs Before May 21:

• Ensure you have followed the instructions above to initiate the Participant Transfer online.
• The new participant will receive all email communications going forward, including Package Pick-up instructions containing the bib number. At the Runners’ Expo, the new participant will be able to pick up their race package at the regular pick-up stations.

Package Pick-up Process If Transfer Occurs On/After May 21:

• Ensure you have followed the instructions above to initiate the Participant Transfer online.
• The new participant can head directly to the Solutions Desk at the Runner's Expo to get a bib assigned.

Additional Participant Transfer Policies

• We do not maintain a waitlist nor do we facilitate matching participants with prospective new participants. It is the responsibility of the original participant to find/connect with a prospective new participant.
• Each registration is restricted to one transfer only.
• We will never ask you to pay via e-transfer. No exchange of funds between participants is required as all transactions will take place online through Race Roster. The Calgary Marathon Society is not responsible for transfer payments made outside of Race Roster. Illegitimate registrations will not be recognized by the event.
• Transfers must be made through Race Roster and follow all rules set by the Calgary Marathon Society. Selling your race bib outside of Race Roster, or having another person use your bib without following the proper transfer procedure is strictly prohibited. This act may seem well intentioned but has many negative implications to the organizers and participants including liability, medical support, timing, results, awards and many other factors. If the Calgary Marathon Society discovers that a bib was sold to another person outside of Race Roster or given to another person, they will not be allowed to participate in future events.
• If a registrant transfers their registration to someone else, products will have to be selected again during the transfer as they do not carry over to the new registration.

Having another person use your bib without following the proper transfer procedure is strictly prohibited. This act may seem well intentioned but has many negative implications to the organizers and participants including liability, medical support, timing, results, awards and many other factors.

If the Calgary Marathon Society discovers that a bib was sold to another person outside of Race Roster or given to another person, they will not be allowed to participate in future events.

• Flair 5 km: There is no minimum age to participate in the 5 km race. All participants in the 5 km race must be registered, with the exception of children that will be in strollers for the entire duration of the race. Please note that children without a 5 km bib will not receive a shirt, medal or any amenities at the finish line.
• ASICS Runkeeper 10 km: You must be 10 years of age or older on race day to be eligible to participate. Strollers are permitted for children below age minimum.
• Centaur Subaru 21.1 km: You must be 14 years of age or older on race day to be eligible to participate. Strollers are permitted for children below age minimum.
• Servus Calgary Marathon 42.2 km: You must be 16 years of age or older on race day to be eligible to participate. Strollers are permitted for children below age minimum.
• Parents/guardians are urged to ensure that young runners have the training and pace judgment needed to complete the event comfortably and safely. Servus Calgary Marathon Race Directors and staff reserve the right to require proof of age.
• Any children under the age minimums for the 10 km, 21.1 km and 42.2 km are only permitted if pushed in a stroller. Children in strollers must remain in their stroller for the entire duration of the race. Please note that children under the age minimums will not receive a shirt, medal or any amenities at the finish line.
• Children interested in receiving a medal and shirt can sign up for the Kids Race which is open to those ages 2-12.
• Please contact the office at info@calgarymarathon.com if you are underage and have permission from your parents/guardians to participate.

For safety and liability reasons courses are limited to registered participants only. Inline skates, bicycles, skateboards, and running with dogs is strictly prohibited.

Mobility devices are allowed (please see our Accessibility for Adaptive Athletes page for detailed information around adaptive devices, service dogs, guides and more).

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

Non-compliance with these safety rules will result in disqualification. Traffic will be controlled by the police and course marshals, but runners should take extreme caution at all times.

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.

After the course time limits, roads will begin to be re-opened and participants will be moved up to the sidewalks and they 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.

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

Strollers are permitted on the 5 km, 10 km, 21.1 km and 42.2 km and MUST start at the front of the last corral (purple) at the start line. Strollers are prohibited in the Kids Race.

Any children under the age minimums (see drop down section titled "Age Restrictions") for the 10 km, 21.1 km or 42.2 km are only permitted if pushed in a stroller. Please note that children under the age minimums will not receive a shirt, medal or any amenities at the finish line. Children in strollers must remain in their stroller for the entire duration of the race.

All participants in each race must be registered, with the exception of children that will be in strollers for the entire duration of the race. Please note that children in strollers without a bib will not receive a shirt, medal or any amenities at the finish line.

For kids that want to participate in both the Kids Race and the 5 km event (not in a stroller), registration for both events is required; however, our discounted youth pricing will still apply to both events.

We ask that any kids joining parents/guardians who are not registered (i.e. will be in a stroller for the duration of the event), please refrain from taking a medal and other amenities at the finish line.